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.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is excited to play with the starters in the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set for their first action of the 2025 NFL preseason with an upcoming tilt against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Speaking to media members ahead of the upcoming game,