Chiefs-Colts: 5 things to watch in the Week 2 matchup

Key Points:

• The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football in Week 2, with the Chiefs coming off a dominant 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos and the Colts recovering from a 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
• Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receivers must improve their passing game after a lackluster Week 1 performance, while the Colts will rely heavily on star running back Jonathan Taylor, who had a productive outing despite the team's loss.
• The Chiefs defense excelled on third downs in Week 1, limiting the Broncos to two conversions on 12 attempts, and will look to replicate this success against a Colts offense that struggled on third down.
• Starting fast will be crucial, as the Chiefs jumped ahead early against Denver and forced the Colts into difficult passing situations last season; the Colts face challenges with injuries to key receivers Michael Pittman and Alex Pierce.
• Rookie running back Emmet Johnson showed promise in Week 1 with effective screen plays, potentially complementing lead back Kenneth Walker and adding depth to the Chiefs' rushing attack.