Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen stepped up big for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Week 6 win against the Los Angeles Chargers, snagging two passes for 27 yards during a season-high five-snap appearance. This guy, all 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds of him, didn’t just catch the ball, he impressed the living daylights out of Patrick Mahomes by playing through contact right after the catch. You love to see it from a young guy when injuries are hitting the wide receiver room hard and unproven players are getting the call.
Mahomes Praises Allen’s Catch Point Ability
When asked about Allen on Wednesday, Mahomes didn’t hold back, pointing directly to the rookie’s knack for making plays at the catch point. “I thought he did a great job of making contested catches,” Mahomes reflected, highlighting two plays in particular. The first was a one-on-one man coverage on third down, where Allen “got himself open and almost got it” before being barely forced out of bounds, nearly tiptoeing past the chains for a first down. Then there was that “big time catch in between a lot of traffic” down the middle. This isn’t just a one-off for Allen, either; Mahomes said this kind of playmaking was “stuff we saw from him in training camp.” Sounds like the kid is finally getting comfortable in the offense, and that’s exactly what you want to hear from your superstar QB.
Earning More Targets and Trust
Allen’s impact wasn’t just limited to catches. He also drew a defensive pass interference flag on a downfield, back-shoulder fade attempt on second-and-6 against the Chargers, which helped move the chains. That’s veteran-level stuff, showing he has the route-running chops to win quickly out of the slot. Mahomes mentioned that “throws into tight windows” are what really got Chiefs Kingdom buzzing back in training camp. With young talent like second-year wideout Jalen Royals and practice-squad elevation candidate Andrew Armstrong also in the mix, Allen’s flashes against the Chargers are exactly what he needs to build on. Mahomes made it clear: “He’s got a lot of talent, and he plays fast, and he plays hard.” He expects Allen to get “more and more involved as the year goes on,” which means more opportunities to shine and continue gaining confidence.
The message is clear: Allen is earning his stripes. We’re going to see if he can keep making those tough catches and becoming an even bigger part of the Chiefs’ attack as the season progresses. More plays like these and the Chiefs’ offense gets even scarier, which is saying something.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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