Patrick Mahomes running the scout team offense? You read that right, Emerald City. That’s the wild scene unfolding in Kansas City as our Hawks get ready to clash with the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium this Friday evening, kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid dropped a bombshell, announcing rookie Garrett Nussmeier as the starter for this crucial early season matchup against our squad. This isn’t just a slight pivot for the Chiefs, it’s a full-on turn that our defense needs to be ready for.
Rookie Nussmeier Stepping Up for the Chiefs
This Friday, it’s all about Garrett Nussmeier, the rookie from LSU. Reid didn’t mince words, saying, “The young kid is going to go. He’ll start the game.” Nussmeier and fourth-string quarterback Chris Oladokun are set to split playing time, assuming Oladokun clears concussion protocol first. What’s even crazier is that Nussmeier has been taking reps with the Chiefs’ starting offense all week! Reid was impressed, noting, “He’s done a nice job. We threw him right into the fire there with the first group, and I thought he handled it well, it wasn’t a big shock to him. It looked like he stepped in and took it on, had good leadership, good tempo in and out of the huddle.” If Oladokun can’t go, it could be the full Nussmeier show, with Justin Fields dressed as a backup. Our Hawks’ defense needs to come out aggressive, ready to pressure this rookie and show him what NFL football is really like.
Mahomes on the Sidelines and Other Chiefs Bumps
So, where’s Patrick Mahomes in all this? He’s been the scout-team quarterback this week, still not cleared to play in a live game. Reid said Mahomes has “looked good during the practices” and praised him as a “pretty good scout-team quarterback.” He “looked strong, and obviously, his attitude is right.” It’s definitely an interesting situation for a team like the Chiefs to have their star QB in that role, even if temporary. Beyond the QB drama, the Chiefs are dealing with a few other early season bumps that our Hawks should absolutely exploit. Linebacker Jack Cochrane (Knee), safety Chamarri Conner, defensive end Ashton Gillotte (Foot), guard C.J. Hanson, wide receiver Jimmy Holiday, left tackle Josh Simmons (Back), and defensive end Tyreke Smith (Hamstring) are all out for the game. Josh Simmons is “just getting his back checked out.” These are key absences our coaching staff, led by Mike Macdonald, should be scheming against.
Our Hawks need to seize this opportunity. This isn’t just another game; it’s a chance to make a statement against a Chiefs team that’s clearly figuring things out on offense, starting a rookie, and missing some key players. Let’s go Hawks, make some noise at Arrowhead!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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