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Chiefs vs. Seahawks: QB Gardner Minshew finds veteran TE Robert Tonyan for TD in Seattle
The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of a tight game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL preseason. After a slow start that saw the Chiefs down 14-0 in the first quarter of Friday's tilt, Kansas City's offense began to claw its way back as the game approached halftime. Trailing with only ten minutes left in the half, quarterback Gardner Minshew manufactured a near-perfect drive that ended in a touchdown pass to veteran tight end Robert Tonyan in the red zone. Take a look at the connection, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs' official account: Despite a close game, Kansas City's defense has staggered against a much-improved Seattle team and will need to rely on its experience to stop quarterback Sam Darnold and company. Stay tuned to see if the reigning AFC champions can recover from last week's loss and head back to western Missouri with a win. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs vs. Seahawks: Gardner Minshew finds Robert Tonyan for first TD
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3 days ago
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Chiefs vs. Seahawks: QB Gardner Minshew finds veteran TE Robert Tonyan for TD in Seattle
The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of a tight game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL preseason. After a slow start that saw the Chiefs down 14-0 in the first quarter of Friday's tilt, Kansas City's offense began to claw its way back as the game approached halftime. Trailing with only ten minutes left in the half, quarterback Gardner Minshew manufactured a near-perfect drive that ended in a touchdown pass to veteran tight end Robert Tonyan in the red zone. Take a look at the connection, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs' official account: Despite a close game, Kansas City's defense has staggered against a much-improved Seattle team and will need to rely on its experience to stop quarterback Sam Darnold and company. Stay tuned to see if the reigning AFC champions can recover from last week's loss and head back to western Missouri with a win.
Yahoo
10-08-2025
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'They rush different from our guys' — Chiefs LT Josh Simmons' preseason Week 1 admission proves he's the man for the job in Kansas City
'They rush different from our guys' — Chiefs LT Josh Simmons' preseason Week 1 admission proves he's the man for the job in Kansas City originally appeared on A to Z Sports. Kansas City Chiefs rookie LT Josh Simmons gave Chiefs Kingdom a taste of what's to come in his preseason debut against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1. In what was his first live game action since suffering a patella tendon injury with the Ohio State Buckeyes last October, Simmons got the starter treatment, playing just two series before being pulled with the rest of the starting lineup. One of those series was with starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, while the other was with Gardner Minshew under center. "First of all, it was a lot of fun playing with the guys," Simmons told reporters. "You see the work from camp that you go ahead and translate onto the field. I think we had a great first quarter. Obviously, the whole team had one. But there's some good nuggets that you can learn from going into practice this week." Simmons played just 11 snaps against the Cardinals, with four opportunities to block the run and seven opportunities to pass block. He pitched a virtual shutout with no sacks, no pressures, and no penalties allowed during those opportunities, lining up against both sixth-year OLB Baron Browning and fifth-year OLB Zaven Collins. The impressive part? He was going up against an entirely different type of edge rusher in Saturday's game compared to what he's been facing regularly at Missouri Western State University for the past two weeks. Chiefs LT Josh Simmons had to adjust on the fly to the Cardinals' defense Going against Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon's 3-4 defense was a new and unique challenge for Simmons, who found himself adjusting on the fly to some key differences between what he's seen from Steve Spagnuolo's defense at Chiefs training camp. "Yeah, it was different," Simmons told reporters after the game. "So, they rush different from our guys. So that's probably a bigger adjustment you have to be able to (make) because, like, people may line up wider. They (the Cardinals) line up a lot wider than we do. So, you're gonna have to set a little bit deeper and keep that position between you and the quarterback, and make the quarterback a lot more accurate, if that makes sense. Probably that suggestion on the fly to those."While the Chiefs don't do a whole lot of game planning for preseason games, Simmons did at the very least feel prepared for the level of competition that the NFL brings. "We train a lot," Simmons said. "We train really hard. I'm going against the standard every day in Chris Jones and (George) Karlaftis. So, when you go against these guys, it's different. But I wouldn't say it's overwhelming. It's just more about, like I said, adjusting to what they'll bring." With Simmons already looking ahead to what he can learn from this game and bring back to the remaining training camp practices, it's easy to understand why Chiefs HC Andy Reid viewed his debut in such a positive light.'I wasn't screaming at him, so I figured he did okay," Reid joked. "He looked like he had a solid day, especially for his first game; he's been working his tail off. That kid never complains about anything; he just goes."Asked about handling feedback from others, Simmons made it clear that he's trying to get on the same level as some of his current teammates. To do that, he understands that he needs to be coachable and pick up every little piece of information that could possibly give him an advantage. That includes learning to adjust on the fly. "Yeah, I've been to Ohio State, and kind of the way you become like a guy like 52 (Creed Humphrey) or (65 Trey Smith), you have to soak everything in like a sponge," He explained. "No matter if it's going back to the basics or learning something that you're totally uncomfortable with. So I try to keep my ears as open as possible, because I know anything as a rookie can definitely help me."This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Aug 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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10-08-2025
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One pass, one TD: Mahomes, Chiefs get off to good start in 20-17 preseason loss to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes needed just 48 seconds on the field to get his preseason off to a good start. Mahomes — a three-time Super Bowl champ entering his ninth season with the Kansas City Chiefs — took advantage of a short field after the Arizona Cardinals fumbled the opening kickoff, hitting Jason Brownlee for a 1-yard touchdown and an early 7-0 lead. Arizona rallied for a 20-17 win over Kansas City in the preseason opener for both teams on Saturday night. The TD pass was Mahomes' only completion of the game, ending a brief, effective outing. Backup Gardner Minshew took over on the next series and ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Harrison Butker made a 58-yard field goal. Mahomes' final line: 1-for-1 passing for 1 yard and one touchdown. The three-time defending AFC champions were playing for the first time since losing last season's Super Bowl 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles. While Kansas City got off to a good start, Arizona's starters were a little sloppy. The Cardinals fumbled their first two kickoff returns, though they recovered the second one. Kyler Murray — playing in his first preseason game since 2021 — was intercepted on the offense's opening drive on a pass intended for second-year receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Murray's second drive was hindered when tight end Tip Reiman was called for a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness. The miscue was part of the reason the Cardinals had to settle for a 33-yard field goal by Chad Ryland. Murray played two drives, completing 7 of 8 passes for 96 yards and the interception. Tight end Trey McBride caught one pass for 21 yards and Harrison had a catch for 15 yards. The Cardinals trailed 14-3 early but Emari Demercado caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to cut the margin to 14-10. Xavier Weaver caught a 1-yard touchdown pass that gave the Cardinals a 17-14 lead at halftime. Both touchdowns were thrown by Arizona's new backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who completed 5 of 8 passes for 81 yards. The Cardinals outgained the Chiefs 355 yards to 249. The Cardinals — who are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021 — finished last season with an 8-9 record, which was a four-win improvement over the previous season. Arizona revamped its defensive front during the offseason, adding Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson and Calais Campbell. Injuries Chiefs: Cornerback Jaylen Watson (concussion protocol) left the game in the first half. Safety Deon Bush (Achilles tendon) was carted off the field in the second quarter. Up next Chiefs: visit the Seahawks on Friday, Aug. 15. Cardinals: visit the Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 16. ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
10-08-2025
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One pass, one TD: Mahomes, Chiefs get off to good start in 20-17 preseason loss to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes needed just 48 seconds on the field to get his preseason off to a good start. Mahomes — a three-time Super Bowl champ entering his ninth season with the Kansas City Chiefs — took advantage of a short field after the Arizona Cardinals fumbled the opening kickoff, hitting Jason Brownlee for a 1-yard touchdown and an early 7-0 lead. Arizona rallied for a 20-17 win over Kansas City in the preseason opener for both teams on Saturday night. The TD pass was Mahomes' only completion of the game, ending a brief, effective outing. Backup Gardner Minshew took over on the next series and ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Harrison Butker made a 58-yard field goal. Mahomes' final line: 1-for-1 passing for 1 yard and one touchdown. The three-time defending AFC champions were playing for the first time since losing last season's Super Bowl 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles. While Kansas City got off to a good start, Arizona's starters were a little sloppy. The Cardinals fumbled their first two kickoff returns, though they recovered the second one. Kyler Murray — playing in his first preseason game since 2021 — was intercepted on the offense's opening drive on a pass intended for second-year receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Murray's second drive was hindered when tight end Tip Reiman was called for a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness. The miscue was part of the reason the Cardinals had to settle for a 33-yard field goal by Chad Ryland. Murray played two drives, completing 7 of 8 passes for 96 yards and the interception. Tight end Trey McBride caught one pass for 21 yards and Harrison had a catch for 15 yards. The Cardinals trailed 14-3 early but Emari Demercado caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to cut the margin to 14-10. Xavier Weaver caught a 1-yard touchdown pass that gave the Cardinals a 17-14 lead at halftime. Both touchdowns were thrown by Arizona's new backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who completed 5 of 8 passes for 81 yards. The Cardinals outgained the Chiefs 355 yards to 249. The Cardinals — who are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021 — finished last season with an 8-9 record, which was a four-win improvement over the previous season. Arizona revamped its defensive front during the offseason, adding Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson and Calais Campbell. Injuries Chiefs: Cornerback Jaylen Watson (concussion protocol) left the game in the first half. Safety Deon Bush (Achilles tendon) was carted off the field in the second quarter. Up next Chiefs: visit the Seahawks on Friday, Aug. 15. Cardinals: visit the Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 16. ___ AP NFL:
