Patrick Mahomes is scrambling more than ever in the 2025 NFL season, nearly 12% of his dropbacks, almost double his career average. At the same time, he became the fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach 250 touchdown passes, beating Aaron Rodgers’ record. But while Mahomes continues to make history, the Chiefs’ offense looks shaky and overly reliant on his magic.
With Rashee Rice suspended, Mecole Hardman out for the year, and Travis Kelce showing signs of decline at 36, Kansas City’s passing game has dropped to 24th in the league. Defenses are loading up on Kelce, the receivers aren’t producing, and the offensive line is giving up quick pressure. That’s forcing Mahomes to run more than ever, already leading all quarterbacks in scramble yards through Week 3.
So is this just a temporary blip until the Chiefs get healthy, or are we watching the slow erosion of a dynasty masked by Mahomes’ brilliance? Watch the breakdown, then comment below: type “blip” if you think it’s short-term, or “problem” if you believe the Chiefs are in trouble. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more NFL analysis and weekly updates.
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Patrick Mahomes is scrambling. He is running for his life. Not because he wants to, but because he has to. Through week three, Patrick is scrambling on 12% of his dropbacks, almost double his career average of 6.2% and the highest rate of his career. His previous high came just last year at 7.6%. This jump shows that the man is in survival mode, and this is not a good look for a Super Bowl contender. But here’s the twist. On Sunday, Mahomes tossed four touchdowns. In doing so, he became the fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach 250 touchdown passes. And he did it in just 116 games. He passed Aaron Rogers previous mark of 121. The Chiefs even rolled the Ravens 30 to27 in a marquee AFC clash at Arrowhead. So, how can the same quarterback who’s breaking records also be running for his life? Well, I’ll tell you. Let’s start with the receivers. Rasheed Rice is suspended until week seven. Xavier Worthy, the rookie speedster, was sidelined since week one and has only just returned to the fold. Micole Hardman is done for the year on IR. That leaves Mahomes throwing to a mix that hasn’t produced a true WR1. Maris Hollywood Brown leads the team with 19 catches for 171 yards. Taekquin Thornton has chipped in 171 yards and two scores, but both are role players rather than reliable stars. The result, Kansas City sits 24th in passing yards, averaging just 188 per game. For a Momesled offense, that’s unheard of. And when the outside threats don’t scare anyone, defenses load up on Travis Kelce. At 36 years old, Kelsey is not the unstoppable force he once was. Through three games, he has six catches for 108 yards. He’s on course for his lowest production since 2015. Defenses are bracketing him at the line, doubling him more than any other tight end in the league. He can still move the chains, but carrying an entire passing attack is unrealistic. Right now, he’s being asked to be Superman, and it’s showing. This is where it all comes together. Mome’s career scramble rate is 6.2%. This year it’s nearly 12% and he leads all quarterbacks with 128 scramble rushing yards through week three. Against the Chargers he ran for 57 yards. Against the Eagles 66. He led the team in both games. That is not improvisation. That’s Momes compensating for an offense that’s breaking down. And the offensive line isn’t helping. They’ve allowed pressure on 37% of dropbacks, middle of the pack overall. But the bigger problem is quick pressure, arriving in 2.5 seconds. On that metric, the Chiefs rank in the bottom third of the league. Mahomes isn’t being given time to let plays develop, forcing him into backyard football. Mahomes running around making magic is fun in September, but in January, defenses are smarter, hits are harder, and it’s just not sustainable. Think back a few years. Tyreek Hill stretching the field, Kelsey dominating the middle, Momes orchestrating everything. That was balance. That was unstoppable. Now Hill is gone. Kelsey is aging. The receiver room is paper thin. And Momes is scrambling more than ever. The gap between then and now is glaring. And if the Chiefs don’t find answers, then this dynasty is in real trouble. So which is it? Is Momes just buying time until the Chiefs get healthy? Or are we watching the slow erosion of a dynasty masked by his brilliance? If you guys think this is a blip, write blip in the comments. And if you think it’s a problem, write problem. This has been Andrew White for Essentially Sports. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more NFL breakdowns. And we’ll see you at the next one. [Music]
