Chiefs at Jaguars - Week 1 - Record: 1-0

Remember that year not too long ago, I believe it was 2013, when the Chiefs did not have a single touchdown by a wide receiver the entire season?

Today we had a wide receiver touchdown on the third play of the game. In fact Sammy Watkins added two more on the day. Wow. Last year a lot of people took on the role of detractor in dismissing Watkins' contribution, but I believe it was obvious through the season he was severely underrated. This year, he's worked his butt off, and today did it pay off. While Mahomes' passes were studly, Watkins did everything getting open then separating for touchdowns.

The big question from all of us in the Kingdom was the defense, but it came through when it needed to, forcing a clutch turnover when the Jags were driving and the score was a relatively close 23-13. When Jacksonville scored on their second possession it looked like we were just barely missing making the plays, and things came together for us much better as the game wore on. Our push up front was stalwart, and we held uber-back Leonard Fournette to under 100 yards on the ground. Also of note was Kendall Fuller's fine coverage of Dede Westbrook, helping keep their offense in check. Yes I know Fuller missed a couple of swats he should have had, but he was just one of those who showed today that our defense does have promise this year.

One of the storylines, as it is often regrettably too much a storyline, was the injury situation. Their quarterback Nick Foles went out early with a shoulder injury, but his replacement brand spankin-new Gardner Minshew actually did reasonably well. Our major injury was to Tyreek Hill, who actually had to go to the hospital to have his collarbone examined. Turns out preliminary reports are that it won't need surgery, but he'll be out for a few weeks.

Then there was the ankle injury to Patrick Mahomes. Early word is it is just a sprain -- he did go out but came back in to play. This is why depth on a football team is so critical, and it is neat to see Brett really address that area. It is also why we put Chad Henne on the able-to-return form of IR so he can still come back this year just in case.

The Jags are a mid-level ability NFL team with very positive upside, and remember, they were in the AFC championship game just two years ago. I'd even heard Mitch say on the radio that the Jags defense even last year allowed the fewest points at home of any team.

Meanwhile we still put 40 points up with the highlight play of a wide receiver who I think will make people take notice.
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