Chiefs stock watch: 4 players impressed during preseason Week 2 against Cardinals

After defeating the Arizona Cardinals 38-10 in their second preseason game on Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs are now in the win column.

The first team offense and defense played well in their return to State Farm Stadium, and the end result was the goal. As the team gears up for one last practice game before the start of the regular season next week, a few players distinguished out with strong performances.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the preseason Week 2 in Arizona:

Stock Up: Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes made the most of his time on the field with exceptional play on his drives. The reigning MVP dominated his stint in the game, completing 10 of 15 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown to Justin Watson. If this were Mahomes’ last preseason appearance, he would enter the regular season feeling food about his momentum.

Stock Up: Shane Buechele

Shane Buechele was in complete control of the offense during his time on the field Saturday night. The third-year quarterback was perfect on all ten pass attempts scoring a rushing touchdown on his first drive. Buechele has made the battle for Mahomes’ backup quarterback job exciting, as he and Blaine Gabbert have been sharp this preseason.

Stock Up: Rashee Rice

The rookie jitters weren’t an issue for Rashee Rice, who shined under the lights in his second preseason game. The SMU star caught passes from multiple quarterbacks hauling eight catches for 96 yards. The hype coming into the year following being drafted appears to be warranted for Rice as he seemed unstoppable against different Cardinals defenders.

Stock Up: Blaine Gabbert

Throughout Saturday’s victory in Arizona, the Chiefs quarterbacks performed at a high level, with the oldest player in the group carrying on the success. Gabbert led the excellent group with two touchdown passes and a perfect quarterback rating of 158.3. He will continue to compete with Buechele for the position of Mahomes’ primary backup quarterback going into the final preseason game next week.

 

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