The Kansas City Chiefs offense returned to life on Sunday in the team’s 31-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The efficient scoring in the second half was crucial as the team looked to move on from the criticism of last Monday night’s defeat and early season struggles.
The defense has rightfully received most of the praise this season and turned in a solid effort in the victory by holding Las Vegas out of the endzone through the entirety of the second half. Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones has often been vocal about believing in the offense through its struggles, and he shared more thoughts on Sunday after the game during his press conference.
“Listen, over the years, man, the offense has been so good, right? And we’re so used to Pat (Patrick Mahomes) scoring 30 points a game and Travis (Kelce) having 80 to 100 yards a game. We’ve been so spoiled with that as a team,” Jones said. “It might not start it the way we wanted to start it right. But as this offense continues to play, they’re gonna continue to get better. Young guys are going to continue to step up, and we’re gonna get back in their rhythm of Pat scoring 30. And we just thought their pass rush crazy.”
The Chiefs offense, led by Mahomes, Kelce, and rookie Rashee Rice, outscored the Raiders 31 – 3 after falling behind 14-0 in the first half. The efficient play from the key offensive talent made it easier for the defense to refocus and hold Las Vegas to a field goal in the second half.
“So we always had belief in those guys,” Jones explained, “It’s not a thing where we lose belief in the offense and think that our offense can’t score because they can clearly score at any moment in the game. It’s just them finding a rhythm and getting going.”