How to watch KC Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears in NFL preseason: Kickoff time, TV, odds
The quarterbacks who meet for Thursday’s NFL preseason finale in Kansas City did some special things in their previous game.
The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes flicked a behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce for a first down.
Chicago Bears rookie Caleb Williams’ spinning, across-his-body completion to Rome Odunze drew comparisons to Mahomes.
But neither quarterback will play when the teams meet at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Andy Reid said Mahomes and the Chiefs starters are unlikely to see action.
“I’ll probably sit the starters the way it looks right now,” Reid said Monday.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus announced his decision to sit Williams and most of his starters on Tuesday.
Here’s what to know about Thursday’s game:
Where and when is the Chiefs vs. Bears game?
The game is set for GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. It will kick off at 7:20 p.m. Thursday.
What’s the channel (and radio info) for the Chiefs game?
The game will be broadcast on Channel 38 (KMCI) and the NFL Network, although the NFL Network feed will be blacked out in Kansas City.
In Wichita, the game will be broadcast on KWCH (Channel 12).
Also, it will be broadcast on radio via KFNZ (96.5 FM) and WDAF (106.5 FM) in the KC area, and KNSS (98.7 FM) in the Wichita area.
What’s the betting line for Chiefs-Bears?
The Bears opened as a 2.5-point favorite on Draft Kings. Yes, there are betting lines for preseason games.
KC Chiefs’ injury report
No injuries were reported from the Chiefs-Lions game. Several starters or rotation players didn’t suit up, including Chris Jones, Jaylon Watson, Derrick Nnadi, Justin Reid, Nick Bolton, Joe Thuney, Wanya Morris, Jawaan Taylor and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
All but Jones returned to practice on Monday. Reid said that Jones, Thuney and Taylor would be back for the regular season opener Sept. 5 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Long snapper James Winchester spained his AC joint against the Lions but finished the game. The Chiefs signed Randen Plattner, an undrafted rookie from Kansas State and Park Hill High, to perform long snapping duties while Winchester recovers.
This story was originally published August 19, 2024 at 10:06 AM.