Chiefs fall 16-15 to Buccaneers in preseason matchup

Kansas City and Tampa Bay played a close preseason game on Saturday night, with the Buccaneers edging the Chiefs 16-15. Kicker Harrison Butker contributed three field goals, including a 58-yard and a 69-yard attempt that would have set a new NFL record, but missed a point-after and a 43-yard field goal in the final minutes.

Defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah recorded a quarterback hit and a sack, while rookie edge rusher R. Mason Thomas also logged a hit and a near-interception on a screen pass.

The Chiefs' offensive line dealt with injuries to left tackle Josh Simmons and right guard Trey Smith. Veteran Jaylon Moore started at left tackle, Mike Caliendo at right guard and rookie Kahlil Benson at right tackle; Benson showed promise on a run play but struggled in pass protection on two snaps, including a play that led to a strip sack of quarterback Justin Fields.

Backup quarterback Justin Fields faced pressure from the Buccaneers' defense and had difficulty maintaining ball security, prompting discussion about the depth chart. Rookie Garrett Nussmeier appeared more in rhythm with the offense but also threw a near-interception.

Second-year wide receiver Jalen Royals led the Chiefs with six receptions for 51 yards and a 12-yard gain after catch, including a 17-yard catch that set up a touchdown by rookie running back Emmett Johnson, the team's only preseason score.