On Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 328 yards and 6 touchdowns against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, he threw for more touchdowns (6) than incompletions (5). This dominant performance has proven not to be a fluke as the week before, we saw him throw for 256 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Los Angeles Chargers. Not as high of numbers, but still stats that will most often lead to victory.
The 2017 1st round draft pick will be a premier player in the 2018 NFL season. He has all of the tools around him to produce the most passing yards, touchdowns, and wins this season.
Arguably his most effective weapon is the speedy Tyreek Hill. Nicknamed the “Cheetah”, Hill came into the league in 2016 with a 4.25 40-yard-dash time. In 2017, Hill was near the top of the league in receiving yards at 1,183. Just 2 games into 2018, he already has scored 4 touchdowns.
Another major threat on the Chiefs is the Tight End Travis Kelce. Brother of Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason, Travis has consistently played at a high level since 2014. In both 2016 and 2017, Kelce had over 1,000 receiving yards, something no other TE has done.
Joining the Chiefs this past offseason is Sammy Watkins. Though never fulfilling his potential as a #4 pick in the draft, Watkins is still a solid WR who will play a major factor in this dynamic offense. He accounted for 100 of the 328 passing yards from Mahomes against the Steelers.
Finally, to avoid becoming one-dimensional, Mahomes has been gifted a great run game, lead by Running Back Kareem Hunt. Hunt led the league in rushing last season with 1,327 yards.
The Chiefs are currently 2-0 , sitting atop the AFC West. If they’re able to avoid injuries and suspensions, there’s nothing stopping this team from taking over the entire AFC. Patrick Mahomes gives the tremendously talented team a reliable arm that can shred through even the best squads in the NFL.
With the talent around him, Mahomes can also develop quickly and learn how to handle high pressure situations. It’ll be interesting to see a few years from now how well Mahomes is doing in the NFL compared to young QB’s who are given less talent and opportunities. Guys to compare with may include Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, and Josh Rosen.
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