Chiefs preseason game two exposed depth and roster questions without Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Gardner Minshew steered the offense while Rasheed Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Sky Moore showed aftermarket upside as late-season depth pieces, with Taekquin Thornton flashing in short-area targets and Sky Moore contributing on a punt return. On defense, injuries and absence of leaders like Chris Jones and Nick Bolton highlighted the gaps, pushing Omar Norman-Lott and Kingsley Suamataia into bigger roles and testing the durability of the depth chart as Kansas City gears toward Week 1 against the Chargers. The discussion circled around roster math—whether Nico Thornton or Jason Brownlee, Elijah Mitchell, and Carson Steel survive waivers—and how the third preseason game will shape leadership, ball security, and the 53-man plan. Overall, optimistic flashes from youngsters contrasted with persistent questions about run defense, continuity, and injury toll, as the Chiefs prepare for a Brazil trip and a crucial early-season stretch.