Why Patrick Mahomes isn't playing up to his MVP level and how it's contributed to Travis Kelce's struggles

Chiefs are going back to basics with Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of just five remaining undefeated teams, but their 3-0 record is hardly convincing. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has admitted he's not playing up to his MVP level, and the Chiefs believe they know what's been ailing his play. Player Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Kingsley Suamataia 100% 84.7% 0% Wanya Morris 0% 15.3% 100%

This past week, the Chiefs focused on Mahomes' footwork and fundamentals, hoping to calm his base and get him to playing more in the rhythm of the offense.

"I feel like I haven't played very well, and that's not a stats thing," Mahomes said last week after beating the Falcons. "I just feel like I'm missing opportunities whenever they're out there and not throwing the ball in the exact spot I want it to be at. So, it's about me getting back to my fundamentals, putting our guys in the right position, and then we've got to execute at a higher level offensively. If teams are going to make us drive the field, we have to prove that we're able to do that, and I'm sure we'll get a lot of the same this next week with the Chargers."