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Chiefs' Explosiveness Vanishes: Mahomes Seeks Answers
12 Feb
Summary
- The Chiefs lost 12 of their last 18 games, including Super Bowl 59.
- Offensive plays of 15+ yards dropped significantly in recent seasons.
- Mahomes acknowledges the team must find ways to regain explosiveness.
The Kansas City Chiefs have faced a stark decline in offensive explosiveness, with the team losing 12 of their last 18 games, culminating in their Super Bowl 59 appearance. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has highlighted regaining this critical element as a primary focus for the offseason.
Mahomes acknowledged that opposing teams have developed strategies to counter the Chiefs' long-standing successful plays. He noted that offensive output, particularly in generating plays of 15 or more yards, has diminished. Data indicates a downward trend, with fewer such plays recorded in the 2024 season compared to 2025, and even falling short of pre-Mahomes eras.
The loss of explosive plays is particularly concerning given their increased importance in scoring touchdowns. The Chiefs aim to address this by making minor adjustments and evaluating their overall offensive scheme to ensure consistent performance and regain their potent big-play capability.
