The Kansas City Chiefs proved Monday night they can play a little defense, too. The same group that struggled to contain the Steelers and Raiders in back-to-back losses shut down Denver, picking off Trevor Siemian three times, picking up two fumbles and taking one of them back for a touchdown in a 29-19 victory over their AFC West rivals.
Raiders wide receiver Johnny Holton consumed double teams Thursday night in punt coverage, eating up the attention of jammers by chomping through contact as he impressed coaches with his special teams play.
More than 40 Raiders players did not play a single snap Thursday night in the exhibition finale against the Seattle Seahawks in which EJ Manuel clearly won the backup quarterback battle over Connor Cook.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Seahawks’ season in the 21st of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
