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Chiefs continue to hurt themselves with costly Cyrus Allen mistake

The Kansas City Chiefs desperately need a playmaking wide receiver, yet they continue to keep rookie Cyrus Allen on a short leash.

By Ernesto Cova · KC Kingdom

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:02 PM

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KC Kingdom argues the Kansas City Chiefs must give rookie receiver Cyrus Allen more playing time.
The Chiefs scored only three points in a 20-3 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks.
Allen led all Chiefs wide receivers against Seattle with 18 yards on a single reception.

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KC Kingdom's Ernesto Cova argues that the Kansas City Chiefs are making a significant mistake by failing to fully utilize rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen. Following a 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Cova highlights that the offense struggled severely, yet head coach Andy Reid only gave Allen 16 offensive snaps.

Cova notes that Allen led all Chiefs receivers in the game with 18 yards on a single catch despite seeing only two targets. With Tyquan Thornton sidelined for the season, Rashee Rice managing an injury, and Xavier Worthy performing inconsistently, Cova asserts that Kansas City must adapt its offensive system and expand Allen's playing time alongside Patrick Mahomes.

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