Kansas City pumped life into its depth chart after a strong preseason showing. Patrick Mahomes operated behind a noticeably cleaner pocket, sparking refinements in protection and route design that let Travis Kelce and a blossoming WR corps (Rasheed Rice, Xavier Worthy, Taekwon Thornton) threaten defenders. Isaiah Pacheco flashed转 a sharper ground game, while Bashard Smith impressed with burst on early reps. Derrick Naughty’s return adds veteran floor to the interior, and Ashton Gelotti and Omar Norman-Lott injected disruptive energy on the line. Rostering chatter centers on running back depth, wide receiver rotation, and safety versatility as Brazil nears.