The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to stick with the status quo at quarterback for the rest of the season.
The plan is for Alex Smith to stay under center for the remainder of the campaign, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
"My understanding is that it is not off the table that we will see (rookie backup) Patrick Mahomes later this season at some point. However, the Chiefs' plan as it stands right now is to have Patrick Mahomes take a redshirt season. They plan to have Alex Smith their quarterback for the rest of the year," Rapoport said Sunday on "NFL GameDay Morning."
"Also, it's important to remember that Patrick Mahomes is still learning. He is still running the scout team in practice. (He) hasn't run the Chiefs' plays full speed since Week 4 of the preseason. He still has a little ways to go before he's ready. But he is insanely talented. They love him. If the offense continues to falter, we could see him."
Smith began the year as an MVP candidate as he steered the Chiefs to a 5-0 start, but they've lost five of their last six games.
