Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has never been afraid to mix things up when his offense gets bogged down. But with weeks of bumbling drives and leaning too much on Patrick Mahomes’ legs, Reid has had to take more drastic measures than usual. The latest? Giving more control to a rookie who may be the jumpstart this team so desperately needed.

The most significant indication of Reid’s sense of urgency was against the Baltimore Ravens , when rookie running back Brashard Smith transitioned from being a background player to a featured contributor. His stat line before Sunday was almost nonexistent — three carries for 15 yards and no receptions in three games. Against Baltimore, he changed that.

By the end of the afternoon, Smith had four carries, three catches, and 36 yard

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