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Patrick Mahomes has taken to the Chiefs’ under-center offense

When the Kansas City Chiefs selected quarterback Patrick Mahomes with the 10th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he watched an offense capable of hosting the NFL’s leading rusher in rookie Kareem Hunt (1,327 yards). When he took the reins…

By Ron Kopp Jr · Arrowhead Pride

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Patrick Mahomes has embraced the Chiefs' increased use of under-center offensive formations.
Kansas City is averaging around 24 under-center snaps per game, up from 11.5 last season.
Running back Kenneth Walker leads the NFL with 655 rushing yards in the revamped offense.

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Patrick Mahomes has fully embraced playing under center as the Kansas City Chiefs pivot toward a run-heavy offensive scheme. Head coach Andy Reid revealed on Monday that the transition was years in the making, noting Mahomes expressed enthusiasm for taking snaps under center to help elevate the rushing attack.

Kansas City is averaging roughly 24 under-center snaps per game this season, up from 11.5 per game in 2025. Supported by running back Kenneth Walker and returning coordinator Eric Bieniemy, the Chiefs lead the NFL in yards per rush attempt and total yards per game.

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