Packers vs. Chiefs: Tale of the tape for Week 8 matchup
Offense
Packers
This offense has found its stride. Since the loss to the Eagles, Matt LaFleur and Aaron Rodgers seem to have gotten into a groove and on the same page. Even without Davante Adams, this offense is rolling, and it seems like someone new steps up each week.
In Dallas, Aaron Jones took over, scoring four touchdowns. The next game when Jones was shut down, Jamaal Williams and Allen Lazard provided a spark and made some huge plays in that close game.
Last week, there were multiple contributors to the offense. Jimmy Graham has become more relevant in this offense and MVS made two big plays. Allen Lazard has been making some plays and even Jake Kumerow caught a touchdown pass last week.
This offensive line has been playing out of their minds as well. Bryan Bulaga has been elite this season, David Bakhtiari has had more penalties than usual but still really good. Elgton Jenkins has also been a stud as a rookie. The Packers have one of the best lines in the entire league.
The @packers have the best OL in football right now-and it isn’t even close...
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) October 21, 2019
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Chiefs
This Andy Reid-led offense has been one of the best in the league for the past few years. When Alex Smith ran this offense, they were good, but Patrick Mahomes has been a match made in heaven for this offense.
There are so many weapons to choose from. Tyreek Hill, whatever feelings you have about him, is one of the biggest deep-threats in the league. His speed absolutely kills and he could be a big problem for this Packers secondary.
The tight end doesn’t get any easier for the Packers’ defense. Waller killed them last week, and now they will have to face Travis Kelce, one of the best tight ends in the league. It doesn’t matter who is under center, if he can get as open as Waller did, he will have a big day.
The running back position has been a revolving door this year. They have had multiple running backs play this season, but LeSean McCoy has been the most consistent. He isn’t the same back he used to be, but he can still make some plays in the passing game.
This is a tough one to pick. Normally I would pick the Chiefs, but with the way the Packers have been playing, added with Mahomes missing, I think these two offenses will be very evenly matched. Each side is missing a big part of their offense. This is too close to call.