Alex Smith Drops Shocking Warning About Chiefs’ Offensive Future – What Fans Need to Know

So here’s the kicker — the Kansas City Chiefs, with all their glitz and glam, still lean way too heavily on their superstar quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. Sure, the man’s a magician on the field, but can one guy really carry the entire franchise on his back indefinitely? Former Chiefs QB Alex Smith isn’t mincing words, pointing out that the offense is missing crucial details, struggling in those tight, high-stakes moments that define a season. You’ve got a solid group of receivers lighting up the scoreboard, yet predictability and a lack of creative play-calling seem to be clipping their wings. Sitting at an even 5-5 and nursing a two-game skid, the question isn’t just “What’s wrong with the Chiefs?” but rather “How long before relying on magic just isn’t enough?” Let’s dive into why Mahomes can’t, and shouldn’t, be left to do all the heavy lifting — because even the greatest need a plan that does the heavy thinking for them.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 12: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions with teammates Travis Kelce #87 and Juju Smith-Schuster #9 during the first quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. — (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Regardless of what their record says, the Kansas City Chiefs still have one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League. However, that doesn’t mean he should have to do all the heavy lifting.

At least, that’s how Alex Smith feels. Talking on ESPN, the former Chiefs quarterback claimed that the team is relying too much on Patrick Mahomes to get something done:

“They really lack details. They were not very good situationally. Played bad in the red zone. They missed long deep balls down the field. They’ve got to get these things cleaned up. They rely way too much on Patrick [Mahomes] creating offense, doing so many things out of rhythm,” Smith said.

"They rely way too much on Patrick [Mahomes] creating offense."

—Alex Smith on the Chiefs "lacking details" in their offense pic.twitter.com/tScvMPN5RW

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 23, 2025

Granted, the Chiefs have given Mahomes more weapons this season. While they don’t have a true workhorse running back anymore, the pass catchers’ corps of Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Travis Kelce is quite proficient.

Even so, this team hadn’t missed Eric Bieniemy as much as they’ve done this season. Matt Nagy has failed to instill any sort of trickery or motion in this offense, and Andy Reid’s usually great play-calling has been rather predictable this season.

The Chiefs also struggled with poor blindside protection this season. Rookie OT Josh Simmons is a star in the making, but he was away from the team to attend an undisclosed family matter, missing a little over a month.

Now, the Chiefs are sitting on a 5-5 record and riding a two-game losing streak. This is uncharted territory for them, and they might not even make the playoffs if they don’t turn things around soon.

Of course, it will never be wise or accurate to give up on someone like Patrick Mahomes. But as great as he is, he can only do so much when the game plan and play-calling don’t put him in a position to succeed.

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