SportsBeat KC: Two plays stood out for Chiefs’ offensive line in that preseason opener
Offensive line performance? Check. Defensive front pressure? Check. No injuries? Check.
The Chiefs ticked those important boxes in their preseason opener at the San Francisco 49ers Saturday night. And as a bonus, they even got a late touchdown drive from reserve quarterback Shane Buechele to win the game.
On today’s episode of our daily SportsBeat KC pod, Star beat writer Sam MCDowell and columnist Vahe Gregorian break down the game, identify the standouts and recall some not-so-stellar moments. Let’s start with the offensive line: five players suited up for the Chiefs for the first time and looked solid, especially on two plays in particular.
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This story was originally published August 16, 2021 at 2:27 PM.