Overview

• Patrick Mahomes acknowledged falling short of 4,000 passing yards for the first time and pledged to improve his execution and shot selection this season.
• He said back-to-back title-game losses have provided extra fuel in workouts and film sessions as he seeks to regain his elite form.
• General manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid have launched another offensive line rebuild, with rookie Josh Simmons trending toward a starting role at left tackle.
• Under coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs’ defense led by Chris Jones and Trent McDuffie has become the franchise’s most dominant unit.
• Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy praised Mahomes’s unmatched competitive drive for setting a high standard that elevates the entire roster.