Brashard Smith could become major factor for Chiefs on 'MNF' against Commanders

"He's done a nice job of picking it up," Reid said, per Kevin Patra of NFL.com. "That position, you've got to know the pass game, the run game, and then you have these protections that you've got to take care of. They get a little crazy -- the protections do, with all the different looks that defenses are throwing at you. Then also as many protections as we have -- different types of protections we have. He's hung right in there and done a good job. We've been able to give him a little more each week in different roles. We're moving him all over the place. I wouldn't see that part changing. We're going to keep utilizing his talents. (He's a) hard worker and all of that. The intangible stuff is great."

Mahomes added that Smith has been “a sponge” with his ability to learn different aspects of the offense, whether it's running a route in the passing game or blocking. 

"He's made a ton of progress," Mahomes said Thursday to Patra, echoing his coach. "He'll continue to get better and better. Coach Reid's offense is as hard -- especially for that running back position, because you have to do so many things as far as running, catching, blocking and all the different things. He's been a sponge, man. He's been learning a ton and whenever he gets his opportunity, he's making plays happen and I think he's just another weapon in this offense and he'll continue to get more and more snaps. And then he's done a great job in special teams as well, which I think gets lost in the fold of things, which is huge on our team."

Brashard Smith can run rampant against the Commanders on Monday 

The Commanders are coming off a poor performance against the Dallas Cowboys in which they allowed running back Javonte Williams to rush for 116 yards on 19 carries and score one of the Cowboys' three touchdowns. Known for his shiftiness as a runner, Smith is a “dynamic mover in space,” according to Bleacher Report, which gives him a chance to rush for a decent amount of yards against the Commanders and possibly score his first NFL touchdown.

Smith, given his ability in the backfield and the attention he's gained from both his head coach and quarterback, could get more touches against the Commanders than Pacheco, who has not rushed for more than 60 yards in a game and has one rushing touchdown on the season.