The Eagles' starters are expected to play three quarters in their last tune-up before the regular season.
"There's a little more importance. We try to treat it as much like a game week as we can without getting too crazy with preparation," said quarterback Kevin Kolb, referring to the fact that the team spends less time game-planning for specific opponents in the preseason.
Kolb has led eight completed drives over three preseason quarters without producing a touchdown. The team has moved the ball well and been close to the end zone several times only to be stung by penalties, a dropped pass, and a missed throw. Kolb said it's better to work out such problems now, in the preseason.
The inability to score has been based on the Eagles' own miscues, which can be fixed, he said.
"We want to put a whole bunch of points on the board," Kolb said. "We've missed out on some opportunities. It's been totally us, and we should have had three or four touchdowns by now, at least."
The Eagles should have chances against a Chiefs team that finished fourth-worst in points allowed in 2009. Kolb roasted the Chiefs for 327 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3 last season.
Coach Andy Reid has downplayed concern about the team's red-zone performance but said, "When you get into the red zone, you want to score. We try to do that in the preseason with a limited package. But at the same time if you execute, you score."
The returns of Herremans and Bell could boost the Eagles' run game.
The offensive line was battered by the Bengals last week. The interior was often overrun.
Herremans will start after sitting out most of training camp and the previous two preseason games to limit the pounding on his left foot, an injury that forced him to miss the start of last season.
