Preseason football is upon us, and for most NFL teams, that means rookies and players on the roster bubble get the majority of the snaps, with starters sitting ... but not in Kansas City. Head coach Andy Reid stated that the plan for the Chiefs' preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals was to have Patrick Mahomes play the first quarter,

Patrick Mahomes, despite limited playtime in the preseason game against the Cardinals, demonstrated his readiness and leadership. After a brief appearance that included a touchdown pass, Mahomes shifted to a supportive role,