Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Eyes More 'Explosive Passing Plays' in 2025 NFL Season

The Kansas City Chiefs had another tremendous season that ultimately ended with a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, but the Chiefs' typical high-powered offense was notably absent for much of the year.

That's something quarterback Patrick Mahomes wants to change in 2025.

"Everything looks great right now getting the guys back and healthy," Mahomes said, per ESPN's Adam Teicher. "I think the offense has a chance to be really, really good. The core group will be back in its entirety, so the goal is to try to build on it and get even better and try to get back to some of the explosive passing plays that we've done in years past."

According to Teicher, Mahomes led Kansas City's running backs and wide receivers through a passing camp in Texas this week as he looks to ignite the offense heading into offseason workouts. The group featured receivers Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown.

The Chiefs recorded just 222.4 passing yards per game last season, a number that ranked 14th in the NFL. Mahomes threw for 3,928 yards, his fewest since taking over as Kansas City's starter in 2018.

Rice, who recorded 938 receiving yards as a rookie, played just four games last season, which contributed to the lack of explosive plays. The speedy Worthy had his moments in 2024, but ultimately was still gaining his bearings as a rookie.

An offseason of working together and a healthy roster should see the Chiefs' offense return to its typical self in 2025.