The Seahawks host the Kansas City Chiefs Friday night at Lumen Field in their second preseason game, one that, as head coach Mike Macdonald explained Wednesday, should feature more starters seeing playing time than was the case in last week's preseason opener.

Macdonald said, "there might be a couple of guys" who won't play, but that most starters will.

"We're still kind of working through it right now, but our guys are going to start the game out and we'll see how long it goes," he said.

More on that, and other things to watch in Friday night's game against Kansas City:

1. Assuming the starters play some, how do Sam Darnold and the offense look in their first game action together?

While Macdonald didn't outright declare that quarterback Sam Darnold will play, he did offer this answer when asked if he needs to see Darnold play in the preseason: "I don't think we need to, but I think it's the best thing for us."

And later, when asked about receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, he said it's the same for them as with everyone else, "I'm looking forward to seeing our team go let it rip and then we can kind of move from there. These guys have been working their tails off. Talking to guys on the sideline, it's hard for them to watch the game and not be a part of it, so I think they're excited to go out there."

So if you read between the lines, it sure sounds like just about every offensive starter will at least get a little bit of playing time Friday night. That means this will be the first chance to see the new-look starting offense that offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is leading. That offense, playing without most of its starters, got off to a good start, scoring 16 first-half points without Darnold, Kupp, Smith-Njigba, Kenneth Walker, AJ Barner, Charles Cross and a lot of other top players. Now we likely will get a first look at the offense at close to full strength.

"I'm excited to see these guys demonstrate what they've been doing, and they've earned it," Macdonald said. "They've earned that opportunity to go let it rip out there and show what they can do to the rest of the world."

2. Do any receivers fighting for roster spots separate from the pack?

There is no doubt who sits atop the depth chart at receiver for the Seahawks; Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp have those starting jobs locked down. Beyond that, however, the competition is pretty wide open for playing time and for roster spots, which make these last two preseason games, and the practices in between, a big opportunity for the rest of the receivers on the roster.

Rookie Tory Horton, who is having a great camp and he backed it up with strong play in last week's game, including a touchdown reception, is very much in the mix for the No. 3 receiver job, but so too is speedy veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Behind that four, there is some really good depth battling it out, including Jake Bobo, Dareke Young, Cody White, rookie Ricky White III, as well as, when healthy, veteran receiver and return specialist Steve Sims.

And as always, special teams will be a big factor for those players competing for spots, making game action in the preseason an important part of the evaluation process.

3. Can anyone push Josh Jobe for the No. 3 cornerback spot?

Coming into camp, Josh Jobe looked like the leading candidate to be Seattle's third corner, essentially a starting role, behind Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen. And three weeks later, Jobe still looks like the favorite to start the season in that role, but he's getting a push from a couple of different players. Veteran Shaquill Griffin, who is back where he started his career, has a ton of starting experience and one Pro Bowl on his resume, so he can't be counted out in that position, and another player pushing for a bigger role of late is second-year corner Nehemiah Pritchett. Pritchett had an impressive interception in last week's game against the Raiders, and backed it up with a good week of practice leading up to this game.

Macdonald referred to Pritchett as "a guy that's asserted himself over the season, it took him a bit to get comfortable and gain confidence, but the room really respects him too. He works extremely hard. Is always available and he's really competing for those reps right now in our third corner spot. Exciting to see him go attack the ball. It's not easy to make that play. Play with the anticipation, go attack the football. If you play timid, if you're not decisive in that moment, he probably doesn't make that play. It tells you where he's at mentally at this point.

"He's playing with high confidence right now, which is great. It's great to see. Can't wait to watch him play again. He feels like a guy that through this offseason just stacked, and it's paying off for him. I'm excited for him, he's worked hard."

4. Can Anthony Bradford cement himself as the starting right guard?

While the battle at right guard is not yet settled, according to Macdonald, the fact that Anthony Bradford got the start last week is a sign he is leading in that battle at this point. Whether or not a starter is named in the next few days after the game, Macdonald has made it clear he wants to make that decision before the season and not have the competition linger into the regular season, this game will offer Bradford a chance to make the position his, or it could be a chance for Christian Haynes to show he still deserves to be in the competition.

"AB has made great strides," offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak said earlier this week. "Obviously he's a physical presence, but you see more consistency in his game throughout camp. So I see a guy that's playing more confident."

As for the center competition, that is a little harder to sort out right now with Olu Oluwatimi sidelined by a back injury, but Jalen Sundell, who has been the starter with Oluwatimi out, has an opportunity to strengthen his case with a good performance.

5. Which young defensive linemen step up?

While most starters will see some playing time, according to Macdonald, if there was one position group that might not need a ton of preseason experience, when it comes to the veteran starters, it's the defensive line. That's not to say that players like Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed and DeMarcus Lawrence will or won't play, but if they do, it would likely be a brief cameo. That will mean a lot of reps for what is shaping up to be a deep group of young linemen battling for roster spots and roles on the team.

Last week, Mike Morris and Tyreke Smith stepped up with strong performances against the Raiders, and they are just two of several players hoping to take advantage of the opportunity in front of them Friday. Several linemen had strong showings in practice this week, including nose tackles Quinton Bohanna and Brandon Pili and edge players Jared Ivey and Connor O'Toole, and they, and others, will have a great chance to show what they can do under the lights on Friday.

"I think all those young guys are, to be honest with you," defensive coordinator Aden Durde said this week when asked about Ivey having a good practice "All those young guys were rolling today, I felt that was one of the best practices they all had as a group. They're starting to learn how to play together. It's hard when you come in as a front and you're coming into a group of players that have played together for a year. Some of them played longer, we just weren't here before. So they know how to play off each other. And then you come in, there's real big personalities in the room. Now they're starting to, not getting comfortable, but they're starting to understand the expectations of that position and what's expected of them. You're seeing them all grow. It's kind of cool."