NegativeUsageSat, August 1, 2026
Mahomes shows growing trust in Allen, targeting him as third read and in contested situations.
Patrick MahomesQB
Mahomes has demonstrated growing confidence in rookie receiver Cyrus Allen throughout the opening week of training camp. In Friday's practice, Mahomes threw a perfect intermediate pass placing the ball between three defenders for Allen's one-handed catch, connected on a contested back-shoulder fade with Allen as his third read option, and found Allen on a long completion after Allen beat rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane on man-to-man coverage. Mahomes' willingness to target Allen against elite cornerbacks and in contested situations suggests the quarterback is developing trust in the rookie's ability to win at the line of scrimmage.
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Indeed, Mahomes demonstrated his growing confidence in Allen as Friday's practice progressed.
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- Mahomes has demonstrated growing confidence in rookie receiver Cyrus Allen throughout the opening week of training camp. In Friday's practice, Mahomes threw a perfect intermediate pass placing the ball between three defenders for Allen's one-handed catch, connected on a contested back-shoulder fade with Allen as his third read option, and found Allen on a long completion after Allen beat rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane on man-to-man coverage. Mahomes' willingness to target Allen against elite cornerbacks and in contested situations suggests the quarterback is developing trust in the rookie's ability to win at the line of scrimmage.
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