Much has been made of the Kansas City Chiefs’ adjustments on offense this season. Facing two or more high safeties at a league-leading rate, an offense famous for its explosive plays has been impelled to prioritize patience and accept intermediate gains.
As the face of the franchise, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has become the de facto face of the tumultuous transition period of the Chiefs’ offense. Before Kansas City’s Week 10 shellacking of the Las Vegas Raiders, national football analysts had speculated about Mahomes almost daily — questioning everything from his mechanics to his decision-making and poise in the pocket.