Patrick Mahomes will not play for Chiefs against Rams on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Patrick Mahomes will not participate in the Kansas City Chiefs' first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed Mahomes's status during a press conference, indicating that the quarterback's recovery from a torn ACL influenced the decision. Reid had previously suggested that Mahomes might sit out the preseason entirely. In Mahomes's absence, the Chiefs will rely on Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier, and Chris Oladokun at quarterback this weekend.
- •Mahomes will not play against the Rams on Saturday.
- •Reid confirmed the decision at a press conference.
- •Mahomes's recovery from a torn ACL is a factor.
- •Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier, and Chris Oladokun will replace him.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes will not play on Saturday
"Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said last week that quarterback Patrick Mahomes would probably sit out the team's first preseason game and he gave a more emphatic answer about Mahomes's status on Thursday.
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