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The Chiefs Offense And Defense, In Charts

Sep 9, 2012; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel comes onto the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Arrowhead Stadium. Atlanta won the game 40-24. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE
Sep 9, 2012; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel comes onto the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Arrowhead Stadium. Atlanta won the game 40-24. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE

Which way do the Chiefs run the ball the most?

How do opponents attack them through the air?

Are the Chiefs defensive ends really good at stopping the run?

All that and more -- in charts -- after the jump. Use this as a handy reference for next week's games.

Rushing Offense

Left End Left Tackle Left Guard Up the Middle Right Guard Right Tackle Right End
Plays: 6 Plays: 1 Plays: 1 Plays: 16 Plays: 1 Plays: 4 Plays: 3
NFL Rank: 4 NFL Rank: 26 NFL Rank: 19 NFL Rank: 1 NFL Rank: 20 NFL Rank: 8 NFL Rank: 9
Avg Gain: 3.67 Avg Gain: 2.00 Avg Gain: 1.00 Avg Gain: 3.25 Avg Gain: 11.00 Avg Gain: 3.75 Avg Gain: 11.67
NFL Rank: 15 NFL Rank: 20 NFL Rank: 18 NFL Rank: 13 NFL Rank: 2 NFL Rank: 13 NFL Rank: 2

Rushing Defense

Left End Left Tackle Left Guard Up the Middle Right Guard Right Tackle Right End
Plays: 1 Plays: 2 Plays: 12 Plays: 3 Plays: 2 Plays: 3
NFL Rank: 20 NFL Rank: 21 NFL Rank: 3 NFL Rank: 6 NFL Rank: 17 NFL Rank: 9
Avg Gain: 1.00 Avg Gain: 0.50 Avg Gain: 4.08 Avg Gain: 3.67 Avg Gain: 4.50 Avg Gain: 4.33
NFL Rank: 4 NFL Rank: 5 NFL Rank: 14 NFL Rank: 10 NFL Rank: 19 NFL Rank: 14


Passing Offense

Short Left Short Middle Short Right Deep Left Deep Middle Deep Right
Plays: 12 Plays: 8 Plays: 7 Plays: 2 Plays: 4
NFL Rank: 7 NFL Rank: 7 NFL Rank: 24 NFL Rank: 7 NFL Rank: 4
Avg Gain: 4.25 Avg Gain: 9.38 Avg Gain: 6.00 Avg Gain: 21.50 Avg Gain: 11.75
NFL Rank: 20 NFL Rank: 11 NFL Rank: 13 NFL Rank: 4 NFL Rank: 13
Comp %: 50.00 Comp %: 62.50 Comp %: 85.71 Comp %: 100.00 Comp %: 50.00
NFL Rank: 24 NFL Rank: 17 NFL Rank: 1 NFL Rank: 1 NFL Rank: 11


Passing Defense

Short Left Short Middle Short Right Deep Left Deep Middle Deep Right
Plays: 8 Plays: 4 Plays: 15 Plays: 4
NFL Rank: 20 NFL Rank: 16 NFL Rank: 7 NFL Rank: 5
Avg Gain: 10.75 Avg Gain: 9.75 Avg Gain: 7.80 Avg Gain: 14.25
NFL Rank: 27 NFL Rank: 20 NFL Rank: 20 NFL Rank: 14
Comp %: 87.50 Comp %: 75.00 Comp %: 73.33 Comp %: 50.00
NFL Rank: 28 NFL Rank: 18 NFL Rank: 17 NFL Rank: 10

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