NFL: The Insiders on Patrick Mahomes

PodcastBrett & Trevor Break Down the BIGGEST Week 1 Games | NFL Pro ShowSeptember 11, 2026

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The way that they're going to mitigate some pressure and blitzes to me is lower average depth of target stuff. I think we're going to have lower average depth of targets for the receivers, for specifically the running backs

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Mahomes may see a lower aDOT and increased reliance on YAC with new playmakers.

Patrick Mahomes may have a lower average depth of target (aDOT) this season as the Chiefs look to mitigate pressure and blitzes. The team is expected to lean more into yards-after-catch (YAC) opportunities, utilizing playmakers like Kenneth Walker, Emmitt Johnson, and Brashard Smith. In 2025, 56.8% of Mahomes' passing yards came from YAC, and the team is better equipped with skill players to continue this approach.