Andy Reid Says Chris Berman Inspired Chiefs' 2-QB Touchdown in 31-10 Win
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 15
Andy Reid Says Chris Berman Inspired Chiefs' 2-QB Touchdown in 31-10 Win
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 15
Summary
Andy Reid said ESPN's Chris Berman sent him the two-quarterback play that produced Kenneth Walker III's fourth-quarter touchdown in Kansas City's 31-10 opener against Denver.
The design put Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields side by side moving left before Mahomes shoveled to Walker, springing him through a defense distorted by the unusual look.
Reid called it a "1936er" and said the Chiefs had practiced it in training camp, though he noted they had not run it that smoothly before.
Mahomes, back from ACL/LCL injuries, threw for 184 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Walker powered the offense with 173 rushing yards.
The wrinkle adds another layer to a Chiefs attack that can now pair Mahomes' creativity with Fields packages and Walker's burst, giving future defenses more to prepare for.