Chiefs news: NFL insider's Patrick Mahomes evaluation is scary for league

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback, showcased a performance that has the NFL in awe during Sunday night's overtime victory against the Indianapolis Colts. The quarterback delivered 382 yards and three touchdowns, completing 32 of his 47 passes. This marked a significant improvement from the previous weekend's 15-of-27, 184-yard effort against the Denver Broncos.

An NFL personnel evaluator, speaking with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, expressed admiration for Mahomes' progress. Fowler noted that Mahomes "was ripping the ball" as he demonstrated the ability to drive throws, a key aspect of his game. While Fowler acknowledged that Mahomes might not be fully recovered, he emphasized that he "isn't far off," pointing to the quarterback's newfound confidence in the pocket.

Next Gen Stats credited Mahomes with a career-high 14 completions on play-action passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns. The performance highlighted Mahomes' consistency and comfort moving around the pocket, two areas that had raised concerns following his offseason knee surgery. His movement and arm strength have been particularly impressive, signaling a return to his MVP form.

The Chiefs are currently 2-0, with Mahomes leading the charge as they prepare for Week 3. Despite having room for improvement, Mahomes' impressive performance against the Colts has left the NFL and his own fanbase feeling optimistic about his future.