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Charles Goldman

Chiefs vs. 49ers preview: 6 things to watch in preseason Week 1

The 2021 NFL preseason has arrived

For the first time since the disappointing loss in Super Bowl LV, the Kansas City Chiefs will take the field. Ironically, they’ll be suiting up against the team they beat the year prior in Super Bowl LIV, the San Francisco 49ers.

The Chiefs underwent plenty of changes this offseason, from rookies and new players to schematic shifts and position changes. This game will provide a first look at many of the changes, for better or for worse. In the grand scheme of things, this game won’t count for much, but we can learn a lot about the 2021 team as well.

Here are six of the things that fans should watch for during the game:

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