It may be hard to recall, but there was a time when many NFL observers were skeptical about what the Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes could do this season.
It was only four months ago, but it seems like ancient history given the sensational play of Mahomes, who has thrown for 2,901 yards and 29 touchdowns this season.
Count a handful of Sports Illustrated writers among those who are surprised by Mahomes’ emergence as a star. Sports Illustrated asked 13 of its writers to name the most unexpected thing to happen in the first half of the NFL season.