***Chiefs vs Rams Official Game Day Thread***

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(Pre-season Edition)

The Kansas City Chiefs (Last season: 11-5)

http://www.posters.ws/images/358864/chiefs_helmet_logo_photofile.jpg

vs

The Los Angeles Rams (Last season: 7-9)

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Saturday, August 20, 8:00pm CT
at
Los Angeles Memeorial Coliseum
Los Angeles, California

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Television coverage:
Kansas City
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Topeka
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St. Louis
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Radio Coverage:
Kansas City
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Lawrence/Topeka:
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Manhattan, KS:
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St. Louis
http://cdn-radiotime-logos.tunein.com/s26306q.png

Watch online:
DimSports (http://idimsports.eu/watch/458607/1/watch-los-angeles-rams-vs-kansas-city-chiefs.html) Try this one first
Stream-HD (http://www.stream-hd.net/amfootball)
Boss Cast (http://bosscast.net/channel90.php)
atdhe.ru (http://atdhe.ru/football)
Feed2All (http://www.feed2allnow.eu/watch/458607/1/watch-los-angeles-rams-vs-kansas-city-chiefs.html)
Stream2Watch.me (no pre-season games)

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Before watching any streams please READ THIS (http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/showthread.php/23329-IMPORTANT-Tips-for-watching-online-streams) important message.

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Weather forecast: http://nflweather.com/assets/weather/small/nclear-day.png 75 degrees farenheit, clear skies 8 mph W winds

Line: Don't be silly!, Over/Under: It's pre-season!

Trends: not yet

Notable Quotables:
Chiefs: "Across the board, whether it be the receiver group, the tight end group, the running back group, when you look at the skill positions we’re so deep. I feel like we’ve got a lot of guys that can make plays no matter who’s in there and that’s what you want. We’re able to mix it up personnel wise, get different match-ups what we’re looking for dependent on the group and it’s really fun to do that.”--Chiefs Quarterback Alex Smith

Rams: "I don’t know how much, but [Todd Gurley] is going to play. Maybe a series, maybe two. A couple carries, maybe some protection stuff and then get him out."--Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher

Injury Report:
Chiefs:


NAME, POS
STATUS
DATE


Zach Sterup (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576365), OL
Out
Aug 17


Jamaal Charles (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11307), RB
Probable
Aug 18



Rams:


NAME, POS
STATUS
DATE


Brian Randolph (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577709), DB
Injury Reserve
Aug 17

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Depth Charts
Chiefs:


OFFENSE:


POSITION
STARTER
2nd
3rd
4th


WR
Jeremy Maclin (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12579/jeremy-maclin)
Frankie Hammond (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16260/frankie-hammond)




TE
Travis Kelce (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15847/travis-kelce)
Demetrius Harris (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16318/demetrius-harris)
Ross Travis (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3936647/ross-travis)
James O'Shaughnessy (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2508079/james-o'shaughnessy)


LT
Eric Fisher (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15790/eric-fisher)
Zach Sterup (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576365/zach-sterup) Out
Reid Fragel (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16006/reid-fragel)



LG
Parker Ehinger (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576569/parker-ehinger)
Jarrod Pughsley (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17312/jarrod-pughsley)
Daniel Munyer (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2511330/daniel-munyer)



C
Mitch Morse (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2514122/mitch-morse)
Zach Fulton (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16923/zach-fulton)
Drew Nowak (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15366/drew-nowak)



RG
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16958/laurent-duvernay-tardif)
Jordan Devey (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16385/jordan-devey)
Garrick Mayweather (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2973300/garrick-mayweather)



RT
Mitchell Schwartz (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14951/mitchell-schwartz)
Jah Reid (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13999/jah-reid)
Curtis Feigt (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3164448/curtis-feigt)



WR
Albert Wilson (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17051/albert-wilson)
Chris Conley (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2578533/chris-conley)
Rod Streater (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15391/rod-streater)
Mike Williams (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13489/mike-williams)


QB
Alex Smith (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/8416/alex-smith)
Nick Foles (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14877/nick-foles)
Tyler Bray (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16252/tyler-bray) Out
Aaron Murray (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17021/aaron-murray)


FB
Anthony Sherman (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14135/anthony-sherman)
Trey Millard (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16901/trey-millard)




RB
Jamaal Charles (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11307/jamaal-charles) Probable
Charcandrick West (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17284/charcandrick-west)
Spencer Ware (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16020/spencer-ware)
Knile Davis (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15832/knile-davis)





BASE 3-4 Defense


POSITION
STARTER
2nd
3rd
4th


LDE
Jaye Howard (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15005/jaye-howard)
Chris Jones (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3044859/chris-jones)
Jimmy Staten (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16822/jimmy-staten)



NT
Dontari Poe (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14939/dontari-poe)
Rakeem Nunez-Roches (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2575453/rakeem-nunez-roches)
Niko Davis (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2575185/niko-davis)



RDE
Allen Bailey (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14020/allen-bailey)
Nick Williams (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2317118/nick-williams)
David King (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15905/david-king)



LOLB
Justin Houston (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14048/justin-houston)
Dee Ford (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16707/dee-ford)
Andy Mulumba (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16560/andy-mulumba)
Dadi Nicolas (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3929954/dadi-nicolas)


LILB
Derrick Johnson (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/8430/derrick-johnson)
D.J. Alexander (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3001171/d.j.-alexander)
Justin March (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2574282/justin-march)
Terrance Smith (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576809/terrance-smith)


RILB
Josh Mauga (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13165/josh-mauga)
Ramik Wilson (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2578565/ramik-wilson)
Tyrell Adams (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3895228/tyrell-adams)



ROLB
Tamba Hali (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/9606/tamba-hali)
Frank Zombo (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13779/frank-zombo)
Dezman Moses (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15272/dezman-moses)
Jonathan Massaquoi (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15099/jonathan-massaquoi)


CB
Steven Nelson (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045287/steven-nelson)
Phillip Gaines (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16750/phillip-gaines)
D.J. White (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2971478/d.j.-white)
Deveron Carr (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16254/deveron-carr)


SS
Eric Berry (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13252/eric-berry)
Daniel Sorensen (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17259/daniel-sorensen)
Eric Murray (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2970716/eric-murray)
Shakiel Randolph (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2980475/shakiel-randolph)


FS
Ron Parker (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14297/ron-parker)
Stevie Brown (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13321/stevie-brown)
Jamell Fleming (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14955/jamell-fleming)
Akeem Davis (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16702/akeem-davis)


CB
Marcus Peters (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2578378/marcus-peters)
Marcus Cooper (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15888/marcus-cooper)
KeiVarae Russell (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2980150/keivarae-russell)
Bryce Cheek (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2574267/bryce-cheek)



Rams:


OFFENSE


POSITION
STARTER
2nd
3rd
4th


WR
Kenny Britt (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12556/kenny-britt)
Bradley Marquez (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577645/bradley-marquez)
Pharoh Cooper (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3048897/pharoh-cooper)
Paul McRoberts (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2975817/paul-mcroberts)


TE
Cory Harkey (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15226/cory-harkey)
Justice Cunningham (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15991/justice-cunningham)
Temarrick Hemingway (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2580330/temarrick-hemingway)



LT
Greg Robinson (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/7439/greg-robinson)
Isaiah Battle (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2977676/isaiah-battle)
Darrell Williams (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577503/darrell-williams)
Pace Murphy (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2974612/pace-murphy)


LG
Cody Wichmann (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2517252/cody-wichmann)
Chase Reynolds (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14820/chase-reynolds)
David Arkin (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14119/david-arkin)



C
Tim Barnes (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14517/tim-barnes)
Eric Kush (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16035/eric-kush)
Brian Folkerts (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15447/brian-folkerts)



RG
Jamon Brown (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576647/jamon-brown)
Demetrius Rhaney (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16954/demetrius-rhaney)




RT
Rodger Saffold (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13294/rodger-saffold)
Robert Havenstein (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2515613/robert-havenstein)
Isaiah Battle (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2977676/isaiah-battle)
Andrew Donnal (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2511692/andrew-donnal)


WR
Tavon Austin (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15786/tavon-austin)
Brian Quick (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14914/brian-quick)
Michael Thomas (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3123986/michael-thomas)
Nelson Spruce (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576952/nelson-spruce)


QB
Case Keenum (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15168/case-keenum)
Jared Goff (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3046779/jared-goff)
Sean Mannion (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2517017/sean-mannion)
Dylan Thompson (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2516344/dylan-thompson)


TE
Lance Kendricks (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14007/lance-kendricks)
Tyler Higbee (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2573401/tyler-higbee)
Benson Browne (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577737/benson-browne)
Jake Stoneburner (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16493/jake-stoneburner)


RB
Todd Gurley (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2977644/todd-gurley)
Benjamin Cunningham (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16055/benjamin-cunningham)
Malcolm Brown (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2570986/malcolm-brown)
Terrence Magee (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577283/terrence-magee)






BASE 4-3 Defense


POSITION
STARTER
2nd
3rd
4th


LDE
William Hayes (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11337/william-hayes)
Ethan Westbrooks (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17285/ethan-westbrooks)
Quinton Coples (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14934/quinton-coples)
Matt Longacre (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3085243/matt-longacre)


LDT
Aaron Donald (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16716/aaron-donald)
Dominique Easley (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16721/dominique-easley)
Morgan Fox (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3059620/morgan-fox)



RDT
Michael Brockers (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14944/michael-brockers)
Cam Thomas (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13470/cam-thomas)




RDE
Robert Quinn (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13984/robert-quinn)
Eugene Sims (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13457/eugene-sims)




WLB
Akeem Ayers (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14015/akeem-ayers)
Cameron Lynch (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577602/cameron-lynch)
Brandon Chubb (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577919/brandon-chubb)
Nic Grigsby (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576660/nic-grigsby)


MLB
Alec Ogletree (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15806/alec-ogletree)
Bryce Hager (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2512999/bryce-hager)
Josh Forrest (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576678/josh-forrest)
Darreon Herring (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2972350/darreon-herring)


SLB
Akeem Ayers (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14015/akeem-ayers)
Cameron Lynch (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577602/cameron-lynch)




CB
Trumaine Johnson (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14989/trumaine-johnson)
Marcus Roberson (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2578582/marcus-roberson)
Mike Jordan (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3961462/mike-jordan)



SS
Maurice Alexander (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16937/maurice-alexander)
Christian Bryant (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16908/christian-bryant)
T.J. McDonald (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15852/t.j.-mcdonald)
Rohan Gaines (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2574521/rohan-gaines)


FS
Cody Davis (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16286/cody-davis)
Brian Randolph (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577709/brian-randolph)
Jordan Kovacs (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16363/jordan-kovacs)



CB
Mark Barron (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14932/mark-barron)
Jabriel Washington (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2578483/jabriel-washington)
Marcus Roberson (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17241/marcus-roberson)

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs vs. Rams: Game Preview
From Chiefs.com (http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-vs-Rams-Game-Preview/8919584f-54b2-4b6c-ad8a-3d38ec7e8007)

Posted Aug 19, 2016



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Chiefs Reporter
Chiefs.com
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The Chiefs head to Los Angeles to take on the relocated Rams

The very first time the Kansas City Chiefs travelled to the Los Angeles Coliseum for a game, it was for the world’s first Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers.

While the stakes Saturday night, when the newly relocated Los Angeles Rams host the Chiefs in Week 2 of the preseason, are far lower, it doesn’t take away from the history of the venue, or the fact that this could be the last time the Chiefs ever play there.

Last week, the Rams drew nearly 90,000 people, breaking the preseason attendance record.

Potentially in front of another big crowd, head coach Andy Reid will continue bracing his team for the approaching regular season.

The Chiefs closed down their most productive training camp in Reid’s four-year Kansas City tenure on Thursday.

“It was the sharpest, but again, it should be the sharpest having been together four years,” Reid said. “You expect it to continue the longer you’re around. They’ve done it and they kind of know the offense, and defense and special teams. So, I would tell you – yeah, they started off sharp and finished sharp.”

Of course, it is hard to get through a training camp without a few bumps and bruises. Quarterback Tyler Bray (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/tyler-bray/06c10495-26ee-4af5-a790-fdff645985be/), linebackers Tamba Hali (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/tamba-hali/84489e56-3951-4a24-a013-68b4f98ddfaf/), Justin Houston (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/justin-houston/5e8d4a7d-d14c-4d40-b457-f7be49f9cde8/) and Josh Mauga (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/josh-mauga/7446b947-aba3-412f-b5fa-9593ad2532e2/) and running backs Jamaal Charles (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/jamaal-charles/0c648717-db12-4089-9222-b245a9db4fc3/) and Charcandrick West (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/charcandrick-west/469d1cdd-34c2-42f3-80cf-23ebe34587f7/) are expected to be held out Saturday.

Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/jeremy-maclin/6383edc2-b027-4303-921d-2321355e7243/) and LB Dezman Moses (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/dezman-moses/680a1b59-ef60-4fad-bdfd-bfa838e2975c/) are expected to play despite being somewhat limited in practice this past week.

The playing time breakdown for the Chiefs against the Rams will be Alex Smith (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/alex-smith/dcd754ff-8e1b-4822-b124-a90ac6120120/) and the first team in the first half, followed by Nick Foles (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/nick-foles/b72be72d-8bf4-4b33-bc8b-fc1c6838fddd/) and the second team in the third quarter and Aaron Murray (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/aaron-murray/29893b32-ad47-43bf-b733-781bb71f3abf/) and Kevin Hogan (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/kevin-hogan/dabd20eb-6a48-4374-8c5c-a7efbd078e18/) and the third team in the fourth. Defensive coordinator Bob Sutton’s defense will likely follow suit.

This will be Foles’ first action against the Rams since they granted his release earlier this month.

http://www.chiefs.com/assets/images/imported/KC/photos/081916-Preview-Image.jpg

Smith said Thursday that he’s looking forward to getting some in-game repetitions with second-year WR Chris Conley (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/chris-conley/5cfcb031-8eb4-416c-9f2e-32d3a003aa82/) after an especially impressive final week of camp.

“This past week, Chris has played really well,” Smith said. “He continues to just add to his game. Physically he’s always had it, and I think mentally he’s been sharp. He’s been seeing things really well, he’s playing fast, and he’s made a bunch of strong catches as of late.”

Conley, Smith and the Chiefs first team will try to build upon their successful touchdown drive (http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-vs-Rams-Five-Things-to-Watch/28b04576-18dd-405d-a8bb-53952f4f8d26) from last week’s game against the Seahawks.

As Conley is standing out on offense, LB Justin March (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/justin-march/65855ea3-9d7c-4f60-9cc8-b01b24091fa3/) is doing the same on defense.

With Mauga unable to practice the last few days of camp, March has played well with the first team at the “Mike” linebacker position next to Derrick Johnson (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/derrick-johnson/361f2360-8ddb-4137-bd66-561e46714232/). Saturday will offer March the chance to work against another first team.

On the Rams unofficial team depth chart (http://www.therams.com/team/depth-chart.html), the first-team starting quarterback is listed as Case Keenum, but according to Rams head coach Jeff Fisher (http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-cowboys-20160814-snap-story.html), it is “quite likely” that the 2016 first overall pick, Jared Goff, will take first-teams snaps against the Chiefs on Saturday night.

During draft season, the NFL’s lead analyst, Mike Mayock, said that Goff could “play on Day 1. (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jared-goff?id=2555334) "March and the Chiefs first-team defense should have the opportunity to challenge that.

In front of March and Johnson, another player to watch is the first pick for the Chiefs in the 2016 draft in defensive tackle Chris Jones (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/chris-jones/57012a70-e70e-4afd-8e68-45892dfb68a1/), who has impressed the coaching staff throughout camp.

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“He’s got a good way about him,” defensive line coach Britt Reid said of Jones. “He came into a room that had some established guys and that’s not always the easiest thing to come into. It helps that he’s a good football player, but he has a good way about him and he does show that on the field.”

Including reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Marcus Peters (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/marcus-peters/0974ad95-eadc-43fa-b6ea-6fc223e97c8a/), the Chiefs also have some good, young talent to watch at the cornerback position in Steve Nelson, Phillip Gaines (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/phillip-gaines/f5df53a8-d02c-49f3-8c55-bbc6f4ae3468/), Marcus Cooper (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/marcus-cooper/ddae28df-ebaa-4c89-ad85-b74b1fced23b/) and rookie D.J. White (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/dj-white/6afcc32c-1924-42b8-9ea9-9acfc91cdfa8/).

“Everybody’s working hard,” assistant cornerbacks coach Al Harris said. “Steve’s doing a good job, Marcus is doing a good job and D.J. is actually doing a good job.”

Two of Los Angeles’ best players, RB Todd Gurley and defensive end Robert Quinn, are expected to make their preseason debuts against the Chiefs after being held out with injuries last week.

This Saturday night, the Chiefs become the second team to play against the Rams in the NFL’s return to the Los Angeles market. In its current environment, Los Angeles has a case for the best place the Chiefs could possibly go to mimic a true regular-season feel.

There is no other team out there with fans more excited that football is back, and the Coliseum should once again be rocking on Saturday night.

[ctchiefsfan]

As always, THANK YOU TopekaRoy for posting this. Hopefully I will get home from work early enough to watch some of this game. Please keep up the chatter guys. Helps me get a feel for how the game went.

[kcvet]

are you kiddin' me....the original Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum that was built in 1492??? unbelievable. during the war me and some pals drove up from San Diego to watch the Rams play. problem was we had to drive thru skid row. block after block of drunks. they ran out in the street hoping I would hit em for a tasty settlement. so I drove back and forth dodging drunks. their sons, or grandsons probably took over today jez...................

[Chiefs4life24]

some of those people cant help it though, so does that make you feel old then? lol

[Chiefster]

Go chiefs!!!!!!

[kcvet]

some of those people cant help it though, so does that make you feel old then? lol

old?? no i was somewhere between 18-22 and they were so bombed they could barley walk

[TopekaRoy]

I probably won't be posting much during the game tonight. I've got the Chiefs on the big screen, the Royals on the radio, the Cubs on the laptop, the Chicago Fire on the 11" tablet and the White Sox on the 9" tablet. That leaves my phone to follow this thread but typing on it is a real pain.

So ... Go Chiefs!

[Eydugstr]

Just hope everyone stays healthy! It's just preseason...

[matthewschiefs]

LETS DO THIS

A lot more fans in my neck of the woods pulling for the Chiefs tonight then would have been last year

[jason1981]

is it me or does the pregame show with Ballinger and other stink.? I wish they would get better people.

[Eydugstr]

Let's go offense

[Eydugstr]

Good job Kelce

[Eydugstr]

First down to Kelce

[Eydugstr]

First down Maclin

[Eydugstr]

Smith to Conley!

[Eydugstr]

Touchdown Ware!!!

[matthewschiefs]

TOUCHDOWN KANSAS CITY

Man the 1st team offense looks great so far

[jason1981]

Touchdown Ware!!!

we don't need a play by play post.

[jason1981]

I think we pull Alex out after 1st qtr. he looks good. no need to risk injury and gives files time with the ones.

[TopekaRoy]

we don't need a play by play post.
Yes, we do. For those who can't watch the game!

[Chiefs4life24]

How is this game on my tv says it doesnt come on until 10:00 pm

[matthewschiefs]

And the D looks HORRIBLE

It's 2003 all over

[Eydugstr]

Ok I'll hold back...was beginning to think i was the only one here...

[jason1981]

Yes, we do. For those who can't watch the game!

ok then I'm out. I'm not going to come in here just to read a play I just seen on tv. so this can be for people who can't watch it. later.

[Eydugstr]

Let's see if the offense can answer back

[matthewschiefs]

How long has it been since we felt better about the offense then the D

[Eydugstr]

How long has it been since we felt better about the offense then the D

It's preseason take it with a grain of salt. If this was middle of the season, yes I'd be worried about the D.

[jason1981]

the online didn't look to good on that drive but rams were blitzing. let's see how they adjust on their next drive and see if they can handle when things don't go so smoothly.

[Chiefs4life24]

Run d isnt very good

[matthewschiefs]

It's preseason take it with a grain of salt. If this was middle of the season, yes I'd be worried about the D.

I'm a bit worried because last year when Sean Smith was suspended they had trouble stopping people outside of Peters in the secondary. But it is preseason as you said we will see

[Eydugstr]

Ouch that run stung us...

[matthewschiefs]

This D is not giving me much to be excited about :(

[jason1981]

Run d isnt very good

was going to say the same thing but I think there doing a lot of experimenting with moving rookies and players around. Murray was in and white. so it's not our 1st Dec all the way.

[Eydugstr]

Dang our d line looked weak there

[Eydugstr]

Didn't look in to me

[jason1981]

that was to easy for the rams. Iv always been iffy with Sutton as d cord. he can never do in-game adjustments.

[jason1981]

Didn't look in to me

yeah second look it showed the ball on the outside of pilon

[kcvet]

we're gettin' rammed

[matthewschiefs]

Conley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chiefs4life24]

Wide open that was nice

[jason1981]

wow our o looking good. they came back with fire. Alex throws long several times.

[matthewschiefs]

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great to see the WRS getting into it

[matthewschiefs]

4 drives for the 1st team offense 3 tds Not bad I would say

[jason1981]

we're gettin' rammed

our offense isn't scared of no rams.

[matthewschiefs]

Would be nice to see the defense you know show some defense

[matthewschiefs]

YES

THERE YOU GO DEFENSE

Now get anther td and then get the 1st team out

[jason1981]

we're gettin' rammed


Would be nice to see the defense you know show some defense

agreed!!!!!

[jason1981]

we're gettin' rammed

I think we should pull Alex and Jack in out now. no need to risk then getting injured.

[matthewschiefs]

Defense can stop 2nd units so there's that

Still, a bit concerned about how bad they've looked against 1st teams. Outside of one play the Peters pick last week. But have to keep in mind the defense isn't whole yet either I guess but a lot of work to do

[jason1981]

we're gettin' rammed


Defense can stop 2nd units so there's that

Still, a bit concerned about how bad they've looked against 1st teams. Outside of one play the Peters pick last week. But have to keep in mind the defense isn't whole yet either I guess but a lot of work to do

that and were not all the way blitzing. and Reid said he wanted to move the secondary around to see some different looks. so I'm not totally concerned.

[Eydugstr]

Nice catch Wilson

[Chiefs4life24]

Maclin ejected

[Eydugstr]

Wow both ejected

[matthewschiefs]

What did Maclin do?

Maybe it's just the stream I didn't see him do anything to get tossed

[Chiefs4life24]

He retaliated by throwing a punch at Joyner's face

[Eydugstr]

What did Maclin do?

Maybe it's just the stream I didn't see him do anything to get tossed
He gave a shove back.

[jason1981]

we're gettin' rammed

There's Reid red zone play calling again. more swing passes and no shots into the end zone tell last play.

[matthewschiefs]

He retaliated by throwing a punch at Joyner's face

I didn't see that. But this stream isn't the greatest

[jason1981]

we're gettin' rammed

I think Conley is our #2 wr.

[jason1981]

why is the quote keep showing up on my post?

[jason1981]

we're gettin' rammed

see^^^^^^^^

[jason1981]

nevermind I fixed it

[Chiefs4life24]

Yeah I think Conley has figured it out and is ready to fly

[Eydugstr]

Yeah I think Conley has figured it out and is ready to fly

Seems a lot more confident definitely

[matthewschiefs]

Never good to see a guy carted off in the preseason

[matthewschiefs]

The rams are very jumpy on the d line

[Eydugstr]

Nice pass to Tyreek Hill

[Eydugstr]

Confused officiating....

[matthewschiefs]

Way to many flags

[jason1981]

what's up with the rams jumping off sides so much. same players to. you'd think their coack would yank them out to show he won't tolerate it. but thanks for like 30 free yards.

[matthewschiefs]

what's up with the rams jumping off sides so much. same players to. you'd think their coack would yank them out to show he won't tolerate it. but thanks for like 30 free yards.

Jeff Fisher and Gregg Williams are there coaches both always tend to have teams that don't have much discipline

[Eydugstr]

Rams just don't have the depth we do...Guys getting desperate to make a roster = jumping offsides

[jason1981]

that new rule is dumb. why does the ball get places where the missed field goal was kicked.

[jason1981]

Rams just don't have the depth we do...Guys getting desperate to make a roster = jumping offsides

it's the same 2 players jumping off sides. and their not fighting for a roster spot.

[matthewschiefs]

Help wanted in the secondary badly need depth there

[matthewschiefs]

it's the same 2 players jumping off sides. and their not fighting for a roster spot.

They had their 1st team guys jumping offsides to.

[Eydugstr]

Which two didn't get their numbers

[Chiefs4life24]

I've never seen this many offsetting penalties

[matthewschiefs]

Muarry time

[matthewschiefs]

I've never seen this many offsetting penalties

Way to many flags for the Chiefs even if it's preseason

[Eydugstr]

Nice run Reaves

[matthewschiefs]

Muarry can't do that

[jason1981]

Which two didn't get their numbers

Easley was one of them can't remember the other one but they both had 2 each was called.

[Eydugstr]

Should've kicked it

[Chiefs4life24]

Jesus stupid trick plays Reaves had it

[Eydugstr]

Nice stop D

[matthewschiefs]

Very disappointing outing from Murray

[Chiefs4life24]

I give Murray a B that last play wasn't on him, I like the throws he made

[jason1981]

Murray and Hogan will be cut. bray needs to get healthy.

[jason1981]

I give Murray a B that last play wasn't on him, I like the throws he made

???? that fumble was completely on him. he cost us the game.

[Chiefs4life24]

No it wasn't Reaves had it and dropped it

[jason1981]

Murray's passes took to much time to get to the era. It gives the defenders to much time recover.

[jason1981]

No it wasn't Reaves had it and dropped it

no he didn't. Murray fumbled the snap. he couldn't catch the snap.

[Chiefs4life24]

All this game was just bad flucky luck

[jason1981]

Murray's passes took to much time to get to the era. It gives the defenders to much time recover.

watch the replay. It shows that it hit Murray in the hands and never had control of the ball at all. he tried to act like he was handing it off hoping Reaves could grab it.

[jason1981]

All this game was just bad flucky luck

yeah besides the loss the 1st o looked good and think we found our #2 we in Conley. Wilson wasn't even involved til late. Murray lost any momentum he may he had with bray being out. our run def needs some work.

[Chiefs4life24]

Our run d scares me a lot

[matthewschiefs]

Our run d scares me a lot

That will get better when we get our guys back.

Our secondary is what scares me. Outside of Peters it's pretty bad

[Chiefs4life24]

We need Gaines back badly, and Nelson and White will help also

[jason1981]

We need Gaines back badly, and Nelson and White will help also

remember Gaines isn't proven either. he's never impressed me.

[matthewschiefs]

remember Gaines isn't proven either. he's never impressed me.

He hasn't even been able to stay on the field. They CAN NOT rely on him. They just can't

[Chiefs4life24]

He is the second best corner on this team when healthy, his games last year were proof of that before he got hurt

[Chiefs4life24]

Also on Wilson I don't think he is even #3 in my mind Hill has taken that from him so in my mind Wilson is #4

[matthewschiefs]

He is the second best corner on this team when healthy, his games last year were proof of that before he got hurt

That's just the thing with him. He's always getting hurt it seems. There are guys who have talent to play in the NFL just don't have the body that will hold up to it. I hope that's not the case with Gains but it might be.

[jason1981]

He is the second best corner on this team when healthy, his games last year were proof of that before he got hurt

Gaines hasn't proven anything. If thats the case than Cooper proved himself when he 1st came here. Gaines hasn't proven anything. our secondary stunk last year til Sean Smith came back from suspension. one or two good games playing in the slot doesnt prove anything. Gaines has never looked that good to me.

[jason1981]

Also on Wilson I don't think he is even #3 in my mind Hill has taken that from him so in my mind Wilson is #4

I have never been high on Wilson either. if I'd rather have hill or streamer as #3 or dat.

[Chiefs4life24]

I'm surprised we haven't seen Robinson play yet, he has amazing hands

[Justin5772002]

Aaron Murray needs to learn how to not choke when the pressure is on. That wasn't a bad snap and he completely muffed it. Walking out that stadium was embarrassing. I had to moon a Lambs fan that wouldn't quit talking ****. Oh well at least our 1s won!

[jason1981]

Aaron Murray needs to learn how to not choke when the pressure is on. That wasn't a bad snap and he completely muffed it. Walking out that stadium was embarrassing. I had to moon a Lambs fan that wouldn't quit talking ****. Oh well at least our 1s won!

don't tell cbeifs4life24 that he thinks Reaves fumbled the snap. it hit Murray right jn the hands and he never caught it lr had control of it at all then he tried to act like he tried to hand it off just to try an act like it was a fumbled hand off instead of a fumbled snap.

[jason1981]

all we had to do is kill the clock and kick a field goal. why were we in shotgun formation anyways. but still its on Murray to cstch a snap that hit him right in the hands.

[Justin5772002]

I was 7 or eight rows from the front. I seen it all up close and personal. Definately Murrays fault on that kne he fumbled the snap then he recovered. The defender ripped it out and they fell on it.

[matthewschiefs]

I give Murray 99.9% of the blame

It wasn't the greatest snap ever but one a NFL QB has to make. Has to.

He had anther fumble that killed anther drive. A real bad outing from Murry tonight. Might cost him a spot

[Chiefs4life24]

More usual Reid stupid play calling, I'm so over trying to get cute and calling damn trick plays, screens and all that crap, he calls the same dump route 3 times and then finally takes a shot at the endzone shouldn't you do this on first and second down

[ctchiefsfan]

Yes, we do. For those who can't watch the game!

Thank you! Those of us that work on game day really appreciate a game-day thread that gives us some feel for the game.

[ctchiefsfan]

How long has it been since we felt better about the offense then the D

A long time.

[ctchiefsfan]

Bummer to lose another game by 1 point but it really doesn't concern me much. EB not in. Houston not in. Hali not in. No...I'm not too worried.

[Chiefs4life24]

Our run d is not very good it wasnt very good last year even with everyone playing, sutton needs to learn how to adjust

[jason1981]

Our run d is not very good it wasnt very good last year even with everyone playing, sutton needs to learn how to adjust

that's what if never liked about Sutton. he can never make in game adjustments.

[Chiefs4life24]

Between Sutton and Reid thats the possibility of 2 losses based on their calls

[jason1981]

yeah just like 2 straight swing passes then a run play that Murray fumbled the snap. why were they in shotgun instead of under Center an just run the ball and kill the clock and kick it to win. Reid's play calling at its best again. just like earlier in the game he kept on passing sideways and took no shots into tje end zone. Reid's play calling will atleast costs us 2 games and Sutton will cost us 2 games so that will be 4 games that coaches losses the games for us.

[jason1981]

I say that but i still like rwid as our coach. the players will always play hard for him. just wish he would give up play calling.

[Justin5772002]

I say that but i still like rwid as our coach. the players will always play hard for him. just wish he would give up play calling.. Remember how that worked out for him in Philly?

[ctchiefsfan]

Yup. Some of Reid's play calling does leave us wondering WTF??? But every time I want to slit his throat I keep remembering 2-14 to 11-5 and 31-17 over 3 years regular season and 3 years in a row of winning seasons and breaking the curse. When I add all that up against some befuddling play-calling I keep coming to the same conclusion....Andy Reid is a damned good coach. What I find really striking is the 2-14 to 11-5 turnaround. Reid did that with a team that was largely unchanged personel-wise other than the addition of Alex Smith. And to be honest, I don't think anybody is going to call Alex the second coming of Joe Montana.

Yeah...Reid is maddening sometimes with his play-calling and clock management but if you judge him on results he looks pretty damned good to me.

[TopekaRoy]

yeah just like 2 straight swing passes then a run play that Murray fumbled the snap. why were they in shotgun instead of under Center an just run the ball and kill the clock and kick it to win. ...

If this was a real-live, regular season game that actually counted, I might agree with you. But it wasn't. Maybe Reid didn't care about kicking a FG and getitng a meaningless win. Maybe he wanted to see if Murray and the also-rans could get a touchdown while they were in the red zone. Maybe he wanted to evaluate some of those players in an end-of-game, down-by-4 situation. Isn't player evaluation what the preseason games are for?

I agree that sometimes Reid's play calling leaves me scratching my head, but if this game had counted I'm pretty sure he would have just ate up as much clock as possible and kicked the field goal. But I can't get too mad at him for working on some plays, now, when the games don't count so he can be beter informed when it comes time to make those difficult cuts.

[ctchiefsfan]

If this was a real-live, regular season game that actually counted, I might agree with you. But it wasn't. Maybe Reid didn't care about kicking a FG and getitng a meaningless win. Maybe he wanted to see if Murray and the also-rans could get a touchdown while they were in the red zone. Maybe he wanted to evaluate some of those players in an end-of-game, down-by-4 situation. Isn't player evaluation what the preseason games are for?

I agree that sometimes Reid's play calling leaves me scratching my head, but if this game had counted I'm pretty sure he would have just ate up as much clock as possible and kicked the field goal. But I can't get too mad at him for working on some plays, now, when the games don't count so he can be beter informed when it comes time to make those difficult cuts.

A tip of my hat Sir.

[jason1981]

yeah it just looked like he called the same play twice in a row but I'm not sure. I agree with you though.

[ctchiefsfan]

The thing to remember is that the primary goal in pre-season is for the coaches to evaluate players so as to have the best line-up possible once the regular season starts. Winning pre-season games is secondary.