Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense are just scratching the surface of what they could accomplish

The Kansas City Chiefs sit at 4-0 through the first month of the NFL season with a pair of thrilling wins (Colts, Raiders) and two others that were never in doubt (Broncos, Dolphins). What makes Kansas City's start all the more impressive is the fact that we are nowhere close to getting the best version of Patrick Mahomes.

Mahomes has amassed 1,037 passing yards and nine touchdowns to go along with only two interceptions, which puts him on pace for over 4,400 passing yards and 38 TDs. And so far, what has been truly shocking is the fact that Mahomes has not had to put on the Superman cape for any game aside from Indianapolis.

Now, to be clear, he hasn't played poorly in the other games, but more so in a leveled-up game-manager role, leaning on the legs of Kenneth Walker III. Mahomes made the plays necessary when the situation demanded it. In fact, according to Next Gen Stats, the Chiefs signal-caller ranks top-three in most major passing situations so far this season.

The rest of the league should be scared of what the Chiefs offense has shown because, at this point, there is so much more room for growth despite KC averaging nearly 30 points per game. Walker has taken so much off the plate of the quarterback, who doesn't feel forced to make a play every time he touches the ball.

Patrick Mahomes' increased efficiency should terrify Chiefs doubters

In years past, for the Chiefs' offense to do much of anything, Mahomes would have to will it to happen through sheer force. Now points coming easier with a strong running game and the return of explosive plays. A dynasty that pundits around the league were so ready to bury is very much alive and there is another level to be found when the Chiefs need it most.

Unlike last year, when the offense appeared to be running in mud, yards and trips to not just the red zone but the end zone are coming with more regularity. Defenses are now forced to pick their poison when playing Kansas City. Either stack the box and sell out to contain Walker, which leaves the entire field open for Mahomes to attack.

Or teams can continue to play two deep safeties on Mahomes, allowing Walker more room to operate, which opens up the intermediate parts of the field for Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce to feed. It's a dilemma that Mahomes has not benefitted from for the entirety of his career, so there is really no telling how good this offense can be.

It did not take long for most NFL observers to once again fear the Chiefs and look at them as a premier Super Bowl contender. But in just a quarter of the season, that's what has happened, and Chiefs fans should be glad for it.

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