The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense has been in a state of decline for the past three years, ranking 19th in the NFL in scoring offense. This is a stark contrast to their previous form, where they were one of the top-scoring offenses in the league, averaging over 30 points per game in a five-year stretch. The team’s struggles can be attributed to several factors, including the loss of explosive plays, the departure of key players, and the inability to find a consistent No. 1 wide receiver.

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Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ star quarterback, has evolved from a gunslinger to a game manager, ranking 23rd in yards per attempt, 21st in passer rating, and 11th in QB efficiency in the past three years. This is unheard of production for a superstar quarterback in recent history. The Chiefs have not had a 1,000-yard rusher or receiver in a season in the past three years, and Mahomes has relied on his legs quite a bit in the past, leading the NFL in passing first downs and rushing first downs outside the pocket.

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The team’s inability to find a consistent No. 1 wide receiver has been a major issue, with the Chiefs starting an NFL-high 15 different WR in the past three seasons. The loss of Tyreek Hill, who had an NFL-high 41 touchdown passes on deep throws from 2018-21, has also had a significant impact on the team’s offense. The Chiefs’ new receiver, Rashee Rice, has shown flashes of brilliance but has only played 28 of 51 possible games in his career.

The team’s running game has also been a major issue, with the Chiefs’ RBs having the worst explosive run rate in the NFL for a second straight season. The team signed Kenneth Walker III to a record-breaking contract in hopes of turning around the RB core, but it remains to be seen if he can make a significant impact.

The Chiefs’ offense has been in a drought for three years, and it will take a combination of factors to turn it around. The team needs Mahomes to stay healthy, Rice to become a consistent No. 1 wide receiver, the running game to improve, and the offense to regain its explosiveness. If the team can achieve these goals, they may be able to turn their season around and make a deep playoff run.

The Chiefs’ defense has also undergone significant changes, with the team adding first-round pick Mansoor Delane and former KC standout L’Jarius Sneed after losing three starters in the secondary this offseason. The team’s new defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo, will look to improve the team’s defense and help the offense regain its form.

The Chiefs’ rebound from a three-year drought will depend on several factors, including Mahomes’ health, Rice’s availability, the running game’s improvement, and the offense’s ability to regain its explosiveness. If the team can achieve these goals, they may be able to turn their season around and make a deep playoff run.