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The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0desperately need to get into the win column in Week 3.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ll take on the\u00a0New York Giants<\/a>, who are also looking to get their first win of the season, in a Sunday Night Football primetime matchup. The Chiefs have areas in which they need to improve, but can also build on some positives from last week.<\/p>\n

Here are our top 5 things to watch for during Kansas City\u2019s road matchup against New York.<\/p>\n

Finding success in the running game<\/h2>\n

This could be easier said than done, but the Chiefs have to try. Running backs Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are averaging a combined 3.4 yards per carry, and quarterback\u00a0Patrick Mahomes by far leads the team in rushing yards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

K.C.\u2019s offensive coaching staff either has to change something schematically, or utilize different personnel. If they do the latter, it may be time to see what rookie Brashard Smith can bring to the table. If not him, the Chiefs could activate Elijah Mitchell for the first time this season.<\/p>\n

Both Smith and Mitchell have speed and receiving skills that could give the offense a boost. Through the first two games of the season, the Giants\u2019 defense has allowed the most rushing yards in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Containing Giants WR Malik Nabers<\/h2>\n

Nabers is quickly establishing himself as one of the best WRs in the NFL. He leads the league in receiving yards with 238, totaling 14 receptions and two touchdowns. Nabers can do it all, including burning defensive backs deep down the field.<\/p>\n

That makes his connection with quarterback Russell Wilson lethal, as Wilson is still one of the best deep ball throwers in the league. It will take a collective effort from cornerbacks Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson,\u00a0and rookie Nohl Williams<\/a>\u00a0to slow Nabers down.<\/p>\n

WR Jalen Royals\u2019 debut<\/h2>\n

Royals appears ready to make his regular season debut<\/a>\u00a0after missing the first two games with knee tendinitis. He was impressive during training camp and the Chiefs\u2019 first preseason game, in which he caught three passes.<\/p>\n

Royals has a nice blend of size and speed, and will give quarterback Patrick Mahomes another much-needed receiving option. Royals may not play a ton of snaps as K.C. eases him in, but he could contribute in crucial situations such as third down and redzone.<\/p>\n

Force some turnovers<\/h2>\n

The Chiefs\u2019 defense has yet to force a single turnover this season, but defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said\u00a0it was a point of emphasis during practice this week<\/a>. Finding a way to get pressure with only four or five pass rushers would go a long way in helping get turnovers, but that has been a struggle thus far.<\/p>\n

With as much as Wilson likes to air it out, K.C.\u2019s defense will have some shots at interceptions. The Chiefs have typically had Wilson\u2019s number in the past, picking him off five times in their previous four matchups against him.<\/p>\n

More deep shots from Patrick Mahomes<\/h2>\n

Whether it was Mahomes or the offensive coaching staff, the Chiefs puzzlingly waited until late in the fourth quarter to take a deep shot against the\u00a0Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>\u00a0last week. Mahomes missed WR Tyquan Thornton on his first deep passing attempt, but made up for it later by connecting with him for a 49-yard TD pass.<\/p>\n

Thornton has proven himself as a deep threat during the regular season and preseason. He not only needs more targets, but should be getting them consistently throughout the game. If WR\u00a0Xavier Worthy returns for this game<\/a>, he will be in the mix as well. The Giants\u2019 secondary has surrendered the fourth-most passing yards in the league so far<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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