Brownlee made a heck of a touchdown catch, the highlight of the Chiefs’ 20-17 loss to the Cardinals in the preseason opener here in Arizona — and, ahem, most certainly the highlight of the 48 seconds Patrick Mahomes spent on the field. But there’s something far more telling about that play. The throw. Or, rather, the decision to throw it at all.

Patrick Mahomes said he's ready to expand his workload following a short-lived drive during the Chiefs' preseason opener.

During a recent media appearance, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes praised teammates ahead of the 2025 season | @EdEastonJr