As the Kansas City Chiefs navigate a pivotal offseason, quarterback ͏Patrick Mahomes͏ is͏ making one thing clear͏: the͏ standard ͏hasn’t changed. Despite recent setbacks and lingering questions about key offensive positions, Mahomes is doubling down on expectations, and he’s͏ not shy about what it’ll take to get back on top.
Patrick Mahomes Sets the Tone for Chiefs’ Offensive Revival in 2025
The Chiefs wrapped up their second of three mandatory minicamp practices on Wednesday, where Mahomes addressed the media. When asked about the team’s offensive struggles over the last two seasons, he acknowledged the issue without dwelling on it. “You want to be the top offense in the league when you step in the building every single day,” Mahomes said. “But at the end of the day, you want to win the Super Bowl.” Last season’s loss still stings more than any statistical decline.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on what the offense can be in 2025: “We have an expectation that we’re going to go out there and score every drive. . . It takes every single person in the building to have the top offense of the league. . . we’ve got to go into every practice, film…
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Kansas City, once a fixture in the top five of nearly͏ ͏every offensive͏ metric between 2019 and 2022͏, is at ͏12th͏ in Pro Football and Sports Network’s ͏offensive rankings. The ͏drop, fueled by injuries at wide receiver and inconsistent play on the offensive line, has raised alarms. Mahomes, however, remains focused on solutions. “We have an expectation that we’re going to go out there and score every drive,” he reiterated. “It takes every single person in the building to have the top offense in the league.”
Mahomes emphasized that reclaiming elite status won’t come easy. He stressed daily improvement, saying, “All you can do is just be better than you were the day before.” He noted that success is built on reps: practice reps, film study, and time spent together as a unit. It’s not just about game day execution; it’s about consistent preparation.
One player Mahomes is betting on to lead the resurgence is tight end Travis Kelce. Despite a career low in yards (823) and touchdowns (3) last season, Mahomes still views Kelce as vital. “I expect Travis to be Travis,” he said. More than just production, it’s Kelce’s leadership that Mahomes values. Even as Kelce enters his 13th NFL season and deals with outside speculation about retirement, the quarterback sees no signs of decline.
Mahomes pointed to Kelce’s work ethic and mindset as indicators. “The way he’s talking about football, the way he’s talking about working and trying to be even better… he doesn’t seem like a guy like it’s his last ride,” Mahomes said during OTAs.
The message from Kansas City’s leader is clear: the offense may have dipped, but complacency is not an option. If the line holds up and health returns, Mahomes believes this group can reach heights not seen since 2018. The goal isn’t just stats; it’s a championship.