Chiefs' preseason finale spotlights seven standouts and a revived run game
Kansas City’s final preseason game ended in a tie with Seattle as Garrett Nussmeier played the entire game and showed poise for a young backup. The defense shaped a stout performance, while the running game surged with 37 carries split among multiple backs, signaling renewed emphasis on the ground attack. Seven players were highlighted as winners: Mason Thomas (edge rush), Brashard Smith (RB), Peter Woods (DT), Mansoor Delane (CB), Andrew Armstrong (WR), the improved offensive line (including Trey Smith’s return and the noted Ezeudu trade), and Marcus Harris (DL). Losers were few, with penalties, an interception by Nussmeier, and a long 58-yard Butker miss, but the win-or-lose tally matters less than the continued evaluation ahead of roster cuts and finalizing the 53-man squad.
