Overview

• Patrick Mahomes called his 2024 deep-ball struggles “abnormal” and said he is determined to push the ball into tighter windows this season.
• Last year he ranked 29th in the NFL on throws of 15+ yards, completing a career-low 39.5 percent and piling up six interceptions against four touchdowns.
• Training camp sessions focused on a steadier base and refined mechanics have produced visible gains in Mahomes’s accuracy that surprised teammates.
• Head coach Andy Reid has explicitly urged Mahomes to take more downfield shots as the Chiefs prioritize restoring their vertical passing threat.
• Emerging and returning targets including Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce and Noah Gray have already made standout catches in camp drills.