Kansas City’s 33-16 loss to Seattle in the NFL preseason Week 2 underscored a stiff test for the Chiefs’ depth chart. Gardner Minshew connected efficiently, finishing 7-of-9 for 70 yards and the team’s lone TD to Robert Tonyan, while Carson Steele and Brashard Smith each ripped 22 yards on seven and three carries, respectively, hinting at a small-but-present ground committee behind the usual starter. The showing kept KC’s offense in a wary-but-hopeful mode as rotation players built reps for the regular season.

Defensively, the Chiefs’ second and third units allowed 477 net yards and four touchdowns, a reminder that depth still needs tightening. Jack Cochrane and Cooper McDonald each logged seven tackles to pace the stops, but Seattle’s defense limited KC’s execution while KC was built around reserve personnel. Fantasy managers should note the pass-game efficiency from Minshew and Tonyan, plus the backfield split that could translate into occasional touches if KC sticks with a committee approach in the earlygoing.

In short, KC’s preseason performance offered a mixed bag: a clean turnover count, a promising quick-strike connection between Minshew and Tonyan, and two backfield options showing flashes without seizing control. For now, Tonyan could emerge as a reliable tight-end limb in late rounds, while Steele/Smith represent speculative depth. The road to Week 1 will hinge on how much these units are trusted in closer-to-real-game conditions.

Overall, the result keeps fantasy rosters in a wait-and-see mode, especially around KC’s backfield roles and the reliability of the defense’s reserve corps. Adjust expectations accordingly and monitor how these units are deployed in the next exhibition to gauge late-round depth or potential breakout opportunities.