Green Bay Packers 10 vs 17 Kansas City Chiefs summary: stats and highlights | NFL Preseason
The Kansas City Chiefs ended their preseason on a high note with a win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Matt Bushman had both touchdowns for the home side in the 17-10 victory from Arrowhead.
Rodgers and Mahomes sit
It was the final tune up of the preseason, and both Andy Reid and Matt LaFleur were cautious as to who to the put out on the field. Putting their stars at risk of injury in the last game before the regular season starts not worth it for either coach.
The two stars of their respective sides, Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers sat the entire game as the back ups started under center. Mahomes had played in the previous two games, while Rodgers sat out the entire preseason. The reigning two time MVP hasn’t played a preseason game since 2018.
Mahomes did come out for the first huddle, which was on honorary gesture to pay homage to the late Len Dawson who passed away this week. He came out for the huddle, but then let back up, Chad Henne take over for the first Chiefs drive of the night.
Buechele ignites the Chiefs offense
After swapping three and outs on the opening three drives, the Chiefs got the opening score of the game when KC took advantage of some good field position. A holding call just as the home side was approaching the red zone halted the drive and Harrison Bunker hit a 44 yard field goal to open up the scoring.
With no Aaron Rodgers, it was once again Jordan Love’s time to shine. He entered the third preseason game having played virtually every snap up until Thursday. The former first round draft pick played for the better part of three quarters in the final game before the regular season, and led an 11 play, 83-yard touchdown drive after starting the night with consecutive three and outs.
Henne sat, and the Chiefs brought in Shane Buechele who looked like he added a different dynamic to the offense. Buechele, who spent most of last season on the practice squad, went 4/4 for 79 yards including a 54 yard touchdown to Matt Bushman on his first possession to give the Chiefs back the lead.
Defense does the rest for KC
Just before half, Love led the Packers all the way to 1st and Goal on the KC 1 yard line, but Green Bay couldn’t punch it in after a false start made matters more difficult. Coach LaFleur and the Packers settled for a 23 yard Ramiz Ahmed field goal to tie the game going into the half.
The lone score of the second half would come in the first drive of the third quarter when Buechele hit Bushman again, this time on a two yard TD pass to put the Chiefs in the drivers seat.
From there on the Chiefs defense took control, which KC fans will be hoping they see more of this year after the defense looked dodgy at best at times last season.
Time to focus on Week 1
Love came out of the game late in the third quarter after going 16/26 for 148 yards and an interception. Samori Toure had a nice final showing of the preseason, catching six passes for 83 yards to lead the Packers receivers.
Buechele went 11/17 for 166 yards and two touchdowns, both to Bushman who ended the night with three catches and 73 yards receiving.
Both teams will now set their sight on Week 1 of the NFL regular season, which starts on the second weekend in September. The Chiefs will play the Arizona Cardinals and the Packers will open the season with an NFC North rivalry game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Buechele to Bushman into the endzone for the second time. That would be enough to seal the game for the Chiefs.
The Chiefs answered back with Shane Buechele hit Matt Bushman for a 54 yard connection to give the lead back to the home side.
It was the Packers and Tyler Goodson who got into the endzone first on this 24 yard touchdown run.
IT'S ALL OVER!! CHIEFS WIN with a lone touchdown from from Bushman early in the third quarter.
Pass over the middle to Toure is incomplete. There was a lot of contact on that play but no flag flew and the Chiefs are going to win it!
Etling to Cannella for 7 yards on 3rd down. 4th and short coming up after the timeout with 36 seconds left.
Game is on the line here for the Packers.
A couple incomplete passes from Etling brings up 3rd and 10 from the KC 26. 46 seconds left in the 4th.
Etling to Toure over the middle for 14 yards and that's a 1st and 10 from the KC 26.
Etling finds Taylor for 7 yards and he stops the clock.
Pass interfernce against the KC and that will give the Packers a 1st down from the KC 47. 1:36 to go in the game.
Packers run it with Taylor up the middle for three yards.
3rd and 2 from the GB 49
Etling's pass to Taylor is good for 5 yards and that will take us down to the Two Minute Warning.
2nd and 5 coming up from the Packers who have the ball on the GB 41.
Etling with all kinds of time and he finds Canella wide open on the side line. He gets 11 yards on the catch and run.
1st and 10 from the GB 41.
Nice run on 2nd and 7 from Taylor who zigged and zagged for 7 yards and a first down.
1st and 10 from the 30 yard line.
The big loss on second down forces a three and out for the Chiefs and the Packers will get the ball back looking to tie the game up from their 20 yard line with 4:29 to go.
Fleet-Davis had it popped out of his hands, but he did recover although it results in a loss of 7 yards.
The Chiefs start their drive at their 44 yard line and its Crum under center for the rest of the way.
Fleet-Davis runs left for a two yard gain.
Etling got sacked for a loss of 12 on 2nd and 10, and that put an end to the Packers drive. GB forced to punt on 4th and 12 with 6:46 to go in the game.
Etling going deep on 2nd down and finds Toure for 22 yards and a first down!
Toure has been great tonight. He's got 5 catches for 69 yards.
1st and 10 from the GB 28.
The Packers will take over inside their 5 yard line after a holding call.
10:05 to go in the game. Packers trail by a TD.
A couple incomplete passes from Buechele ends the Chiefs drive around mid field.
Buechele on the money on second down hitting Parker down the right side for a 21 yard pitch and catch.
1st and 10 from the KC 45.
The Chiefs start their drive from the 24 yard line and the first Buechele pass to Powell is incomplete.
Etling finds Fulingham for 16 yards but it's a few yards short of the marker. GB will punt with 11:44 to go in the game.
Williams making something out of nothing. He was eaten up in the backfield but escaped the tackle, backed up 10 yards but cut the corner for a gain of three.
2nd and 17 from the GB 25.
Deep shot down field to Hyman for 30 yards, but it will be taken off the board after an illegal hand to the face backs the Chiefs up to 1st and 20 from the GB 22.
Etling on the Qb option for a 7 yard run to the right to move the chains.
1st and 10 from the GB 32.
The Packers take over from the 20 after the touchback.
Love's night is over and Etling is under center the rest of the way. His first pass is complete to Toure for 5 yards and that will take us to the end of the third quarter.
Buechele's pass on 2nd and 6 is incomplete to Fleet-Davis, and then tries to scramble on 3rd and 6 but comes up short of the marker.
Back to Pachecho and he gets 11 yards. Everytime he touches the ball he picks up a big chunk of yards.
1st and 10 from inside GB territory.
Pachecho gets 8 yards on first down after the Chiefs start their drive from the 33.
2nd and 2 from the KC 41.
Love wiggling around some pressure, and almost scrambles for the first down but Kamara drags the QB down short of the marker on thrid down.
Punt coming up.
The Packers start the drive from the GB 26. Love with the play action roll out to the right side but overthrows Winfree.
2nd and 10 coming up.
Pacheco is stuffed in the backfield by Heflin and the Chiefs will turn it over on downs after a loss of two yards.
Pacheco is stopped short of the marker, and the Chiefs go for it on 4th and short from the 24.
Buechele hits Fortson for a gain of 6 yards.
3rd and 2 coming up from the GB 25.
Buechele hits Powell over the middle on 3rd and 5 for a gain of 6 yards.
That will move the chains and give the Chiefs a 1st down from the 33 yard line.
Buechele to Bushman on the flip pass for a big gain of 17 yards. What a connection those two have developed.
1st and 10 from the GB 44.
The KC drive starts at their 26 yard line and Pacheco picks up 13 yards for a first down.
Love overthrows Winfree down the right sideline and that will bring an end to the Packers drive.
Love with a short pass to Goodson, and then Goodson picks up 3 yards to bring up 3rd and 3 from the GB 31.
The Packers start the drive from their 5 yard line after a terrible return from Goodson. Love connects on a couple straight passes to pick up a first down and give the Chiefs a little breathing room.
1st and 10 from the GB 24.
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS!!!
Buechele looking for Bushman, and it was nearly picked by the Packers DB, but it falls to Bushman and he's got his second TD of the night!
Chiefs lead 17-10 after a 2:35 drive to open the half.
Buechele to Fountain on the short pass to the left and he flies down the sideline all the way down to the GB 2.
Pacheco picks up a 7 yard chunk on the ground and the Chiefs are moving it with ease on the opening drive of the half.
2nd and 3 from the GB 31.
Jones up the middle for a gain of 9 and a first down.
1st and 10 from the GB 38.
Buechele is back under center, and the Chiefs go with Jones up the middle for 7 yards on the opening play of the third quarter.
2nd and 3 from the GB 47.
We are back in play from Kansas City and Coleman take the kick off 45 yards to the KC 46.
B2B... Buechele to Bushman for the 54 yard TD connection.
Goodson with the opening touchdown of the game.
Chad Henne went 4/7 for 23 yards in the opening quarter, and then Buechele came in and went 5/6 for 85 yards including his 54 yard TD to Bushman.
Jones has 27 yards on 6 carries to lead the Chiefs on the ground.
Jordan Love is the only one who has been under center for the Packers tonight. He is 13/21 with an interception on the night.
Goodson hs 25 yards on 6 carries to lead the Packers and Samori Toure has 42 yards receiving on two catches.
HALFTIME HERE FROM ARROWHEAD!
We are all square at 10-10 through two quarters.
Love is picked off by Cook and he was looking for blockers to run it back for the pick six. A flag will negate some of the run back, but the INT stands.
KC ball with 7 second left, and they will most likely take a knee.
Rogers picks up 5 yards, and the Packers take a timeout with 27 seconds left in the half.
2nd and 5 from the KC 49.
Love hits Davis on the deep out route for a 16 yard gain and a 1st down.
1st and 10 from the GB 46, 33 second to go in the half.
Buechele rolls right and looks for the short pass to the sideline looking for Coleman, but it's batted down and the Packers might get a chance to run the 2 minute drill.
Buechele and the Chiefs into the two minute drill starting at the KC 25.
A short pass and then a Buechele run leaves 3rd and 1 from the KC 34.
FIELD GOAL PACKERS!!
Ahmed made the short 23 yard kick, but Williams comes in and hits the kicker, but it's ruled a running into the kicker, which doesn't give the Packers a first down so the decline the penalty.
We are all square with 1:48 to go in the half.
Love's pass to Davis is incomplete, and the illegal hands to the face on the offense is declined, so the Packers will settle for a field goal after getting inside the 1 yard line.
Great goal line stand for the Chiefs and that gets this crowd off their seats at Arrowhead.
Taylor forces his way through the pile, but an illegal formation will take the TD off the board.
3rd and goal coming up from the 5 yard line.
Taylor goes up the middle and picks up three after a false start backed the Packers up.
3rd and Goal coming up from the 1 yard line after the Two Minute Warning.
Love hits Toure over the middle for the second time on this drive, and the rookie receiver takes it all the way down to the 1 yard line.
Gain of 23 and a 1st and Goal on the 1 yard line coming up.
Taylor runs it out of the shot gun on the run pass option for an 11 yard gain and moves the chains on 3rd and short.
1st and 10 from the KC 26.
3rd and 1 coming up after a 5 yard completion to Taylor on the sideline.
On third down, Love goes over the middle and hits Rogers for a gain of 15!
1st down Green Bay from the KC 46.
The 54 yard hook up from Buechele to Bushman to give the Chiefs the lead.
Love to Toure deep down the field for a 19 yard gain.
1st and 10 from the GB 39
The Packers will take it at the 20 yard line off the kick off.
Buechele came in and orchistrated a 7 play 90 yard drive on the first possession of his night.
TOUCHDOWN KANSAS CITY!!!
Buechele hits Bushman in stride on the dig route and he takes it to the house for a 54 yard TD!!
Chiefs take the lead back 10-7 with 8:45 to go in the second quarter.
Forbson on a 14 yard catch and run to the right side, and this game is starting to open up a bit.
1st and 10 from the KC 45.
Buechele to Fountain on a 7 yard pitch and catch.
2nd and 3 from the KC 30.
KC using their big full back Burton on the run up the middle for 5 yards and a first down.
Buechele into the game at QB for the Chiefs, and he hits JOnes out of the backfield for 4 yards.
3rd and 1 coming up
KC take it from their 10 yard line, and Joes takes it up the gut for 5 yards.
2nd and 5 from the KC 15
Goodson with the sprint and spin into the endzone for the 24 yard TD!
That was an 11 play, 83 yard drive from the Packers after going 3 and out in their first two possessions.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS!!!
The Packers run it on 3rd and long with a big burst up the middle and a beautiful move to get into the endzone!
Packers lead 7-3 two minutes into the second quarter.
Loves pass is almost picked by Wililams. He read the hitch route and got two hands on it.
3rd and 11 from the KC 24.
Rodgers with a run off the right and that's good for a gain of 11.
1st and 10 from the GB 23.
The Packers start the second quarter from the KC 36 and get a gain of 2 from a Goodson run.
2nd and 8 from the KC 34
We are at the end of the first quarter! The Chiefs get on the board first, but the Packers are driving going into the second quarter.
Love over the middle to Dobbs for 13 yard and the Packers offense is starting to heat up.
1st and 10 from the KC 36.
Love hits Goodson out of the back field for a gain of 13 and the Pack move the chains again.
1st and 10 from the GB 44.
The Packers were about to go 3 and out for a third straight, but a face mask against the KC DB Williams give the Packers their first 1st down.
1st and 10 from the GB 31.
Big hit in the back field by Harris on the GB 1st down from their 17 yard line. That play was blown up for a loss of three.
Better looking drive from Henne and the Chiefs. It was helped down field by the pass interference call, but the Packers were able to limit the home side to a field goal.
FIELD GOAL CHIEFS!!!
Butker hits the 44 yard FG and it's Kansas City who get on the board first with 3:51 to go in the first quarter.
On 3rd and 11 Henne under throws the pass to McKinnon on the right side and the Chiefs will try a field goal.
Pacheco turns on the jets on a run to the right side and picks up a huge chunk, but a holding call will bring the run back.
Pacheco showed some explosive speed once he saw the hole.
1st and 17 coming up from the GB 32.
Henne takes a shot down field to Moore, and a flag flies. Pass interference on GB, and the Chiefs will have the a 1st and 10 from the 25.
Henne finds Watson, the back up tight end, for 9 yards on second down for another first down.
1st and 10 from the GB 39
Henne hits Hardman on 3rd down for a gain of 5 and that will move the chains.
1st and 10 fromt he GB 49.
The Cheifs get the ball at the KC 38 after the punt and its Jones picks up 8 yards on first down.
Love looking long down the field on the right side searching for Deguara but was on the move and left the pass well short.
GB will punt it away for a second straight possession after another three and out.
Love sacked for a loss of one after scrambling around the pocket.
3rd and long coming up.
Green Bay goes to the ground on first down from the 8 yard line and Goodson picks up a yard.
2nd and 9 from the GB 9
The Chiefs go three and out after a holding play created a first and long around midfield.
The Chiefs punt pins the Pack inside their 10 yard line for their second possession of the game.
Henne picks up a couple on the first hand off of the game after a holding call backed KC up to 1st and 20.
2nd and 18 from the KC 45.
It is Chad Henne taking the field for the first possession of the game for the Chiefs, and the crown comes to a roar here in Kansas City.
Moore with a great return for the Chiefs, who took the punt back 35 yards to the GB 45.
Great field position for the home side to start the game.
Love hits Goodson in the flat out of the backfield, but he was pushed out of bounds at the line of scrimmage.
Great job of Love to look through his progressions and settle for his fourth option. Nice look, even though it didin't result in a first down.
4th and 2 coming up.
Love completes his first pass of the night as he connects with Goodson for a gain of 6.
3rd and 2 coming from the GB 25
Goodson gets the opening handoff and picks up a short gain.
2nd and 8 from the GB 19
We are underway in Arrowhead!!! The Packers get the ball first, and it's Jordan Love, as expected, under center for the Packers.
How long will he be on the field tonight?
Tonight's odds
According to Bet365.com the Packers are a 1.5 point favorite over the Chiefs and the Over/Under is 37.5. Whether or not Patrick Mahomes plays tonight shouldn’t hold any bearing over the result of the game. He will get a few snaps in the first quarter, or more but won’t see much time if any. Jordan Love, however should play most, if not all game tonight. I think Love leads the Pack to victory in the final game of the preseason, although I don’t think many points will be scored tonight. Take the Packers minus the points and the Under.
Week 1 matchups
This will be the last warm up for both of these teams before starting the regular season on the second weekend of September. The Packers will start their schedule on the road in an NFC North battle against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chiefs will open Week 1 with a road game against the Arizona Cardinals. Both games are on Sunday, September 11th at 4:25 p.m. ET.
The home side showing up to Aarowhead Stadium with that summer time swag.
Coach LaFleur showing up to Aarowhead in mid season swag.
Will Patrick play?
Patrick Mahomes has somewhat surprisingly played in both of the Chiefs preseason games, and not surprisingly played extremely well. For the last four years he has been the reference point for quarterback play in the AFC. He looks on track to lead the Chiefs to another season in which they will be contenders in the conference but he will have to do it in the best division in football. He was not tabbed as one of the favorites to win the MVP this year. The oddsmakers instead favor Tom Brady or Josh Allen to take the title of the leagues Most Valuable Player. When asked if Mahomes will play in the final tune up, Andy Reid told reporters “We’ll see.” Mahomes is a younger guy who will still be giddy to get in the game and take a few snaps, unlike some of the veterans around the league like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.
Jordan Love in the spotlight tonight
Rodgers will be on the sideline with a clip board and a headset while Jordan Love takes most, if not all of the snaps tonight. Love has been the incumbent to Rodgers for the last few years, but the 38 year old seems like he’s only getting better as he ages. That means Jordan Love is left with the brunt of the snaps in preseason, but little else. So far he has had moments of brilliance sprinkled in with a few mistakes you would expect from a young quarterback who hasn’t had much playing time. In the two preseason games he is 25-48 with 289 yards and has thrown three touchdowns and three interceptions.
Jobs on the line tonight
Preseason football is not just for getting the stars warmed up for the regular season. For some players tonight, their job, their career and their lives hang in the balance as they teeter on the border of the 53 man roster. One play can determine the football future of a player and that sort of tension always makes for drama on the final day of preseason.
It’s comes as no big surprise that Aaron Rodgers hasn’t appeared for a single snap of the preseason. Hopefully you don’t have high hopes of seeing him tonight, because head coach Matt LaFleur has already said that Rodgers and a few other starters will not see any action tonight. Rodgers hasn’t played a preseason game since 2018, but those preseason reps really don’t seem to be necessary for Rodgers, who has won the last two NFL MVP awards. Rodgers did say hint at the fact that it could be the reason for the Pack's slow start last season in Week 1.
Last time out: Chiefs
The Chiefs, like the Packers, lost their opening game of the preseason, but rebounded with a home win over the Washington Commanders. Patrick Mahomes played for a second straight game in the 24-14 victory, throwing for two touchdowns and looking like his usual brilliant self.
Green Bay bounced back from an opening week loss to the San Francisco 49ers with a win over the New Orleans Saints in Lambeau last week. Jordan Love played the entire game, and while his numbers weren’t great, the running game stepped up. Led by Danny Etling’s four carries for 48 yards, the Packers combined for 178 yards on the ground. The Green and Gold’s defense held the Saints to 10 points, and forced two turnovers in the 20-10 win.
We are live from Arrowhead
Hello everyone and welcome to Kansas City, Missouri for this showdown between two teams who will be considered among the top teams in their conference this season. This could be a potential Super Bowl preview, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves, both coaches will be much more worried about getting their teams ready for Week 1 than thinking about a potential run to SB LVII.
Packers vs. Chiefs
The final week of preseason gets under way tonight from Arrowhead as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. AS English will be with you all night providing live coverage, stats, highlights and analysis of tonight’s match up between two conference powerhouses.