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 starts his preseason strong with the Kansas City Chiefs, scoring a quick touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.

Patrick Mahomes hits Jason Brownlee for a 1-yard TD as the Chiefs strike first vs. the Cardinals in the 2025 preseason opener.