Even though the Packers blew out the Chiefs on Monday Night Football, Alex Smith’s touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin marks the first touchdown pass thrown to a wide receiver by the Chiefs since the first quarter of Week 17 during the 2013 season. During that play Chase Daniels threw a two yard touchdown to wide receiver Dexter McCluster. Since then the Chiefs have played 1,263 offensive snaps since any Chiefs’ quarterback has thrown a touchdown pass to a wide receiver. In this quick breakdown we will take a look at Alex Smith’s touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin that ended this 21 quarter streak.
Situation: 2nd and Goal at GB 5
Description: Q3 (1:00) Jeremy Maclin Pass From Alex Smith for 5 Yrds C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Winchester, Holder-D.Colquitt.
Offense Formation (Pre-Motion): Shotgun Trips Left Twins Stack Far
Offense Formation (Post-Motion): Shotgun Trips Bunch Left Far
Offensive Grouping: 13 (1 RB – Charles, 3 TE – Kelce, O’Shaughnessy, Parker, 1 WR – Maclin)
Defense Formation: Goaline Cover 1, Man-to-man coverage across the field, five pass rushers
Before the snap, Alex Smith motions tight end #87 from the left outside to form the trips bunch. This gives the Chiefs a flexible formation in both the passing and the running game.… Article continues here