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Kansas City Chiefs first-team offense provides first real glimpse of 2015 season

By Farzin Vousoughian

Aug 21, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) celebrates with wide receiver Jason Avant (81) after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 21, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) celebrates with wide receiver Jason Avant (81) after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Kansas City Chiefs gave fans a glimpse of the 2015 season by opening up the first-string offense.

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After a mediocre showing through two preseason contests, Kansas City’s starting offense shined against the Titans and gave Chiefs fans a preview of how this team will operate in 2015.

First, the Chiefs opened up with an eight-play, 80-yard touchdown drive, capping it off with Alex Smith finding wide receiver Jeremy Maclin on a 29-yard scoring play. After coming away with a field goal in the second drive of the game, the Chiefs found the end zone again.

That time, it was 81-yard drive off seven plays, concluding with an eight-yard pass to tight end Travis Kelce. That put the Chiefs up by 17, more than enough to beat the Titans on Friday night.

Andy Reid got what he needed from Smith, who finished 16-of-18 passing for 171 yards and two touchdown passes, leading the Chiefs to three scoring drive altogether.

Chiefs fans got a first look at what this offense will look like this season. Though the No. 2 wide receiver position remains a mystery, the Chiefs now know what they will get from three of their playmakers.

Maclin and Kelce both had a strong showing in the third preseason contest, combining for nine catches for 107 yards and a pair of touchdown grabs. And let’s not forget about Jamaal Charles, who has been the team’s most viable offensive player since Andy Reid arrived in 2013.

Charles has performed at his best under Reid’s guidance. He’s scored 33 touchdowns in the past two years, the most among all running backs, wideouts and tight ends.

This year, Charles can step back from being a scoring machine. He’ll have plenty of help from Kelce, who was the only tight end to lead his team in catches, yards and touchdown receptions. In addition, Maclin saw a career best 85 catches and 1,318 yards in his final season with the Eagles, while also tying his career best of 10 touchdowns in 2014.

After ending the 2014 season 16th in points per game and 29th in passing, Kansas City’s offensive numbers will go up in 2015.

Smith was given a free pass because of the lack of help from the offensive line and wide receivers. Now, he has all of the tools to help him succeed as he will work with a running back-wide receiver-tight end trio that could turn out to be the best RB-WR-TE trio in the NFL this year.

With Smith’s smart decision making and the improved offense surrounding him, the Kansas City Chiefs will become one of the top offensive teams in the NFL this season.

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