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Allen certainly passed the first test. Two weeks after escaping an injury scare with only a shin bruise, Allen made the starting lineup and was on the field for over half of the offensive snaps. Climbing the ladder to bring in a high pass from quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was easily one of the plays of the game.
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Allen started, played 50%+ snaps, made highlight catch; source sees potential as future starter.

Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen started the preseason opener and played over 50% of offensive snaps two weeks after escaping an injury scare with only a shin bruise; he made a highlight-reel catch climbing the ladder on a high pass from quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and was used exclusively on offense with no special teams snaps. The source views this as a positive first test and suggests Allen could end 2026 and enter next season as one of the Chiefs' starting wideouts, noting he looks more game-ready than previous young Chiefs receivers; however, health and defensive film study remain key variables for his development.

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