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Mahomes logged a career-high 422 rushing yards in 2025, and it had nothing to do with collecting style points. Instead, it reflected lagging support... Mahomes was sacked the most over two seasons in his career (70) the past two campaigns... Mahomes hasn't had a running back with a 1,000-yard season since Kareem Hunt in 2017, and last season in particular he became the team's biggest rushing threat.
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Mahomes' 422 rushing yards reflect O-line issues and lack of RB support; Walker arrival should reduce scrambling.

Mahomes logged a career-high 422 rushing yards in 2025, driven by necessity rather than design; he was often running for his life behind an inconsistent offensive line and lacked a reliable running back. He was sacked 70 times over the past two seasons (most of his career) and hasn't had a 1,000-yard rusher since Kareem Hunt in 2017, forcing him to become the team's primary rushing threat. The acquisition of Kenneth Walker III, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, is expected to alleviate this burden and reduce Mahomes' scrambling load.

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