That Football Show 8/3: Cyrus Allen Injury Scare Exposes the Chiefs' Biggest Mistake
That Football Show 8/3: Cyrus Allen Injury Scare Exposes the Chiefs' Biggest Mistake  
Podcast: KC Sports Network: Kansas City Chiefs Podcasts
Published On: Mon Aug 03 2026
Description: Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin dive headfirst into the latest headlines and storylines coming out of Kansas City Chiefs training camp by breaking down the collective heart attack felt across Chiefs Kingdom when rookie wideout Cyrus Allen went down during Saturday’s practice. Though the injury turned out to be a minor shin bruise, the scare opened up a much bigger conversation about the team’s alarming lack of depth at wide receiver and whether it’s time for Patrick Mahomes to start forcing the front office’s hand for more weapons. Plus, Tucker and Matt explore the surprising rise of UDFA right tackle Khalil Benson taking first-team reps, analyze the league-wide shift back toward heavy run games, and take a quick look at how the rest of the rookie class is shaping up early on. — SUBMIT YOUR BOZO OF THE WEEK HERE! 👉 https://forms.gle/FB5UoFzsw77AuTSJ9 — Shop Chiefs tickets and more with NO Fees! 🎟️ Plus, save BIG with code KCSN at Tickets for Less, the official ticket provider of KC Sports Network. https://www.ticketsforless.com/kcsn-special?promo=KCSN — 📧 KCSN Chiefs Newsletter: Join 20,000+ Chiefs fans and subscribe FREE for the latest news and analysis directly to your inbox every weekday ➡️ https://www.kcsn.com/subscribe — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=en — Stay up to date with newsletters straight to your inbox. Subscribe now for free: www.kcsn.com FOLLOW US ON: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCSportsNetworkChiefs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcsports.network/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork KCSN Chiefs Newsletter - www.kcsn.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.