Kansas City’s quarterback and leader is pushing his peers right from the jump. Plus, the team’s depth appears to be in much better shape than last year.

But openers don’t always go as planned. Last season, when the Chiefs played their preseason opener at Jacksonville, Patrick Mahomes played the first series, leading the Chiefs to a field goal. Backup Carson Wentz entered the game for the second series, in the first quarter. Before halftime, then-third team quarterback Chris Oladokun led a drive.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and star tight end Travis Kelce have reportedly surprised their teammates with lavish preseason gift packages before the 2025 NFL season kicks off. The Chiefs are aiming for redemption after their Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans last February.