The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, highlighted by rookie left tackle Kingsley Suamataia's challenging performance. After struggling against veteran pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, Coach Andy Reid opted to pull Suamataia in favor of Wanya Morris to offer a learning opportunity. Reid emphasized the importance of growth for Suamataia despite his rough outing.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes also supported Suamataia, encouraging him to continue improving amidst setbacks. The Chiefs will consider his future start against the Atlanta Falcons based on game tape analysis.