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Mahomes Plays Extended Preseason Finale, Throws TD as Chiefs Fall 29-27 to Bears

Kansas City used the finale for live work ahead of roster cuts before the Sept. 5 opener in Brazil.

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Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Patrick Mahomes went 8-of-13 for 143 yards with a red-zone touchdown to Rashee Rice across three first-half series.
  • The Chiefs gave their starters uncommon snaps in the preseason finale, a departure from the typical rest approach reported elsewhere.
  • Kansas City led 27-10 entering the fourth quarter but allowed 19 unanswered points in a 29-27 defeat to Chicago.
  • After the game, Mahomes said he was "super excited" to get real reps at Arrowhead and credited teammates for their camp work.
  • Backups Chris Oladokun, Gardner Minshew and Bailey Zappe rotated in after Mahomes as the team shifts to final cuts and a Sept. 5 opener against the Chargers in Brazil.