Chiefs Announce Plans for Patrick Mahomes, Justin Fields vs Buccaneers

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced their preseason plans for stars Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite Mahomes' return from a serious knee injury last season, the team is taking a cautious approach, with the quarterback opting out of the upcoming preseason game. Justin Fields is set to start once again, while other regular starters including Trey Smith, Josh Simmons and Ashton Gillotte will also be absent.

Coach Andy Reid confirmed that Fields will play into the second quarter this time, upping his previous action from just the first quarter last week. Mahomes, who has been a full participant in practice throughout training camp, is the face of the franchise; rushing him into preseason action doesn't seem necessary. The Chiefs will next face the Seattle Seahawks in their final preseason game on Friday, Aug. 28, potentially providing Mahomes with a chance to play.