Three plays, 49 yards, and one veteran tight end rose to the top for Kansas City in Week 1 of the NFL preseason. Robert Tonyan hauled in three passes for 49 yards to lead the Chiefs’ tight ends, a notable performance that hints at a real depth chart battle behind Travis Kelce. Jared Wiley joined the mix with a two-yard grab, illustrating the club’s willingness to test its backup options in the wake of a forgettable offensive showing. The coaching staff was left with meaningful decisions as cuts loom and roster spots tighten. Tonyan’s production could tilt the balance toward a secure spot on the 53-man roster, while Wiley’s contribution keeps a young secondary option in play. Kelce remains the focal point, but Tonyan’s outing adds a layer of intrigue in the Chiefs’ pass-game plans and red-zone look. KC’s TE room suddenly feels multi-faceted, which could influence late-round fantasy picks and weekly streaming decisions if the trend continues.

Daniel Jones has joined the Minnesota Vikings, signing with their practice squad after being released by the New York Giants. His tenure with the Giants ended following a challenging season where he threw for 2,070 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.

As the sixth overall pick in the 2019 draft, Jones had a rocky six-year stint with New York, starting 69 games and accumulating 14,582 passing yards. With the Vikings, he will have a chance to rejuvenate his career under head coach Kevin O'Connell.

Puka Nacua made a significant impact in his return for the Los Angeles Rams, achieving a 100-yard performance despite being on a pitch count. The game also saw standout performances from Justin Jefferson and Kyren Williams, both exceeding 100 yards.

Cooper Kupp and Nacua's return to the field revitalized the Rams' offense, with Nacua becoming the focal point of the passing game. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings heavily relied on Aaron Jones, who played a career-high 92% of offensive snaps.

The Minnesota Vikings will be without tight end T.J. Hockenson and offensive lineman Dalton Risner for their upcoming game against the Detroit Lions. Both players were unable to practice fully this week, leading to their downgrade to out.

Hockenson remains on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL last season, while Risner is also sidelined with a back injury. The Vikings have signed Robert Tonyan to the active roster to fill the void left by Hockenson.