So when Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid announced on Thursday that star quarterback Patrick Mahomes would not only start the team's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday but he'd also play the entire first quarter,

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is sticking with his usual process when it comes to preseason playing time. Via multiple reporters on the beat, Reid said in his Thursday press conference that Kansas City's starters — including quarterback Patrick Mahomes — will play about a quarter in Saturday's preseason opener against Arizona.