It’s only preseason, and in a game that was a blowout most of the way, finding highlights can be tough.Kansas City’s defense had difficulty containing Seattle’s offense, giving up nearly 500 yards on offense. The Seahawks rushed for over 250 yards and consistently moved the ball, piling up first downs and wearing down the Chiefs’ front. Missed tackles and blown assignments stood out as areas needing improvement before the regular season.With the Chiefs holding out most of their key defensive starters, the rookies played a significant portion of the game. However, it was a struggle, as the defense allowed over 300 first half yards and three offensive touchdowns.There were three silver linings in the Chiefs’ 33-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.Minshew gets reps with the startersWith Patrick Mahomes out, backup quarterback Gardner Minshew got time with most of the starters.Minshew looked sharp in limited action, completing his first drive with a pair of third-down conversions and later finishing another possession with a touchdown to Robert Tonyan. HHe showed efficiency in quick reads, worked the short game well, and gave Kansas City its only offensive touchdown of the night.“Anytime you get out there and get reps, it’s a good time,” Minshew said. “Glad to be working with some of the ones, just get my communication right.”Minshew said finding Tonyan for the score was easy thanks to his awareness.“He’s a super smart player. He has a great feel for space,” Minshew said.Starting tight end Travis Kelce was another starter who did not play in the game, opening the door for Tonyan.While the unit was stopped short on a fourth-and-1 in the red zone on the opening drive, Minshew said it was encouraging to finish the second drive with points.“You want to score every time you get out there,” he said.More positive reviews for the offensive lineKansas City’s young offensive linemen gained valuable reps as the Chiefs continue preseason evaluations, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said. Kingsley Suamataia, entering his second season, called it “a good learning lesson” as he adjusts to playing guard.“I’ve still got stuff to improve on. I’m just starting to get the feel of that guard stuff,” Suamataia said. “It’s very important, especially pass blocking. We have a passing quarterback. With that responsibility on your back, it’s very important.”Reid added that rookie Josh Simmons and Suamataia both showed flashes, but said full film review would provide the clearest picture.“Yeah, (Simmons) got a few plays. Looked like the offensive line did a pretty easy job. They had a good game, too.”Jaylon Moore played at right tackle to begin the game. Moore rebounds from early dropsSkyy Moore rebounded from early miscues to deliver one of the Chiefs’ biggest highlights of the night with an 88-yard punt return touchdown.Moore had a pair of drops earlier in the game, but said the return helped restore his confidence.“I had great blocks. I saw it play out before I caught the ball,” Moore said. “It felt great, just showing that sense of resiliency. It meant a lot to me, this game and a lot for my confidence.”Reid mentioned Moore’s rough start but praised his response.“He came back with a big play, so I’m proud of him for that,” Reid said.Moore is looking to secure a spot on a deeper depth chart at wide receiver.

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It’s only preseason, and in a game that was a blowout most of the way, finding highlights can be tough.

Kansas City’s defense had difficulty containing Seattle’s offense, giving up nearly 500 yards on offense.

The Seahawks rushed for over 250 yards and consistently moved the ball, piling up first downs and wearing down the Chiefs’ front.

Missed tackles and blown assignments stood out as areas needing improvement before the regular season.

With the Chiefs holding out most of their key defensive starters, the rookies played a significant portion of the game. However, it was a struggle, as the defense allowed over 300 first half yards and three offensive touchdowns.

There were three silver linings in the Chiefs’ 33-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Minshew gets reps with the starters

With Patrick Mahomes out, backup quarterback Gardner Minshew got time with most of the starters.

Minshew looked sharp in limited action, completing his first drive with a pair of third-down conversions and later finishing another possession with a touchdown to Robert Tonyan. H

He showed efficiency in quick reads, worked the short game well, and gave Kansas City its only offensive touchdown of the night.

“Anytime you get out there and get reps, it’s a good time,” Minshew said. “Glad to be working with some of the ones, just get my communication right.”

Minshew said finding Tonyan for the score was easy thanks to his awareness.

“He’s a super smart player. He has a great feel for space,” Minshew said.

Starting tight end Travis Kelce was another starter who did not play in the game, opening the door for Tonyan.

While the unit was stopped short on a fourth-and-1 in the red zone on the opening drive, Minshew said it was encouraging to finish the second drive with points.

“You want to score every time you get out there,” he said.

More positive reviews for the offensive line

Kansas City’s young offensive linemen gained valuable reps as the Chiefs continue preseason evaluations, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said.

Kingsley Suamataia, entering his second season, called it “a good learning lesson” as he adjusts to playing guard.

“I’ve still got stuff to improve on. I’m just starting to get the feel of that guard stuff,” Suamataia said. “It’s very important, especially pass blocking. We have a passing quarterback. With that responsibility on your back, it’s very important.”

Reid added that rookie Josh Simmons and Suamataia both showed flashes, but said full film review would provide the clearest picture.

“Yeah, (Simmons) got a few plays. Looked like the offensive line did a pretty easy job. They had a good game, too.”

Jaylon Moore played at right tackle to begin the game.

Moore rebounds from early drops

Skyy Moore rebounded from early miscues to deliver one of the Chiefs’ biggest highlights of the night with an 88-yard punt return touchdown.

Moore had a pair of drops earlier in the game, but said the return helped restore his confidence.

“I had great blocks. I saw it play out before I caught the ball,” Moore said. “It felt great, just showing that sense of resiliency. It meant a lot to me, this game and a lot for my confidence.”

Reid mentioned Moore’s rough start but praised his response.

“He came back with a big play, so I’m proud of him for that,” Reid said.

Moore is looking to secure a spot on a deeper depth chart at wide receiver.