Overview
- Simmons earned an 87.8 pass‑blocking grade from Pro Football Focus with zero pressures allowed on 36 pass‑blocking snaps against Philadelphia.
- He logged 56 offensive snaps, or 93% of Kansas City’s plays, with Jaylon Moore filling in during his short first‑half absence.
- Next Gen Stats clocked Simmons at 18.35 mph on a 41‑yard chase after a fourth‑quarter interception, the third‑fastest speed by an offensive lineman over the past two seasons.
- Andy Reid called the hustle play “pretty impressive,” praising the rookie’s athleticism, body control, and effort to pursue the return.
- The No. 32 pick is starting at left tackle and, despite Kansas City’s 0‑2 start, Reid said he is improving week to week with details to clean up in the run and pass game.