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Chiefs reportedly bump QB Mahomes up to 2nd-string

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on August 11, 2017 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

  • The Kansas City Chiefs elevated first-round pick Patrick Mahomes to second-string quarterback after their first preseason game, according to Terez Paylor.
  • Mahomes played 18 snaps on Friday night against the 49ers and received a 78.9 overall grade, with a 77.6 grade in the passing game (good for seventh in the entire league during the first week of the preseason).
  • Mahomes handled the blitz well in his small sample, completing both of his passes in that situation for 22 yards and a 112.5 passer rating.
  • His main competition for the second job, veteran Tyler Bray, was not as impressive Friday, throwing an interception in eight pass attempts and generating just a 47.4 passer rating.

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