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Article10 Biggest Chiefs Questions: Can Mahomes play with fewer scrambles?
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Mahomes is going to need to scramble less after the injury... the most likely outcome is that Mahomes is going to need to scramble less... Going under center can help the run game... Mahomes can also manipulate zone defenders from his eyes. It would be an easy transition for Mahomes to be more of a play-action quarterback.

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Mahomes shifts to play-action, under-center role; scrambling upside returns as recovery progresses.

The source projects that Mahomes will transition to a more pocket-based, play-action quarterback role this season. This shift stems from his ACL recovery and reduced scrambling ability. The offense is expected to go under center more frequently, which provides extra protection, unlocks easier blocking angles for the run game, and allows Mahomes to manipulate zone defenders from his eyes. The best-case scenario is that as the season progresses, Mahomes becomes more capable and willing to scramble and run again, potentially hitting a physical stride by the playoffs.

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