KC Chiefs vs. Cardinals: Key takeaways from the preseason win

Darwin Looks Determined

Darwin Thompson showed some flashes during Friday’s contest against the Cardinals. The 24-year-old running back carried the ball eight times for 49 yards and caught two passes for seven more yards.

Thompson showed flashes of explosiveness and toughness, especially in the second quarter. The former sixth round pick had four consecutive rush attempts. He ran for 11 yards, six yards, eight yards, and three yards on those four attempts. Those aren’t crazy numbers, but when a running back is picking up five yards on three consecutive carries, it’s worth noticing.

Thompson then opened up the third quarter with a 13-yard run and a 6-yard reception. The former Utah State running back showed great burst through the hole and was quick to find the open running lanes. Thompson can still contribute and his performance comes at a good time for roster evaluation.

Daurice Will Make The Roster

Speaking of the final roster, Daurice Fountain has been a standout during the first two weeks of the preseason for the Chiefs. After catching four passes for 38 yards against San Francisco, Fountain followed that up with three catches for 54 yards against Arizona.

Fountain, a former 2018 fifth-round pick, has played very well during this preseason, making it difficult for the Chiefs to move on from him. Fountain made a couple of tough catches, but the one that stood out was the 41-yard catch along the sideline late in the third quarter. Fountain will not be a guy who gets a lot of playing time, but he is a name to remember as roster cuts come due at month’s end.