The Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line has been a big focus for fans in Kansas City. On Wednesday, both head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes said they believe the group is showing progress before Sunday’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.Reid said last week’s performance in New York stood out.“I thought that this past week was one of their better games,” Reid said. “I thought they came together there and did some good things.”The Giants defensive pressured Mahomes eight times in the game and brought him down twice, according to Pro Football Reference. Through three weeks, Mahomes also leads the league in scrambles – runs on plays that were designed passes. Right tackle Jawaan Taylor has been under the spotlight for penalties, but Reid defended his overall play.“When he doesn’t have the penalties, his percentage has been good,” Reid said. “You can argue he is one of the better tackles in his pass protection game.”Mahomes said the protection has given him more confidence in the pocket.“100%. I think that’s been huge,” Mahomes said. “Our offensive line did a great job at giving me time to throw the ball down the field and my feet you can tell are a little more calm because I understand that these guys can protect.”He added that trust in the line is key for taking more deep shots.“Instead of hitting one to two a game, making that three to four and then five to six,” Mahomes said. “Defenses will back up and it will help us out with other stuff within the offense.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

The Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line has been a big focus for fans in Kansas City.

On Wednesday, both head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes said they believe the group is showing progress before Sunday’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

Reid said last week’s performance in New York stood out.

“I thought that this past week was one of their better games,” Reid said. “I thought they came together there and did some good things.”

The Giants defensive pressured Mahomes eight times in the game and brought him down twice, according to Pro Football Reference.

Through three weeks, Mahomes also leads the league in scrambles – runs on plays that were designed passes.

Right tackle Jawaan Taylor has been under the spotlight for penalties, but Reid defended his overall play.

“When he doesn’t have the penalties, his percentage has been good,” Reid said. “You can argue he is one of the better tackles in his pass protection game.”

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Mahomes said the protection has given him more confidence in the pocket.

“100%. I think that’s been huge,” Mahomes said. “Our offensive line did a great job at giving me time to throw the ball down the field and my feet you can tell are a little more calm because I understand that these guys can protect.”

He added that trust in the line is key for taking more deep shots.

“Instead of hitting one to two a game, making that three to four and then five to six,” Mahomes said. “Defenses will back up and it will help us out with other stuff within the offense.”