Concerns Grow for Patrick Mahomes as Chiefs Struggle in Preseason

The Kansas City Chiefs have struggled in their preseason games, failing to secure a win and raising concerns about their offensive capabilities, particularly regarding quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from a knee injury.

After losing 20–12 to the Los Angeles Rams, the Chiefs fell 16–15 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite moving the ball effectively, they struggled to score touchdowns, with their only offensive touchdown coming late in the game against Tampa Bay from rookie running back Emmett Johnson.

With Mahomes yet to play this preseason, the Chiefs have not had the chance to see their full offense in action. Head coach Andy Reid has been cautious with Mahomes' return, and the team has faced issues such as penalties and protection failures. As the regular season approaches, the Chiefs need to address these offensive shortcomings to support Mahomes effectively.