The Kansas City Chiefs offense was on full display for the first time in 2023 Thursday.
The defending champions fell 21-20 to the Detroit Lions and the absence of tight end Travis Kelce was clearly felt.
A major takeaway is that Mahomes was spreading the ball around, which bodes decently for him in terms of fantasy football but not necessarily his receivers.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling led all receivers with 48 yards and Rashee Rice and Blake Bell hauled in touchdowns.
Rice, Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore are specific weapons that the Chiefs expect to rely on this season but the success of the three was not as expected in the performance.