Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs preview

Who: Eagles (1-1) at Kansas City Chiefs (0-2)

When: Tonight, 8 o'clock

Where: Arrowhead Stadium

TV: 6ABC, with Don Tollefson, Charley Casserly, Hugh Douglas and Jamie Apody

Radio: WYSP (94.1-FM), WIP (610-AM), with Merrill Reese and Mike Quick

5 THINGS TO WATCH

1. Todd Herremans: The left guard might be the most consistent member of the offensive line when he's healthy. He hasn't played this preseason. The Eagles say they have taken it slow with Herremans as a precautionary move, after he experienced soreness in his repaired left foot in the spring. But you take precautions for a reason, because you're concerned. Herremans needs to get through this game without any problems. If he helps solidify a struggling interior-line corps, that would be nifty, as well.

2. Mike Bell: The running back penciled in as the main backup to relatively untested Shady McCoy has not played a down in the preseason. Be kind of nice to see him stay healthy and look sharp, as well. Maybe Bell can help convert an early third-and-1 like the chance the Eagles botched last week in Cincinnati?

3. The starters, in general: The third preseason game is the one where you see the main guys the most. In fact, it's the last time you see them before the season starts. So red-zone success for the offense would be a nice thing, and a little better push from the defensive front, without blitzing, also would be reassuring. Nobody getting hurt is a good thing, as well.

4. David Akers: The kicker, who turns 36 in December, didn't practice all week because of a heel problem but is scheduled to kick tonight anyway. If he falls down clutching his foot, that could have an impact on the season.

5. Kick-return coverage: It's been absolutely awful so far. Eagles seem to get guys down near the returner, but nobody takes that extra step and puts him on the ground early in the return. Big improvement needed here.