NFL Game Summary - Miami at Kansas City
(Thursday, August 16th)
Final Score: Miami 11, Kansas City 10
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - John Beck scored on a two-point conversion plunge following Patrick Cobbs seven-yard touchdown run to give the Dolphins an 11-10 victory over the Chiefs in preseason action.
Beck, who completed 5-of-6 passes for 52 yards, engineered a 63-yard scoring drive that culminated with Cobbs touchdown scamper with 4:36 remaining.
Justin Medlocks 43-yard field goal with just over nine minutes to play had given Kansas City a 10-3 lead prior to Miamis scoring drive.
Much of the hype preceding the game centered around the Chiefs quarterback dilemma, and head coach Herman Edwards had hoped either veteran Damon Huard or second-year man Brodie Croyle would step up and emerge as the starter, but neither necessarily impressed.
Huard completed three of five passes for 26 yards in his three possessions. Croyle accounted for the Chiefs touchdown, a 21-yard connection with Chris Hannon late in the second quarter, but also threw a costly interception that cost them another scoring opportunity.
Trent Green saw minimal action in his return to Kansas City, completing 4-of-7 passes for 41 yards. He played on just two offensive possessions before being replaced by Cleo Lemon, and then eventually Beck.
Chiefs rookie Curtis Printers completed 8-of-10 attempts in relief of Huard and Croyle, for 122 yards. He also rushed for 17 yards on two carries.
Ronnie Brown carried the ball 13 times for 57 yards for Miami, and Jesse Chatman had five catches 43 yards, including a 23-yarder.
The Kansas City ground attack, minus holdout Larry Johnson, managed just 61 yards on 27 carries.