The Kansas City Chiefs are out to get their first win of the new season on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, even if the result won’t count toward their official record at the end of the year. The preseason is a crucial time for any team in the NFL, but given Kansas City’s Super Bowl aspirations, it will be all the more important for the Chiefs as they look to finalize their roster ahead of their 2023 campaign.
Though the outcome of this game will be trivial by the season’s end, there is still plenty to compete for against New Orleans. Here are our five keys to the Chiefs’ first preseason tilt against the Saints on Sunday: