Kansas City sprinted out of the gate in its 2025 preseason, with Patrick Mahomes finding Jason Brownlee for KC’s first TD and signaling depth has a real path to meaningful involvement. A rough Cards start included Greg Dortch fumbling a return, giving the Chiefs prime field position early. The early connection between Mahomes and Brownlee suggests KC’s WR rotation could be more fluid this summer, potentially lifting Brownlee into fantasy relevance if the chemistry sticks.

Brownlee’s early rapport with Mahomes is a reminder that Kansas City’s pass game might distribute targets beyond the usual stars, increasing the appeal of late-round and depth receivers. For fantasy managers, this is a cue to watch camp reports on WR usage, red-zone opportunities, and how the Chiefs juggle a multi-weapon attack as they prepare for Week 1.