Patrick Mahomes sidelined for Chiefs' preseason opener on Aug. 15
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not participate in the team's preseason opener on Saturday, Aug. 15, due to a knee issue. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed this decision, indicating that Mahomes might have limited playing time throughout the preseason. Despite this, Mahomes is expected to be ready for the regular season opener. His average draft position is currently set at 106, positioning him as a midrange QB1 heading into the season.
- •Patrick Mahomes will not play on Aug. 15 against an undisclosed opponent.
- •Head coach Andy Reid confirmed the decision regarding Mahomes' participation.
- •Mahomes may have limited action throughout the preseason.
- •He is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.
- •His average draft position is currently 106.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Patrick Mahomes not playing vs Rams? Chiefs QB update
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes won’t play vs. Rams in preseason opener
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes won't play in Chiefs' preseason opener
"Patrick Mahomes will watch from the sideline when the Kansas City Chiefs open the preseason against the Los Angeles Rams.
"The Chiefs will hold Patrick Mahomes out of the preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday.
"Patrick Mahomes may not see much time throughout the preseason.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 7:00 PMWhy is Patrick Mahomes not playing vs Rams? Chiefs QB update
Patrick Mahomes will watch from the sideline when the Kansas City Chiefs open the preseason against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:35 PMPatrick 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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:31 PMPatrick Mahomes won't play in Chiefs' preseason opener
Patrick Mahomes may not see much time throughout the preseason.
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