Patrick Mahomes won’t play vs. Rams in preseason opener
The Chiefs will hold Patrick Mahomes out of the preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday.
The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to face off against the Los Angeles Rams at Arrowhead Stadium for their preseason opener on Saturday. Head coach Andy Reid has confirmed that star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not be participating in the game. Reid announced the decision himself, stating that Mahomes will be absent from the contest.
Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier, and Chris Oladokun will be tasked with splitting the game's play. This will be Mahomes' first missed preseason game since his 2025 debut, where he completed just one pass during the Chiefs' preseason opener. The Rams will host the Chiefs in regular season action on December 3rd, marking the first time the two teams have met at Arrowhead Stadium since their high-profile Monday night showdown in 2018, which ended in a 54-51 victory for the Chiefs.
Aaron Donald was a notable performer in that game, recording two sacks. If Donald is able to return and play in the preseason opener, he would be the sole player from that matchup to do so, alongside Tyler Higbee, who was also present in both games.
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