The Chiefs have been the most dynamic offense in the NFL, in part because of Andy Reid’s creativity and play calling. The Chiefs have scored huge touchdowns in the past two weeks from a formation that is both interesting to study and particularly difficult to defend: From 12 personnel, Kareem Hunt (#27) and Tyreek Hill (#10) in the backfield, tight end Travis Kelce (#87) in a condensed split with wide receiver Sammy Watkins (#14) inside of him, and tight end Demetrius Harris (#84) wide left. In the following examples, Hill is on the right and Hunt to the left.
In week 8, the Chiefs faked an outside toss to Tyreek Hilll with a shovel pass to Hunt underneath. Kelce and Watkins arc blocked to sell the outside pitch, and the line blocked like power with a pulling guard:
