Why is Patrick Mahomes not playing tonight? Latest on Chiefs QB for Week 3 NFL preseason vs Bears

Patrick Mahomes and his fellow Kansas City Chiefs stars have been more active than most in the 2024 preseason. Chiefs coach Andy Reid ensured that his starters took to the field in their first two preseason games.

However, according to Kansas City Chiefs analyst Pete Sweeney, Patrick Mahomes and other starters will be rested for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. Thus, they'll get the chance to catch some additional rest ahead of a tedious regular season.

How to watch: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears

The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Chicago Bears in their third preseason game of 2024. The Chiefs have yet to win in preseason, and it won't get easier versus the Bears.

Here's what you need to know about how to watch the game:

• Date: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
• Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
• TV: NFL Network
• Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

What to expect from the Chiefs in 2024?

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the 2024 NFL season on the cusp of history. No team has won three straight Super Bowls, and the Chiefs are a win away from setting one of the most impressive records in NFL history.

However, the Chiefs will need to conquer a stacked AFC and beat the best the NFC has to offer. It's not going to be easy, but if any team can do it, it'll be the Andy Reid-coached Kansas City.

Patrick Mahomes will lead the charge in his eighth season in the NFL. The two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl MVP is widely considered the most talented player of his generation. He'll be throwing balls to trusted partners Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice, plus new additions Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy.

Kansas City also has a stacked defense headlined by perennial Pro Bowler Chris Jones and regular stoppers Drue Tranquill, Nick Bolton and Justin Reid.

The Chiefs didn't need to make too much noise during the offseason and remain arguably the most talented squad in the National Football League. Let's see whether the Andy Reid-Patrick Mahomes dynasty can add another chapter to their Hall of Fame legacy.