Chiefs Take 23-7 Preason Football Win Over Bears

By ESPN

Alex Smith looked sharp in leading three scoring drives in the first half and the Kansas City Chiefs got a 23-7 preseason victory over the Chicago Bears on Saturday.

Smith completed 20 of 30 passes for 181 yards before Nick Foles came in to start the third quarter. The defense strangled Chicago's offense, and the Chiefs (1-2) came away with the win after dropping their first two exhibitions.

Kansas City has one more tuneup against Green Bay before opening against San Diego on Sept. 11. But in what is generally the final dress rehearsal for the starters, the Chiefs dominated.

"I certainly feel like we're ready as far as game speed, as far as getting the trials, getting enough plays," Smith said. "I felt like we got in a lot of different situations -- the goal line, short yardage, red zone, got a little two-minute today. That's kind of what you want, I feel like, in the preseason."

Kansas City got two second-quarter field goals from Cairo Santos and a 1-yard touchdown run by Spencer Ware in the closing seconds of the half to take a 13-0 lead. But the score didn't reflect just how lopsided the game was.

The Chiefs outgained the Bears 239-20 in the half, had 16 first downs compared to Chicago's two and dominated time of possession 21:54 to 8:06.

Eagles 33, Colts 23

Sam Bradford continues making his pitch to be the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback. On Saturday night, he threw mostly strikes.

With Carson Wentz missing a second straight game because of fractured ribs, Bradford led the Eagles on three touchdown drives and to a third straight preseason victory, 33-23.

Bradford has been virtually flawless in each of his three starts. This time, he was 17 of 20 for 167 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception. He played into the third quarter and led the Eagles to scores on four of their first six possessions.

Will that be enough to hold off Wentz, the No. 2 pick in this year's draft?

First-year coach Doug Pederson isn't saying yet.

"I made a decision way back in OTAs to split all the reps equally three ways all the way through training camp," he said.

"This is the first week Sam's had 100 percent of the reps, and it showed tonight. He was high-percentage, just seeing the field and putting the ball exactly where he wants to put it."

Friday, August 26 Scoreboard

New England 19, Carolina 17

Washington 21, Buffalo 16

Tampa Bay 30, Cleveland 13

PIttsburgh 27, New Orleans 14

Green Bay 21, San Francisco 10

Saturday, August 27 Scoreboard

Kansas City 23, Chicago 7

Baltimore 30, Detroit 9

Philadelphia 33, Indianapolis 23

New York Giants 21, New York Jets 20

Tennessee 27, Oakland 14

Denver 17, Los Angeles Rams 9

Sunday, August 28 Scoreboard

Minnesota 23, San Diego 10

Houston 34, Arizona 24

Jacksonville 26, Cincinnati 21

Thursday, September 1 Schedule (All Times Central)

New England at New York, 6 p.m.

New York at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Jacksonville at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Tennessee at Miami, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Carolina, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Baltimore at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Green Bay at Kansas City, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Denver at Arizona, 8:30 p.m.

Seattle at Oakland, 9 p.m.

San Francisco at San Diego, 9 p.m.