{"id":72619,"date":"2025-07-31T12:27:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T12:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=72619"},"modified":"2025-07-31T12:27:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T12:27:48","slug":"arrowheadlines-chiefs-third-in-preseason-power-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=72619","title":{"rendered":"Arrowheadlines: Chiefs third in preseason power rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NFL power rankings: Preseason starts with challengers eyeing Eagles | USA Today<\/p>\n

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3. <\/strong>Kansas City Chiefs (4):<\/strong> With G Trey Smith and DE George Karlaftis extended, the only piece of semi-pressing team business remaining is a new deal for All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie \u2212 and that may have to wait. Resolution on WR Rashee Rice\u2019s post-legal status would also be nice, but even having him back for some portion of this season is a win over his injury-aborted 2024 campaign. K.C.\u2019s biggest issue, the O-line notwithstanding, could be a quickly narrowing gap with their AFC West competitors<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The Chiefs will lose in the <\/strong>AFC Championship Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

I fully expect the Chiefs to win their 10th consecutive division title and end up with one of the top seeds in the AFC playoff bracket. But as I\u2019ve said this offseason, the Baltimore Ravens are the team I believe will be representing the AFC in Super Bowl 60. This prop bet is currently priced at +550 on BetMGM, where you can get the latest BetMGM bonus code:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Five Observations from Wednesday\u2019s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 7\/30 | The Mothership<\/p>\n

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1. The Chiefs competed in a lighter, \u201c10-10-10\u201d practice on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chiefs took the field for a lighter, \u201c10-10-10\u201d practice on Wednesday following the three-straight padded practices that took place between Sunday and Tuesday.<\/p>\n

A \u201c10-10-10\u201d session, which is not padded, consists of what is essentially a circuit of 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays and 10 special teams plays. Each segment is of the 11-on-11 variety, but unlike a standard period, the idea is to demonstrate what success looks like for the three respective phases. During the \u201coffensive period,\u201d for example,\u201d the first-team offense competes against the second or third-team defense in an effort to skew the results toward the offense.<\/p>\n

The opposing unit is still encouraged to make plays, but if the concept plays out properly, each segment of the team will experience what success looks like within the given scheme.<\/p>\n

The Chiefs completed nearly three full circuits of the \u201c10-10-10\u201d format on Wednesday with three offensive periods, three defensive periods and two special teams segments.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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32. Josh Simmons, OT, <\/strong>Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Had he not injured his knee last year, Simmons might have been a top-10 pick. When he\u2019s right, his combination of foot speed and functional length makes him a terror to rush against off the edge. Not only is Simmons good enough to start right away, but also he has All-Rookie potential if he\u2019s 100 percent.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Struggling Titans offense \u2018very mid right now,\u2019 says QB Cam Ward | ESPN<\/p>\n

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After two days of less-than-stellar play by the Tennessee Titans offense, rookie quarterback Cameron Ward had some choice words about their performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just think we\u2019re very mid right now,\u201d Ward said on Wednesday. \u201cAt the end of the day, it all starts with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ward was intercepted by cornerback Roger McCreary on Wednesday. The interception came via a tipped pass from linebacker Cody Barton. Ward was intercepted three times on Tuesday, giving him four over the past two practices. While not all of them were his fault, Ward said he has to play better.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Raiders LT Kolton Miller signs three-year extension | NBC Sports<\/p>\n

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The deal is three years and $66 million, with $42.5 million guaranteed, per multiple reports.<\/p>\n

Miller did not attend the start of voluntary work this offseason while seeking an extension. He didn\u2019t stay away, though, and showed up for Organized Team Activities and the mandatory minicamp while expressing a desire to be a \u201cRaider for life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miller, a first-round pick in 2018, was scheduled to earn $12.3 million in base salary in the final year of his contract.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Chiefs Roster: Mike Pennel embracing leadership role on defensive line<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen you leave here and you come back, you realize how special this place is,\u201d Pennel told reporters after Monday\u2019s practice at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. \u201cYou don\u2019t know how many more of these you\u2019ve got. That\u2019s my energy boost. That\u2019s my pre-workout: just being here and living my dream.\u201d<\/p>\n

With familiar veterans like Derrick Nnadi and Tershawn Wharton gone, Pennel understands what\u2019s at stake.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe lost some major pieces with Nnadi and with Turk,\u201d he pointed out. \u201cThose guys have been here a while. They helped us get to Super Bowls \u2014 [and] helped us win Super Bowls. Now it\u2019s time for the younger guys to come up: the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

When his career is over, Pennel wants to be remembered as someone who helped young players grow.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always want to be a positive light on these guys,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen they speak on a veteran they\u2019ve had, I want them to say [the vet provided] something positive that added to their game.\u201d<\/p>\n

For the Chiefs, the young players include rookie defensive linemen Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte, who have already caught Pennel\u2019s eye.<\/p>\n

\u201cOmarr attacks it every day like a pro,\u201d he observed. \u201cHe\u2019s got great explosiveness [and] good hands. He\u2019s a natural rusher. He and Ashton are absorbing it real well. So I\u2019m excited.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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