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Chiefs Lose 20-17 Preseason Opener as Bush Suffers Season-Ending Injury and Simmons Impresses

Andy Reid limited his stars to brief snaps under his veteran-first approach to highlight rookie left tackle Josh Simmons’s potential despite safety Deon Bush suffering a season-ending Achilles tear.

Head coach Andy Reid and Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs look on during the second quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • Patrick Mahomes played only two snaps, throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jason Brownlee before backup quarterbacks took over.
  • Travis Kelce made his first appearance of the season with limited reps in line with Reid’s strategy to protect key veterans.
  • Rookie left tackle Josh Simmons logged 11 snaps and consistently stonewalled veteran linebacker Baron Browning in pass protection.
  • Safety Deon Bush suffered an Achilles tendon tear in the second quarter, officially ending his season and creating a depth challenge for the secondary.
  • Kansas City opened the preseason 0-1 as the coaching staff balances preserving its elite core with evaluating emerging contributors ahead of the regular season.