Overview

• In early practices Patrick Mahomes repeatedly tested the deep ball as the Chiefs made downfield passes a daily emphasis.
• Coaches have underscored that last season’s league-low deep completion rate must turn into on-field execution rather than just offseason talk.
• Healthy returns of Rashee Rice and Marquise Brown join Xavier Worthy’s late-season momentum to stretch defenses vertically.
• First-round tackle Josh Simmons and free-agent signee Jaylon Moore were added to bolster pass protection for longer throws.
• Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and coach Andy Reid are ingraining a big-play mentality to open both deep targets and underneath routes.