Kansas City Chiefs training camp and all eyes are focused on some of the young talent on the roster. While quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be leading the offense once again, there’s plenty of focus on the Chiefs’ young receivers.
Skyy Moore, Kadarius Toney, Marquez Valde-Scantling and Rashee Rice are all expected to be contributors to Kansas City’s passing offense this season. However, there’s significant uncertainty regarding the target share for each of the wide receivers behind tight end Travis Kelce.
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Nate Taylor of The Athletic broke down training camp for Kansas City, providing insight on the top storylines and positions to follow. Of particular note is Kansas City’s intentions at wide receiver, specifically its plans with Moore and Toney.
Taylor wrote that the biggest spotlight will be on Toney, who some believe can be the No. 1 receiver in Kansas City this season. However, Moore is also expected to see significant action in the slot as a replacement for JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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“The top slot receiver option appears to be Moore, the second-year player who will try to replace some of the production that JuJu Smith-Schuster generated last season. Moore was one of the best performers during mandatory minicamp last month.”
Nate Taylor on Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore
Moore, the 54th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, only played a small role for the Chiefs last season. As a rookie, he only played 29 percent of the offensive snaps and he fumbled three times. However, he also scored Kansas City’s final touchdown in their 38-35 victory in the Super Bowl.
- Skyy Moore stats (2022): 22 receptions, 250 receiving yards 13 first downs
If the plan is for Moore to primarily play in the slot, filling the void left by Smith-Schuster, that should mean 85-plus targets for the second-year receiver. Operating in one of the best offenses in the NFL, Moore could have a breakout season this fall.
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