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ArticleCan the Chiefs afford a ‘diet version’ of Patrick Mahomes in 2026?
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He's a little older, he's obviously coming off injury, I don't think that he can... They can't afford a diet version of Patrick Mahomes and still expect to be as good as they've been in his career.

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Mahomes' post-injury status may force style change; team can't afford diminished version.

Mahomes is coming off injury and may not be able to play at 100% health in 2026. Andrew Hawkins stated that Mahomes is 'a little older' and 'obviously coming off injury,' and questioned whether he can maintain his elite style of play. Hawkins concluded the Chiefs 'can't afford a diet version of Patrick Mahomes and still expect to be as good as they've been in his career,' suggesting the team's offensive identity and supporting cast are insufficient to compensate for any decline in Mahomes' performance.

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