Kansas City Chiefs receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette followed up his exceptional performance against the Arizona Cardinals with an impressive first half against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.
He made his mark on Kansas City’s final offensive drive of the first half, securing two catches that helped put the Chiefs in a position to cut into Cleveland’s lead heading into the halftime break.
His first reception of the drive went for 30 yards and got Kansas City onto the Browns’ side of the field.
#Chiefs QB Blaine Gabbert finds WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette for a 30-yard gain on 3rd & 9. #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/NJfuRpX35K
— Devon Clements (@DevclemNFL) August 26, 2023
The second grab came two plays later and went for 28 yards to get the Chiefs in field goal range just before the two-minute warning.
Shortly after his 30-yard gain, #Chiefs WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette catches another pass near the sideline for 28 yards.
ISM is fighting for a roster spot today. #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/GTUmKwigo1
— Devon Clements (@DevclemNFL) August 26, 2023
Smith-Marsette is among Kansas City’s most underrated pass catchers and has shown outstanding proficiency in Andy Reid’s offense through training camp and the preseason. These plays may not count toward his regular season statistics, but Smith-Marsette’s effort won’t go unnoticed by the Chiefs’ coaching staff heading into cut week.
