GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Patrick Mahomes wanted simply 48 seconds on the sphere to get his preseason off to an excellent begin.
Mahomes a three-time Tremendous Bowl champ coming into his ninth season with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs took benefit of a brief subject after the Arizona Cardinals fumbled the opening kickoff, hitting Jason Brownlee for a 1-yard landing and an early 7-0 lead.
Arizona rallied for a 20-17 win over Kansas Metropolis within the preseason opener for each groups on Saturday night time.
The TD move was Mahomes’ solely completion of the sport, ending a quick, efficient outing. Backup Gardner Minshew took over on the following sequence and ran for a 2-yard landing within the second quarter. Harrison Butker made a 58-yard subject purpose.
Mahomes’ closing line: 1-for-1 passing for 1 yard and one landing. The three-time defending AFC champions had been enjoying for the primary time since dropping final season’s Tremendous Bowl 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Whereas Kansas Metropolis bought off to an excellent begin, Arizona’s starters had been somewhat sloppy.
The Cardinals fumbled their first two kickoff returns, although they recovered the second. Kyler Murray enjoying in his first preseason sport since 2021 was intercepted on the offense’s opening drive on a move meant for second-year receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Murray’s second drive was hindered when tight finish Tip Reiman was known as for a 15-yard penalty for pointless roughness. The miscue was a part of the rationale the Cardinals needed to accept a 33-yard subject purpose by Chad Ryland.
Murray performed two drives, finishing 7 of 8 passes for 96 yards and the interception. Tight finish Trey McBride caught one move for 21 yards and Harrison had a catch for 15 yards.
The Cardinals trailed 14-3 early however Emari Demercado caught a 43-yard landing move to chop the margin to 14-10. Xavier Weaver caught a 1-yard landing move that gave the Cardinals a 17-14 lead at halftime.
Each touchdowns had been thrown by Arizona’s new backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who accomplished 5 of 8 passes for 81 yards. The Cardinals outgained the Chiefs 355 yards to 249.
The Cardinals who’re attempting to make the playoffs for the primary time since 2021 completed final season with an 8-9 document, which was a four-win enchancment over the earlier season. Arizona revamped its defensive entrance through the offseason, including Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson and Calais Campbell.
Accidents
Chiefs: Cornerback Jaylen Watson (concussion protocol) left the sport within the first half. Security Deon Bush (Achilles tendon) was carted off the sphere within the second quarter.
Up subsequent
Chiefs: go to the Seahawks on Friday, Aug. 15.
Cardinals: go to the Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 16.
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