Andy Reid's preseason playcalling looked painfully familiar for Chiefs vs. Rams

Key Points:

• The Kansas City Chiefs have been working to improve their run game and incorporate more under-center plays to balance the offense after recent struggles and injuries, including Patrick Mahomes' knee injury last season.
• In their first preseason game, the Chiefs did not showcase these changes, as Mahomes and key players like Kenneth Walker and Travis Kelce saw little to no action, and most plays remained shotgun passes.
• Head coach Andy Reid has historically favored the shotgun formation and has been reluctant to emphasize the rushing attack, raising questions about whether the new offensive strategy will be fully implemented during the regular season.
• While some under-center runs were seen later in the preseason game with backups, fans will need to wait for future games to see if the Chiefs commit to this balanced offensive approach with their starters.
• The true test will come in the regular season opener against the Denver Broncos, where the Chiefs' playcalling will reveal if the team has genuinely shifted toward a more physical, run-focused offense.