Despite being one of the best generals of the NFL in recent times, There was some uncertainty surrounding Patrick Mahomes heading into the 2022-23 season.
He would be playing without what was his biggest weapon in his first four seasons as the Kansas City Chiefs starter: Tyreek Hill.
In March, the Chiefs traded the explosive wide receiver to the Miami Dolphins. Hill had caught 46 of Mahomes’ 151 touchdown passes (30%). He also produced 4,638 of the young quarterback’s 18,991 passing yards.
Although Kansas City management acquired receivers such as Ju Ju Smith-Schuster Y Marquez Valdes-Scantling to bolster their receiving corps, it was clear they couldn’t replace Tyreek.
However, after the first game of the campaign, It seems like the Chiefs key man has always been Mahomes and not Hill.
Get Jodi with this 🕺
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— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 11, 2022
before Arizona CardinalsPatrick had a great afternoon in Kansas City’s 44-21 road win. He connected on 30 of his 39 pass attempts for 360 yards and five touchdowns, with no interceptions.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Mahomes became the first NFL player to have at least five touchdowns and 350 yards. in Week 1 from legendary Peyton Manning in 2013.
Also, since becoming the team’s star in 2018, He is already 5-0 with 18 touchdowns and zero interceptions in Week 1 games.
Patrick Mahomes has a perfect 5-0 record in Week 1 since becoming the Chiefs starter 🔥 pic.twitter.com/H6SxC8rFjR
— NFL Sports News (@sn_nfl) September 11, 2022
The quarterback’s favorite targets against Arizona were tight ends Travis Kelce and the corridor Clyde Edwards Hellaire.
Kelce caught eight passes for 121 yards and a touchdown, while Edwards-Helaire caught three passes for 32 yards and two scores.
