JuJu Smith-Schuster: If an opportunity presents itself, I would like to jump in

Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster didn't contribute much for the Chiefs through the first four weeks of the season, but the ball ended up in his hands on Monday night.

The loss of Rashee Rice opened up a larger role for Smith-Schuster and the veteran took advantage of the opportunity. Patrick Mahomes threw eight passes to Smith-Schuster and caught seven of them for 130 yards, helping his team to a 26-13 victory.

After the game, Smith-Schuster said that head coach Andy Reid didn't promise him anything in terms of a role after he reported to the Patriots following Smith-Schuster's firing, and he said that was fine with him because he was The last outing with the Chiefs worked so well.

“I agreed to thatsaid Smith-Schuster. “I was fine just being the leader in the room. I was okay with just being the “rah-rah” guy trying to help our young guys do everything right. I think if the opportunity presented itself, I wanted to jump in. I love this adversity. I love being depressed, I love the doubts. I always bet on myself. I came here on a one-year contract and bet on myself (in 2022), and it worked out for me. So coming back here was kind of a given. I love the pressure my teammates put on me, it makes me a better person.”

Eight different receivers intercepted passes from Mahomes in the win and the Chiefs also ran for 139 yards, so Smith-Schuster's performance will likely fluctuate as the Chiefs continue to adjust their offensive approach to find the winning formula from week to week. On Monday, Smith-Schuster showed how effective he can be when he's in the spotlight.