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The Kansas City Chiefs' 'Run It Back' Campaign is Off to a Great Start

The Kansas City Chiefs' quest for a second consecutive Super Bowl title is off to a 1-0 start. Tucker Franklin and Jordan Foote discuss the team's Week 1 win.

It took a while for the Kansas City Chiefs to get going, but once they did, they never looked back. 

After the Houston Texans jumped out to a 7-0 lead, the Chiefs did what they do best, hanging 31 unanswered points on the board. That was enough to smooth things over for the rest of the game, and the Chiefs ended up winning 34-20. But don't let the box score fool you: The game wasn't very close. 

I joined Arrowhead Report's Tucker Franklin on Friday's episode of Roughing the Kicker to discuss the Chiefs' opening game of the season. Here are just a few of the things that stuck out to me:

1. Unfortunate Injuries

The Chiefs lost defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, defensive end Alex Okafor and cornerback Charvarius Ward to injuries on Thursday night. Saunders dislocated his elbow, Okafor suffered a hamstring injury and Ward fractured his hand. Losing two players from the defensive line is less than ideal, but Ward's absence will be felt the most. The cornerback group was already inexperienced, so he and cornerback Bashaud Breeland cannot return soon enough.

2. The Chris Jones-Frank Clark Duo is Stronger Than Ever

Of the Chiefs' four sacks on Deshaun Watson, 2.5 of them came from Jones and Clark. Jones started slow but got going as the game progressed, wreaking havoc on the Texans' offensive line. Clark looked powerful and explosive, which makes it a good time for a reminder that we were robbed of a healthy Clark to begin the 2019 season.

3. Rookies Galore

Several of the Chiefs' selections from the 2020 NFL Draft showed out in their career debuts. Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire topped the 100-yard mark on the ground and had a touchdown. Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed made several nice plays in coverage. Defensive end Michael Danna ended up playing more than some expected, having some solid reps. Punter Tommy Townsend eased any worries that previously existed when the team cut Dustin Colquitt. Aside from Willie Gay Jr.'s lack of snaps on defense, it was a terrific night for the young guns. 

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