Two weeks can make a world of difference in the NFL.
After a rocky start to the season that saw the Chiefs stumble to a 2-3 record, Kansas City’s offense has found its stride, putting together back-to-back impressive performances.
In this week’s press conference, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed the factors behind this transformation and why consistency will be the key to sustaining it.
The message from head coach Andy Reid has been crystal clear, as Mahomes explained.
“That’s I mean, it was the first thing Coach Reed said was about showing consistency,” Mahomes said. “That something that’s super important in this league. You can have highs and lows and and stuff like that. This a long NFL season. It’s about who can be the most consistent week in and week out.”
For Mahomes, the offensive line’s improved protection has been the foundation of the recent offensive surge.
“I’ve felt good these last two weeks especially, and I think that it all starts with the offensive line,” Mahomes said. “When they’re blocking the way they’re blocking, it gives me a lot of confidence to sit in the pocket and make these throws down the field, and then when that’s not open, (I) hit the guys underneath and let them make plays happen.”
This newfound stability has manifested in a more balanced, confident offense where Mahomes can distribute the ball based on what the defense gives him rather than forcing plays out of necessity.
Interestingly, Mahomes suggested that the early struggles may have actually benefited the team in the long run by forcing them to address issues that might have been overlooked during winning streaks.
“Obviously, when you start bad, you kind of don’t have the room for error. So you have to stay on top of everything,” Mahomes said. “Sometimes, wins can almost like hide some of the flaws that you have throughout the team. And when you when you lose, you really take a deep look at what you can get better and better at.”
That heightened sense of accountability has carried over even as the team has started to experience success.
“For us, it’s about accepting that challenge of now that we’re having a little bit of success,” Mahomes said. “(We’re) still looking at the film, the same way and then going out there, and competing, getting better each and every week.”
The Chiefs’ offensive transformation goes beyond just better blocking.
It reflects a philosophical shift toward a more collaborative approach, with receivers buying into a team-first mentality—what Xavier Worthy described as the “Everybody Eats” philosophy.
“It’s nobody’s selfish. I mean, it’s it’s a selfless team. Everybody’s willing to do the dirty work. Everybody’s willing to do the best and what’s best for the team,” Worthy said.
That mindset has allowed the Chiefs to weather the absence of key players while continuing to develop offensive chemistry.
