Chiefs evaluate roster options amid preseason losses to Rams and Buccaneers
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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs have struggled in the preseason, falling to 0-2 after close losses to the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the outcomes are less significant, player evaluations are critical as the team prepares to finalize its 53-man roster. Patrick Mahomes is being rested due to a knee issue, leading to Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier, and Chris Oladokun taking snaps at quarterback. Performance highlights include Kenneth Walker III's adaptation to the backfield and a promising showing from Jalen Royals at wide receiver. The Chiefs must address positional battles, particularly at right tackle, as they finalize their roster by the approaching deadline.
- •Chiefs are 0-2 in the preseason following close losses.
- •Patrick Mahomes is being rested as he recovers from a knee issue.
- •Kenneth Walker III and Jalen Royals show promise in their roles.
- •Quarterback competition includes Fields, Nussmeier, and Oladokun.
- •Roster finalization deadline is approaching.
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"The Minnesota Vikings came to the conclusion last season that they did not have good enough play from the quarterback position. That’s why they lost 8 of their first 12 games and it was the primary reason they were out of playoff contention before Thanksgiving. The Vikings were not fooled into thinking their 5-game winning streak at the end of the […] The post Vikings' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Kansas City Chiefs’ decisions are becoming very real. At 0-2 in the preseason, Kansas City has dropped consecutive one-score preseason contests. Of course, the results have mattered far less than the individual auditions taking place underneath them. Andy Reid is protecting Patrick Mahomes as he works his way back from a knee issue. Elsewhere, […] The post Chiefs' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The shape of the Indianapolis Colts’ 53-man roster is beginning to emerge from the chaos. At 0-1-1, Indianapolis has not exactly overwhelmed opponents in the preseason. Still, the exhibition slate has provided Shane Steichen with valuable information about his revamped depth chart. Daniel Jones is settling again into the starting role . Jonathan […] The post Colts' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 6:03 AMRams' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season
The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2026 season with a roster capable of making another deep postseason run. Matthew Stafford leads an offense featuring Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Kyren Williams, while Myles Garrett joins Byron Young, Kobie Turner, and Braden Fiske on a talented defensive front. Most starting positions are settled, but the Rams’ […] The post Rams' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:42 AMJets' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season
The New York Jets actually look like they have some genuine momentum. After dropping their preseason opener to Tampa Bay, Aaron Glenn’s team responded with a statement performance in Pittsburgh. Suddenly, the competition for roster spots feels considerably more consequential. Geno Smith has already demonstrated that the offense can operate […] The post Jets' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:21 AMColts' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season
The shape of the Indianapolis Colts’ 53-man roster is beginning to emerge from the chaos. At 0-1-1, Indianapolis has not exactly overwhelmed opponents in the preseason. Still, the exhibition slate has provided Shane Steichen with valuable information about his revamped depth chart. Daniel Jones is settling again into the starting role . Jonathan […] The post Colts' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:31 AMVikings' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season
The Minnesota Vikings came to the conclusion last season that they did not have good enough play from the quarterback position. That’s why they lost 8 of their first 12 games and it was the primary reason they were out of playoff contention before Thanksgiving. The Vikings were not fooled into thinking their 5-game winning streak at the end of the […] The post Vikings' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:02 AMChiefs' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season
The Kansas City Chiefs’ decisions are becoming very real. At 0-2 in the preseason, Kansas City has dropped consecutive one-score preseason contests. Of course, the results have mattered far less than the individual auditions taking place underneath them. Andy Reid is protecting Patrick Mahomes as he works his way back from a knee issue. Elsewhere, […] The post Chiefs' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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