Expert lays out best-case scenario for Chiefs’ offense in 2026

What would a best-case scenario for the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense look like in 2026?

According to Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox, the return of Patrick Mahomes at full health and the addition of star running back Kenneth Walker III to Andy Reid’s offense could help Kansas City improve on its dismal 6-11 record from last season.

“[The Chiefs] lacked reliable pass-catchers who could generate big plays, and they struggled to field a functional ground game,” Knox wrote of Kansas City’s offense. “Ideally, the offseason addition of reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III will take care of the second problem. While Kansas City’s receiving corps is still questionable, the Chiefs will need Mahomes to be healthy and at 100 percent for most of the season to significantly rebound in the passing game.”

Mahomes missed the final three games of the season in 2025 due to a torn ACL and LCL. He also had an underwhelming season in the games that he did play, as he led the Chiefs to a 6-8 record with a career-low 62.7 percent completion rate. Getting the two-time AP NFL MVP back at full strength will give the Chiefs the best chance to overpower opponents with their offense in 2026.

Walker gives Kansas City a running back with winning acumen as the reigning Super Bowl MVP. He rushed for 1,000 yards for the second time in his career in 2025 with 1,027. Strong play from Walker as well as Mahomes will be a driving force of the Chiefs’ return to contention in 2026.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Here’s what a best-case scenario could look like for KC Chiefs in 2026