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Mahomes Set to Miss Preseason Opener vs Buccaneers

8/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will miss the preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL on Dec 14 and had surgery Dec 15, nine months before the season opener.
Coach Andy Reid will decide Mahomes’ Week 1 status day by day, with no predictions.
Justin Fields and rookie Garrett Nussmeier are slated to start at quarterback versus Tampa Bay.

History

Historical Context

Since the Los Angeles Chargers moved to Carson for the 2017 season, the NFL has repeatedly reshaped rosters when starting quarterbacks become unavailable. The Chargers’ three-year stint (2017-2019) exemplifies how teams adjust personnel and coaching strategies amid sudden injuries, a pattern echoed in later franchise turnarounds and contributed to playoff hopes.

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Story summary

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will miss the preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL on Dec 14 and had surgery Dec 15, nine months before the season opener.
Coach Andy Reid will decide Mahomes’ Week 1 status day by day, with no predictions.
Justin Fields and rookie Garrett Nussmeier are slated to start at quarterback versus Tampa Bay.

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