Optimistic about Week 1 status
Mahomes (knee) said during Saturday's preseason game at Tampa Bay that he's "extremely confident" he'll be available Week 1 against the Broncos on Monday, Sept. 14, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Mahomes has been cleared for all activity during training camp, and while he wanted to suit up Saturday, coach Andy Reid opted to hold out his franchise quarterback. Mahomes added that he would like to play this coming Friday's exhibition versus the Seahawks, but Reid also will make that decision. In any case, Mahomes appears poised to be active for the season opener following the torn ACL that he suffered Week 15 of the 2025 campaign.
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Patrick Mahomes
Remaining out for second preseason tilt
Head coach Andy Reid said that Mahomes (knee) won't play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Buccaneers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Justin Fields
Preparing to start Saturday's exhibition
Fields took first-team reps with the Chiefs offense during Thursday's practice and appears in line to start Saturday's preseason game against the Buccaneers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Tyquan Thornton
Returns to practice after Tuesday exit
Thornton (hamstring) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Tyquan Thornton
Dealing with hamstring issue
Thornton is dealing with a hamstring issue, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Tyquan Thornton
Exits Tuesday's practice on cart
Thornton (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's practice on a cart, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Xavier Worthy
Partakes in 7-on-7 drills
Worthy (shoulder) participated in 7-on-7 drills Monday, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Tyquan Thornton
Starts in exhibition opener
Thornton started at wide receiver Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Rams, according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star.
Xavier Worthy
Doesn't play Saturday
Worthy (shoulder) did not play in the Chiefs' 20-12 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday.
Kenneth Walker
Logs single snap in preseason opener
Walker played one snap on offense during the Chiefs' 20-12 preseason loss to the Chiefs on Saturday.
Garrett Nussmeier
Solid in preseason debut
Nussmeier completed 13 of 19 passes for 98 yards during the Chiefs' 20-12 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday.