The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs notched one other victory in preseason Week 3 towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
It received’t depend towards the crew’s common season file, however victory wasn’t with out that means for Kansas Metropolis. They continued to guage their offensive and defensive depth chart in preparation to trim to the ultimate 53-man roster. A number of gamers stepped up through the sport, whereas others fell quick of their final likelihood to showcase.
Right here’s a have a look at how the inventory is trending for some gamers after the preseason Week 3 win at Arrowhead Stadium:
Inventory Up: Shane Buechele
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A powerful efficiency all-around from Shane Buechele might create a chance on the backup quarterback spot on the roster. He was so environment friendly on Thursday, holding an ideal passer ranking (158.3), finishing 7-of-8 passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns by the third quarter. He will likely be an fascinating choice for the teaching employees to see the place he would match on the 53-man roster.
Inventory Up: Matt Bushman
The legend of Matt Bushman could have been born on Thursday night time as he took benefit of the additional enjoying time to safe two landing receptions. The 54-yard landing within the first half had the previous BYU star showcasing his velocity, blowing previous Packers defenders. Sadly, it sounds just like the fractured clavicle might result in an injured reserve keep for Bushman, however we are able to’t low cost his efficiency because of an premature damage.
Inventory Up: Bryan Cook dinner
Cook dinner made his presence felt with the extra time on the sphere taking management of his place. He confirmed the instincts that made him a sought choice in April’s draft with a late second-half interception of Packers quarterback Jordan Love. The drive-ending play is what the Chiefs need extra of from their secondary heading into the common season.
Inventory Up: Skyy Moore
Moore was tasked with the adjustment of getting to be the crew’s new punt returner for the brand new season with out a lot expertise. The rookie receiver didn’t disappoint with two punt returns averaging 25.5 yards throughout his stint within the sport. Chiefs particular groups coordinator Dave Toub mentioned he was assured in Moore’s progress and Thursday’s efficiency confirmed his expectations.
Inventory Down: Jermaine Carter
A tough night time for Jermaine Carter as he didn’t appear efficient all through his time on the sphere and was uncovered on the Packers’ solely landing drive. Carter was tossed to the bottom by Packers C Josh Meyers with out a lot struggle on the landing run by Tyler Goodson in a spotlight that he’d prefer to overlook and never watch once more in apply.
Inventory Down: Joshua Williams
Williams didn’t have a standout efficiency in protection all through the sport. He was flagged twice through the sport, as soon as extending the Packers’ lone landing drive and one other time on particular groups for operating into the kicker. The primary mistake was pricey and the second might have been extra pricey had he been flagged for “roughing the kicker” as a substitute of “operating into the kicker.”