The Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive struggle with red zone efficiency extended into the Wild Card round of the AFC playoffs in their matchup against the Miami Dolphins last week.
The Chiefs scored only two touchdowns and were forced to settle for four field goals in the red zone in the blistering cold at Arrowhead Stadium last Saturday.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke with the media on Wednesday, explaining the importance of finishing off drives with touchdowns ahead of Kansas City’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round.
“I think it’s execution. I always say it, but in the red zone everything gets so much more detailed, and you have to execute at a higher level,” Mahomes explained. “Obviously, we were close, but we didn’t get in there. So, when we’re playing a game like this, we’ve got to find a way to turn those field goals into touchdowns in order to win. I’m glad with how we’re moving the football, but let’s find a way to punch them into the endzone at the end of drives.”
The Chiefs have been reliant on their defense to hold opposing offenses to minimal gains, but against the Bills, Kansas City must take advantage of every red zone opportunity it wants to reach a sixth consecutive AFC title game.