5 takeaway from Washington’s preseason loss to Kansas City

4. Sam Howell flashed once more, however nonetheless has a lot to study.

There was loads of pleasure about Sam Howell after his two-touchdown efficiency that almost helped Washington take a win from the Panthers, and a few of that was warranted for the rookie.

And there was a few of that in opposition to the Chiefs, too, however like the remainder of the unit, Howell was uneven and confirmed that he nonetheless has a technique to go earlier than being a completed product.

It appeared like we have been going to get a repeat of final week with seven minutes left to go within the fourth quarter. Howell hit Dax Milne for a 22-yard achieve, which helped arrange a landing run from Jaret Patterson two performs later. Howell accomplished 10-of-22 passes, and he had a number of moments the place he confirmed off his uncommon arm power.

He additionally had a number of head scratching errors, the most important being the straightforward interception that was grabbed by Chris Lammons. The cornerback returned the ball to Washington’s 3-yard line, dashing any hopes Washington had of constructing a comeback.

It is an error Howell might want to study from, and he ought to have loads of alternatives to try this subsequent week in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens.