Chiefs still emphasize preseason games despite injury risk
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid speaks at a news conference after the team's preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 17-7. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid speaks at a news conference after the team's preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 17-7. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Aug. 18, 2019 12:04 AM EDT
FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (25) runs for a touchdown ahead of Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Tony Lippett (39) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo. Darwin Thompson had lasted until the sixth round of the NFL draft when the Chiefs finally selected him. Maybe teams were turned off by his size (5-foot-8) or his alma mater (Utah State). (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (25) runs for a touchdown ahead of Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Tony Lippett (39) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo. Darwin Thompson had lasted until the sixth round of the NFL draft when the Chiefs finally selected him. Maybe teams were turned off by his size (5-foot-8) or his alma mater (Utah State). (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Aug. 20, 2019 08:54 AM EDT