The Kansas City Chiefs have their second preseason game in the books with a 24-14 win over the Washington Commanders. The game provided an extended look at the starters, despite a few key absences. There were big performances on both sides of the ball, with some highlight-reel plays that made social media go wild.
Here are some of the best Twitter reactions from the preseason Week 2 game at Arrowhead Stadium:
Justin Watson receives more praise after another impressive game
Patrick Mahomes connected twice with Justin Watson for 52 yards in Saturday’s game, including a 39-yard play on the opening drive. Watson led the team in receiving during last week’s game and followed up with another productive performance. Chiefs fans shared their support for their new receiver and great work this preseason.
Mahomes dime to Justin Watson pic.twitter.com/dq04IS328O
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) August 20, 2022
Justin Watson’s MRI came back #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/37vkI8lqom
— Chandler Wallander (@_chandler_____) August 20, 2022
Pat and Justin Watson pic.twitter.com/n4272r8omS
— Chiefs_All_Day (@Chiefs_All_Day) August 20, 2022
Really happy for #Chiefs WR Justin Watson; he’s finally getting an opportunity to showcase his ability after being a longtime core special teamer with the Bucs.
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) August 20, 2022
Patrick Mahomes with another sidearm throw across the body
The legend of Patrick Mahomes continues to grow as he used the second preseason game to add to his highlight reel. Mahomes completed another incredible sidearm throw across his body to Justin Watson that didn’t take long to catch Twitter’s attention.
How are you supposed to defend this throw from Patrick Mahomes? Simply amazing pic.twitter.com/UaF9lS6sbT
— Alex Micheletti (@AlexMicheletti) August 20, 2022
Patrick Mahomes doing Mahomes stuff. Sidearm against the grain for a first. It's a great time to be a fan of the #KCChiefs
— bobreinsch🌻 (@bobreinsch) August 20, 2022
Just your usual Patrick Mahomes rolling left, then throwing sidearm across the body for a completion.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) August 20, 2022
Perfect Mahomes pass to Watson. That looked sharp.
— Jeff Rosen (@jeff_rosen88) August 20, 2022
Jody Fortson reaches the end zone twice
The last year of rehab and recovery for Jody Fortson has shown its worth after an impressive first-half performance on Saturday. Fortson was Mahomes’ favorite red zone target, with both first-team scoring drives ending a touchdown reception. Observers on Twitter instantly showed their appreciation for the Chiefs’ tight end.
This Jody Fortson kid looks like he’s got this whole “toe tap inbounds” thing down.
Two touchdowns in the first half that looked like this. 🧐 pic.twitter.com/CC4IdGD894
— John “Winter Soldier” Vogel (@DraftVogel) August 20, 2022
Jody Fortson could start on other teams
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) August 20, 2022
Jody Fortson = most underrated TE2 in the league #Chiefs #preseason #NFL
— Wally Donalbain (@DuragWally) August 20, 2022
Today's game is not slowing down the Jody Fortson hype train
— Mark Zarybnicky (@mzarybnicky) August 20, 2022
George Karlaftis with his first sack at Arrowhead Stadium
After only two preseason games, rookie defensive end George Karlaftis is adjusting well to the NFL. The latest sack has more significance as it took place in front of the home crowd for the first time. Twitter fans wasted no time in congratulating the highly-touted rookie.
Doubled, held and STILL got the sack!
Welcome to the NFL, George Karlaftis
— Gridiron (@Gridiron) August 20, 2022
The George Karlaftis sack celebration is evolving. 😅@TheGK3 | @Chiefs
📺: #WASvsKC on @NFLNetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/tpy3uNZRe7 pic.twitter.com/PKG2Vs5mUl— NFL (@NFL) August 20, 2022
George Karlaftis. That man is gonna be a problem 🫣
— Beezoh (@Beezoh_) August 20, 2022
George Karlaftis on that sack. pic.twitter.com/CtEhEA8C3T
— bradycummings (@bradycummings) August 20, 2022
