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The Kansas City Chiefs are leaving traps on tape for their opponents in 2026, and they’re falling for it hook, line, and sinker

The Kansas City Chiefs planted seeds on film in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos and reaped the rewards in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts. The Kansas City Chiefs laid a trap for their future opponents in Week 1…

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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 10:30 PM

Key Things to Know

The Chiefs used film tendencies established in Week 1 against Denver to trick Indianapolis in Week 2.
Rashee Rice faked a lead-blocking assignment to catch a 30-yard pass against the Colts.
Rice confirmed the team intentionally designed the play knowing opponents would study the prior week's tape.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have strategically used their game film from the opening weeks of the 2026 NFL season to deceive upcoming opponents. After establishing specific tendencies against the Denver Broncos in Week 1, Kansas City successfully ran misdirection plays out of the same looks against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2.

In Week 1, wide receiver Rashee Rice frequently motioned to serve as a lead blocker for running back Kenneth Walker. Against the Colts, Rice feigned the block and broke into a route for a 30-yard reception. Kansas City executed a similar changeup using defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga as a decoy blocker before handing him the ball on fourth-and-1.

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