Chiefs face 12 penalties in preseason opener against Cardinals
Arrowhead Pride • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
In their preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on August 12, the Kansas City Chiefs encountered significant discipline issues, resulting in 12 penalties called during the game. This trend of untimely penalties echoes concerns from last season. The Chiefs lost the game with a final score of 20-12, raising questions about their readiness for the upcoming regular season.
- •Chiefs had 12 penalties in the game against the Cardinals
- •Game took place on August 12, 2026
- •Final score was 20-12 in favor of the Cardinals
- •Penalties highlighted ongoing discipline issues from the previous season
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"Kansas City had an issue with untimely penalties last season, and it was a theme from Saturday’s game.
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