Getty Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton has been downgraded to out in Week 13.
The Kansas City Chiefs first-team defense suffered an injury in Week 2 of the preseason against the Washington Commanders.
Early in the second quarter, Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton was injured after a 15-yard completion from Commanders QB Carson Wentz to tight end Armani Rodgers.
Chiefs CB Rashad Fenton shaken up on the play, walking to the sidelines with athletic trainers. He’s now in the blue medical tent.
After going to the blue medical tent, Fenton then worked his way to the locker room.
A few minutes later, Fenton was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a groin injury.
After the game, head coach Andy Reid said Fenton’s groin “tightened up on him,” but didn’t seem to be a pull, according to Jordan Foote of Arrowhead Report. That’s great news for Fenton, a projected starter in Kansas City’s secondary, as a groin pull could have kept him sidelined for several weeks.
Andy Reid says CB Rashad Fenton’s groin “tightened up on him,” but said it didn’t seem to be a pull.
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Chiefs Beat Commanders in Preseason
The Chiefs beat the Commanders in Week 2 of the preseason 24-14.
Although Reid stated leading up to the game that Kansas City’s starters could play as much as the entire first half, that didn’t end up being the case. Why? Because the first-team offense and defense looked spectacular.
The Chiefs’ offense came out of its first two drives with touchdowns, both of which were a Patrick Mahomes pass in the end zone to tight end Jody Fortson.
Patrick Mahomes connects with TE Jody Fortson for their 2nd TD connection of the day. PAT is good.
#Chiefs – 14
#Commanders – 0
Mahomes only played during the first two offensive series for Kansas City. He finished the day completing 12-of-19 pass attempts for 162 yards and 2 touchdowns. His longest completion of the day was to receiver Justin Watson for 39 yards on the first offensive drive.
Patrick Mahomes connects with WR Justin Watson for a 39-yard gain. #ChiefsKingdom
The Chiefs’ first-team defense played the first three series of the game. During those drives, they gave up zero points. The last play for the defensive starters resulted in a third-down sack by rookie first-round pick George Karlaftis, who beat a double-team to take down Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz.
On 3rd & 10, Chiefs rookie DE George Karlaftis gets to QB Carson Wentz for the sack. #ChiefsKingdom
The Chiefs now have one win and one loss this summer and will have their final preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. CST.
Twitter Reacts to Chiefs Win
Twitter users reacted to Kansas City’s victory over Washington.
“Mahomes passed on 19 of the 24 plays he was in and most of the passing concepts were basic,” PJ Green of Fox 4 in Kansas City wrote. “And the offense is still in mid season form. This offense is gonna be 30 points a game per usual.”
Mahomes passed on 19 of the 24 plays he was in and most of the passing concepts were basic.
And the offense is still in mid season form.
This offense is gonna be 30 points a game per usual.
“The more I see of Joshua Williams the more I think the #Chiefs got an absolute steal,” another Twitter user wrote. “Jaylen Watson looks a nice prospect too. Crazy to think we got them after drafting Trent McDuffie in the first! Brett Veach really did ace the draft this year!”
“MaHoMeS wOnT dO jAcK tHiS yEaR WiThOuT cHeEtAh WaH!” another user wrote.
MaHoMeS wOnT dO jAcK tHiS yEaR WiThOuT cHeEtAh WaH! #ChiefsKingdom
“Wings and Chiefs football + a beautiful day.. it doesn’t get much better than this,” another user wrote.
Wings and Chiefs football + a beautiful day.. it doesn’t get much better than this. #ChiefsKingdom
“Hopefully @isiah_pachecoRB ends up beings young, #Chiefs workhorse like a rookie @Kareemhunt7 was,” another user wrote.