Is the Chiefs’ Offense Disjointed? Patrick Mahomes Weighs In
Just months removed from another trip to the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs are in unfamiliar territory. For the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era, they’ve started season 0-2.
Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles also accomplished a new first for Mahomes himself: losing three games in a row. After coming up well short in February’s Super Bowl LIX, Kansas City dropped games in Week 1 and Week 2 of the 2025-26 campaign.
In their season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Chiefs’ defense was the problem. The Eagles loss, on the other hand, featured offensive failures. Is it time to panic?
Patrick Mahomes on Whether Chiefs’ Offense Is Disjointed
Mahomes doesn’t believe so. With that said, he does admit that the offense is occasionally disjointed.
“I mean, there’s times,” Mahomes said. “I think just little things here and there. Getting the ball batted, big play [and] missing some deep shots. Things here and there that we just didn’t do at a high enough level. Even like the first throw – overthrowing Noah [Gray] on that Cover 2 look. I mean, [I’m] seeing it right, just not making the throw. In this league, you’ve got to make those throws, and I’ll be better as the season goes on.”
It’s hard to disagree with Mahomes’ assessment. The Kansas City defense doesn’t deserve blame for Sunday’s final result. Steve Spagnuolo’s group held Philadelphia to just 3.7 yards per play and 20 points despite being put in some tough situations. The offense, conversely, made life much more difficult and managed 17 points overall.
The Chiefs amassed 294 net yards in Week 2. Two weeks into the year, they still can’t run the ball if it isn’t Mahomes doing so. Neither Isiah Pacheco (10 carries for 22 yards) nor Kareem Hunt (8 carries for 31 yards) got extended chances to get into a flow. In his rare opportunities to move the chains on the ground, Pacheco’s vision continued to be an issue. Hunt remains a short-yardage back, but he’s only effective in that specific role.
Down wide receivers Rashee Rice (suspension) and Xavier Worthy (injury), this is the version of the offense many would expect. Entering Monday night’s play, Kansas City ranks 15th in EPA/play according to SumerSports.
Mahomes Doubles Down on Blaming Self for Shortcomings of Kansas City’s Attack
There are plenty of things working against the offense. Head coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy aren’t setting players up to succeed. The injuries matter. The lack of quality running backs — and a thorough commitment to the run game — must be accounted for. Tight end Travis Kelce, while doing fine statistically, isn’t executing.
Despite his attempted carry jobs on specific drives, Mahomes himself also deserves some blame. The two-time MVP winner took a while to adjust to Worthy going down in Week 1. He also sputtered down the stretch in Week 2. Through Sunday, he ranks 17th among quarterbacks in EPA/play at 0.127 per rbsdm.com.
There’s no doubt that Mahomes performed better than Sunday’s stat line (187 passing yards with a 72.1 passer rating) suggests. At the end of the day, though, the perceived best player in the sport must convert on more opportunities. A late-game miss with wide receiver Tyquan Thornton cost the Chiefs precious time on their scoring drive.
“I think in those situations, especially in kind of that two minute type situation knowing that the guy is not as fresh and obviously you don’t know that they’re going to be wide open, but just trying to put the ball on his head and let him make a play and learn from it,” Mahomes said. “Later in that drive, throwing it where he can make a play on the ball and trusting in him.
“I have stuff that I have to continue to get better at, like hitting those deep shots early. Even though we hit the touchdown later, if you hit that touchdown with two more minutes on the clock, you might have a chance to get the football back. Something that I’ll look at, learn from and try to be better this next time.”
Good leaders usually start by blaming themselves. Fair or not, that’s what Mahomes is doing here. As Week 3’s Sunday Night Football battle against the New York Giants approaches, he and Kansas City will look to establish more consistency.
Washington Commanders' Injury Woes: “Every Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback”
As the Washington Commanders head into Week 3 of the NFL season, they are battling a wave of injuries that threaten to derail their momentum. With several key players sidelined, the team faces a tough challenge as they prepare for their upcoming matchup.
Head coach Ron Rivera and team leaders have made it clear that injuries won’t define their season. The team is rallying together, with players stepping up to fill the gaps left by their injured teammates.
"Every setback on this roster is a setup for a comeback," said one of the Commanders' leaders. "Injuries don’t define us—how we respond does. We’re ready to fight, no matter who steps on the field."
In Week 2, the Commanders suffered a string of injuries that have left the roster decimated.
Despite these setbacks, the team’s next man up philosophy is alive and well. Backup linebacker David Mayo
In the midst of these challenges, Washington is determined to maintain their competitive edge, especially with Chase Young's return looming. The edge rusher has been a game-changer in the past, and the team hopes his return can spark a much-needed surge.
The Commanders are focused on staying sharp, and Rivera’s leadership will be crucial as the team navigates these challenges. “It’s about resilience,” Rivera commented after the Week 2 loss. “Our response will define this team, not the injuries. We will rise to the occasion.”
Heading into Week 3, the Commanders will face an uphill battle as they try to rebound from their injury-plagued start. But one thing is certain—this team is determined to make a statement. The question remains: will they rise to the occasion, or will these injuries continue to haunt them? Only time will tell.
