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NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: Detroit Lions 24, Chiefs 23

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Aug 18, 2024

In Two series that ended in field goals, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs starting lineup showcased what should be a high-flying attack in the regular season and postseason, complete with a behind-the-back pass.

A touchdown pass from Carson Wentz was caught by rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who also finished the game with 62 receiving yards on three catches and 11 rushing yards on one carry. T

he Detroit Lions, who prevailed 24-23, acquired Nate Sudfeld to start at quarterback. Sudfeld went on to gain 196 passing yards and one score. In the passing game, rookie running back Sione Vaki of the Lions also appeared to be a weapon.

The committed graders at PFF were hard at work, evaluating each player on each play in real time. Following a comprehensive evaluation, the grades and data will be made accessible tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST. To give you a preview, we’ve collected some high-level information including snap counts from the game in the interim.

In addition, our knowledgeable graders have selected the game’s star player, emphasizing outstanding play on the field.

PLAYER OF THE GAME

Against the Lions, rookie linebacker Curtis Jacobs of the Chiefs, who was undrafted, was a superb run defender. On just 13 run-defense actions, he earned three stops in that area, including two tackles for loss or no gain. Moreover, Jacobs competed well on nine coverage snaps.

BOX SCORE

Lions Chiefs
Total points 24 23
Total offensive plays 74 56
Average EPA per play 0.076 -0.198
Total net yards 457 256
Avg yards per play 6.2 4.6
Total first downs 24 13
Rushing first downs 5 2
Passing first downs 19 10
Penalty first downs 0 1
Third-down efficiency 44% 29%
Fourth-down efficiency 0% 0%
Possessions 12 12
Avg plays per drive 6.8 5.6
Avg yards per drive 35.1 19.7
Avg points per drive 1.9 1.8
Red-zone possessions 5 2
Red-zone plays 15 6
Red-zone TDs 1 0
Red-zone FGs 2 2
Red-zone scoring efficiency 60% 100%

 

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