3 instant takeaways from Chiefs’ Preseason Week 3
The Kansas City Chiefs tied the Seattle Seahawks 9-9 in a preseason game. The analysis highlights the performance of rookies Mansoor Delane and R Mason Thomas, as well as the roster competition for Brashard Smith and Andrew Armstrong.
Why it matters
Preseason performance is crucial for evaluating rookie talent and determining the final roster composition for the upcoming NFL season.
On Friday night, the Kansas City Chiefs battled the Seattle Seahawks to the end of an NFL Preseason Week 3 matchup; the game ended in a 9-9 tie.
Here are five rapid-fire takeaways from the game:
1. The rookies on defense have turned up the team speed
There’s no statistic for it, but the Chiefs’ defense has looked so much faster since rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane began playing with the starters in last week’s preseason game. He started Friday’s contest off with a tackle for loss.
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Of course, the team needs willing, physical tacklers on the outside, but Delane’s speed to the point of contact was outstanding. It goes along with the play he made last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting up his teammate for a tackle for loss on a quick screen.
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