![]() Safety Mike Edwards had a nice run stop on a toss play. With time running out in the second quarter, the Chiefs’ defense worked to get the ball back to their offense. However, Gabbert went back to him in the corner of the end zone, where James reached for a great grab and got Kansas City their first points of the preseason. He almost had James on a touchdown a play later, but missed him in the end zone. The defense did step up, forcing a punt with the help of defensive tackle Danny Shelton on a run stuff, and safety Chamarri Conner on a sack.Īfter receiving the punt, the Chiefs’ offense finally came alive when Gabbert looked for wide receiver Richie James down the field for a 43-yard completion. Rashee Rice dropped a second-down pass, and then pressure forced a short throw on third down. The Chiefs’ offense failed to get anything going on their next possession. With the Saints threatening to score, Chiefs’ linebacker Leo Chenal shut down two straight runs to force a field goal. They settled at the Chiefs’ 20-yard line when the first period ended. The Winston-led Saints continued to move the ball on the Chiefs, running down their throats with running back Jamaal Williams and Winston. Rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice got his first completion, but the unit went three and out the third-down attempt to tight end Noah Gray was defended well. The Chiefs’ starting offense took the field again, but backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert was in Mahomes’ place. The completion turned into a touchdown, giving the Saints a 14-0 lead. He launched a pass deep with cornerback Trent McDuffie in coverage, who leaped and missed knocking the pass away. ![]() Taking over for Carr, Saints’ quarterback Jameis Winston didn’t waste time continuing New Orleans’ offensive momentum. The Chiefs used tight end Blake Bell on a sneak to convert fourth down- but the play failed. On the ensuing third down, Mahomes scrambled up the middle and slid for a first down - but was a yard shy. Looking to answer, the Chiefs’ first-team offense started with two short completions to running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, earning a first down between them. The possession continued until quarterback Derek Carr found a receiver in the end zone, taking an initial 7-0 lead in New Orleans. The Chiefs’ defense did force a third down, but another completion kept the drive alive. A big run by running back Alvin Kamara gained 13, then safety Justin Reid was beaten by a New Orleans tight end for a chains-moving completion. ![]() The Saints’ starting offense got going right out of the gate. The Saints took the short opening kickoff to the 35-yard line, with a holding call backing them up 10 yards to the 25. That led to Blake Grupe’s 31-yard field goal that gave the Saints a 26-24 win. But holding a 24-23 lead with a minute remaining, Kansas City gave up an interception deep in its own territory. But once reserve players started entering the game, Kansas City began making its way back.Īt the end of the third quarter, the Chiefs took a 21-17 lead. Shortly after the second quarter began, the Chiefs were trailing 17-0. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC.As the team’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints got underway, the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t look very sharp. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated.
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