Jalen Royals leads Chiefs offense in preseason snap count breakdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
During the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 22, 2026, wide receiver Jalen Royals topped the offensive snap count with 36 plays. He recorded six catches for 51 yards, showcasing strong play after the catch. Rookie Kahlil Benson also saw increased playing time on the offensive line, participating in 35 snaps. Defensive rookie Mason Thomas had an effective outing, recording four pressures on his 15 defensive snaps. The game ended in a tight 16-15 loss for Kansas City.
- •Jalen Royals led the Chiefs with 36 offensive snaps.
- •Royals made six catches for 51 yards in the game.
- •Kahlil Benson played 35 snaps at right tackle.
- •Mason Thomas recorded four pressures in 15 snaps.
- •Chiefs fell to the Buccaneers 16-15 in the exhibition.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs Preseason Week 2 snap count analysis: Jalen Royals leads offense
"Here are the important notes from Kansas City’s snap-count breakdown in the second exhibition.
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