Tag: Trey Smith

Chiefs G Trey Smith confident in Nick Allegretti’s ability to step up vs. Ravens

Kansas City #Chiefs guard Trey Smith is confident that Nick Allegretti can step up in the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore #Ravens.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without Joe Thuney on Sunday due to injury, creating a feeling of concern for the offensive line. The All-Pro offensive guard will be sidelined with a pectoral injury, forcing the Chiefs to consider an experienced backup option.

The next man up is Nick Allegretti, who has started 12 games in his career and been a member of Kansas City’s last two Super Bowl titles. Guard Trey Smith spoke highly of Allegretti’s abilities and told reporters that he is a mentor in the locker room.

“Yeah, Nick (Allegretti) is awesome, man. Talk about a hard worker, a guy who really loves the game and brings passion to the game week in and week out,” said Smith. “[He is] a guy that I’ve been able to sort of lean on from time to time early in my career, especially just for advice and different things to help my game get better. So definitely a guy that can bring it play after play after play.”

During Smith’s conversation with reporters, there was still uncertainty about whether Thuney would play on Sunday. Smith understood Thuney’s presence on the field was essential but still had faith in the offensive line without him.

“It’s the next man up mentality,” Smith explained. “Joe is a great player—the best guard in the league. We’ll be good. Just have to keep working.”

Allegretti was a seventh-round draft pick of the Chiefs in 2019. He understands the team schemes and the task before him, battling with the highly touted Baltimore Ravens defensive line.

AFC Championship picks: Who the experts are taking in Ravens vs. Chiefs

We’re looking at the NFL expert picks for the AFC Championship game and the Ravens are projected to defeat the Chiefs

We’re a little over 32 hours from one of the biggest AFC Championship tilts in NFL history when the Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium.

Since becoming Kansas City’s head coach in 2013, Andy Reid has been 4-1 through the regular season against the Ravens, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been 3-1.

Last Sunday, the Chiefs defeated the Bills in Buffalo 27-24 to advance to the AFC’s final game, while Baltimore is riding high after a 34-10 win over Houston and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.

With preparation for the matchup set to begin, we’re looking at one thing to watch at each offensive position group.

Marlon Humphrey among 3 listed as questionable for AFC Championship game

The Ravens are listing Marlon Humphrey, Rock Ya-Sin and Tylan Wallace as questionable for the AFC Championship game, while Mark Andrews will play

The Ravens released their final injury report, and the team is listing Marlon Humphrey, Rock Ya-Sin and Tylan Wallace as questionable for the AFC Championship game, while Mark Andrews will play after missing six games.

Head Coach John Harbaugh said he is “confident” that Humphrey will play on Sunday, which is a big boost to the secondary. Ronald Darby has played well with Humphrey sidelined, and it could give Baltimore’s secondary even more versatility.

Andrews enters the game with no injury designation.

3 burning questions ahead of Ravens AFC Championship matchup vs. Chiefs

We’re looking at seven burning questions ahead of the AFC Championship Game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs travel to Baltimore for the AFC Championship Game to take on the Ravens.

Since becoming Kansas City’s head coach in 2013, Andy Reid has been 4-1 through the regular season against the Ravens, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been 3-1.

Last Sunday, the Chiefs defeated the Bills in Buffalo 27-24 to advance to the AFC’s final game, while Baltimore is riding high after a 34-10 win over Houston and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.

With preparation for the matchup set to begin, here are three burning questions to answer.

Ravens vs. Chiefs: 7 early storylines to watch in the AFC Championship game

We’re looking at seven early storylines to watch when the Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game

The Kansas City Chiefs travel to Baltimore for the AFC Championship Game to take on the Ravens.  Kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium is slated for 3:00 p.m. ET.

Sunday will mark the Chiefs sixth-consecutive AFC title game appearance, it’s first of the stretch that will be played on the road.

Last Sunday, the Chiefs defeated the Bills in Buffalo 27-24 to advance to the AFC’s final game, while Baltimore is riding high after a 34-10 win over Houston and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.

The last time these two teams met was in 2021 in Week 2.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had two fourth-quarter rushing Touchdowns to defeat the Chiefs 36-35.

Since becoming Kansas City’s head coach in 2013, Andy Reid has been 4-1 through the regular season against the Ravens, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been 3-1.

With preparation for the matchup set to begin, here are seven storylines to watch.

Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith didn’t allow pressures in Chiefs’ win vs. Bills

Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith didn’t allow a single QB pressure in the #Chiefs’ playoff win over the #Bills on Sunday.

The Kansas City Chiefs punched their ticket to a sixth-consecutive AFC Championship Game on Sunday with a win over the Buffalo Bills. Exceptional performances by offensive linemen Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith helped lift the defending Super Bowl champions over their bitter conference rivals.

According to the Chiefs’ official Twitter page, neither Humphrey nor Smith allowed a single pressure against Buffalo’s fierce pass rush, holding stars like Ed Oliver and Von Miller in check to help Kansas City secure the victory.

Patrick Mahomes put together a masterclass behind the Chiefs’ elite line. Without their efforts, the reigning MVP wouldn’t have been able to attack the Bills’ swarming secondary with such deadly precision.

Just one game stands between Kansas City and another Super Bowl berth. If Mahomes can rely on players like Humphrey and Smith to put on a show against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, the Chiefs may have a chance to defend their championship in February.

Chiefs OL Trey Smith is NFL’s second-best run blocker since Week 7, per PFF

Pro Football Focus has #Chiefs lineman Trey Smith graded out as the NFL’s second-best run blocking guard since Week 7.

Veteran guard Trey Smith has been a fan favorite on the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line since joining the team as a sixth-round draft pick back in 2021. His savvy in pass protection has helped Patrick Mahomes stay on his feet this season, and without his efforts in the run game, the Chiefs wouldn’t be able to get Isiah Pacheco or Clyde Edwards-Helaire gaps to hit in the running game.

With just a handful of games remaining on Kansas City’s 2023 schedule, it seems that Smith’s contributions will be particularly crucial to the Chiefs’ chances of making a deep playoff run.

According to Pro Football Focus, the third-year guard has been the NFL’s second-best run-blocking grade of any guard in the NFL since Week 7.

If Smith can keep up his exceptional work up front, Andy Reid may be able to lean on Pacheco and Edwards-Helaire more in the regular season’s final contests to help Kansas City earn the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed.

WATCH: Chiefs OL Trey Smith mic’d up vs. Eagles in Week 11

Watch #Chiefs OL Trey Smith’s mic’d up segment against the Philadelphia #Eagles in Week 11.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ brutal second-half collapse against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 was a disappointing development during the highly anticipated Super Bowl LVII rematch on Monday Night Football. Few saw the loss coming when Kansas City entered halftime with a two-score lead, and even late in the game, it seemed that the Chiefs had every opportunity to earn back their lead.

Chiefs lineman Trey Smith was locked in during all four quarters, and while Kansas City was playing from behind, his efforts never waned. Smith was mic’d up for the Week 11 tilt and gave fans an inside look at his on-field personality during the Chiefs’ loss.

While the final score of this game left something to be desired for fans in Kansas City, the efforts of the Chiefs’ players were admirable, even if they couldn’t pull out a win.

Expect the team to play with more grit in Week 12 as they look to earn their eighth win of the 2023 season against the Las Vegas Raiders in Sin City.

Week 11 picks: Who the experts are taking in Eagles vs. Chiefs

Philadelphia and Kansas City are just days away from a Monday night showdown and we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking in Eagles vs. Chiefs

After a bye week that should allow both teams a renewed freshness, the Eagles and Chiefs are set for a semi-Super Bowl rematch at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

The two teams last met on Feb. 12 in Super Bowl LVII.

Kansas City defeated Philadelphia 38-35 in that matchup to earn their third Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. The Chiefs enter Monday’s matchup on top of the AFC with a 7-2 record after defeating the Miami Dolphins 21-14 in Germany on Nov. 5.

Kansas City is looking to lock up an eighth-straight AFC West title.

Philadelphia is 8-1 and on top of the NFC East after a 33-28 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking.

Chiefs OL Trey Smith has NFL’s longest snap streak without allowing a sack

#Chiefs OL Trey Smith has the NFL’s longest streak of snaps played without allowing a sack.

Protecting Patrick Mahomes is paramount to the Kansas City Chiefs’ success on offense, and one of the team’s linemen has done a particularly outstanding job of keeping the reigning MVP on his feet.
Third-year guard Trey Smith currently holds the NFL’s longest snap streak without allowing a sack.

Smith’s efforts in pass protection have been the stuff of legend among Chiefs fans who remember how Kansas City’s depleted depth up front arguably cost the team a win in Super Bowl LV.
The Chiefs’ investment in the offensive line has helped keep Kansas City’s air attack afloat since 2021 when the team signed veteran guard Joe Thuney and drafted Smith and center Creed Humphrey.
The talented trio on the interior of the Chiefs’ line has become one of the most recognizable groups in the NFL, and with any luck, will continue to keep Mahomes clean in the pocket for years to come.
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