What happened: Patrick Mahomes has attempted 19 passes behind the line of scrimmage this season. Baker Mayfield has 18 and Aaron Rodgers has 15. Four other quarterbacks are tied at 13.
Why it matters: Heavy behind-line volume points to quick-game reliance and pressure answers early in 2026. Tampa Bay settled Mayfield's contract standoff before the opener, keeping the starter in place for that approach.
By the numbers: Mahomes 19 attempts behind the line, Mayfield 18, Rodgers 15, four others tied at 13.
What to watch: Watch whether short-area rates hold as defenses adjust into October.