Chiefs aim to boost receiver output, limit Colts' weapons and cut penalties in Week 2

Kansas City will look to improve its passing attack, tighten its defense against Indianapolis' top playmakers and reduce penalty yards when it hosts the Colts on Sunday Night Football. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the season opener, but the Chiefs' wide receivers combined for only five catches and 37 yards. Analysts say the receiving corps needs to produce at least 150 yards collectively to keep defenses honest and complement the strong running game that posted 208 rushing yards.

Defensively, the focus will be on limiting running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 98 yards and two scores in Indianapolis' loss, and preventing tight end Tyler Warren from exploiting favorable matchups. The Chiefs held Taylor to 58 yards in the previous season meeting and will aim to keep him near 75 yards while using safety support and varied coverages to curb Warren's impact.

A third priority is discipline; Kansas City incurred seven penalties for 60 yards against Denver and finished the season with 119 penalties for 951 yards. Coaching staff expects the team to stay under five penalties to avoid giving the Colts extra first downs and to maintain offensive momentum.

If the Chiefs can generate more production from their receivers, contain the Colts' key offensive threats and avoid costly infractions, they stand a strong chance of improving to 2-0.