Chiefs' Offense Struggles Despite 5-0 Record

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Football 301 Playbook: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense isn't what it used to be, but it's still a tough matchup for 49ers

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The Kansas City Chiefs are 5 -0 and sitting firmly in the top 10 in the NFL 's rushing success rate.

The Chiefs' run game has taken over as the primary driver of this offense.

This is just the next stage and version of the Chiefs that has — and will continue to — evolve based on the personnel surrounding their all-world quarterback and play-caller.

Patrick Mahomes is throwing 15.6% of his passes this season to routes labeled as WR screens, the highest rate among NFL QBs.

The Chiefs' offensive line improvement also shows up in pressure rate allowed.

Mahomes has been pressured on 26.5% of dropbacks this season , fifth -lowest among qualifying QBs in 2024 .

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' style has evolved from Brett Favre to a mid-2010s version of Aaron Rodgers .

He’s scrambling and throwing the ball away at the highest rates of his career.

Mahomes is also turning to his legs more often than ever, especially on third and fourth down.

The Chiefs are using play-action and quick passes to get defenses running every way.

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