Mecole Hardman Caught a PASS

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman caught

his only goal for a five-yard lead with a 17-10 scoreline over the Green Bay Packers

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in the pre-season finals on Thursday. The Chiefs were

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without JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in this one,

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but he didn't stay on the field for very long. Hardman had a career year in 2021,

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catching 59 of his 83 goals for 693 yards and two touchdowns in 17

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regular season games (eight starts), but he was a Smith-Schuster,

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Valdes-scantling, tight end. Travis was aiming for the fight.

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Kelsey and rookie Sky Moore this year. It may be impossible to predict

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when the 24-year-old will have a big showing in the major offense,

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which is expected to spread the ball more than ever under quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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