Spagnuolo Faces Shanahan-McVay Offense Slate

On April 3rd, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnolo has a tough slate ahead in 2026, nearly 60% of their opponents, 10 games total, run the Shanahan McVey offense.

That includes the 49ers, Raiders twice, Chargers twice, Bingles, Rams, Dolphins and Super Bowl Chams, Seahawks plus Michael Flores Cardinals.

Last season, Spagnolo's unit only saw that scheme twice, and losses to Jacksonville and Houston.

This year, it's everywhere, from Kyle Shanahan's crew to his tree of coaches like Mike McDaniel and L.A. and Clint Kubiak in Vegas.

The system's roots go back to Mike Shanahan's Bronco Super Bowl, runs in 1997 and 98, beating Andy Reed's Packers crew.

It thrives on play action, zone blocking and motion, powering recent MVP's like Terrell Davis and Kenneth Walker.

Spagnolo's wasting no time.

Chiefs players report April 20th for offseason drills loaded with those looks.

Connections run deep, coaches like Zack Taylor, Bobby Slowick and even Philly's new guy, Sean Manion, all traced back to that Washington staff.

This offense tree has claimed five of the last seven Super Bowls, mixing with Reed's games for dominance.

Spagnolo's gearing up to flip the script and keep Kansas City rolling strong.

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This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with the story.