Justin Fields Could Start Chiefs' Preseason Opener — Here's Why
Summary
Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, is recovering from a serious knee injury. The team allowed backup quarterback Justin Fields to work with the first-team offense in practice, suggesting Fields might start in the Chiefs' preseason opener on August 15.Key Facts
- Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL last season, causing him to miss the last few games.
- The Chiefs had their worst record during Mahomes' time, finishing 6-11 last season.
- Mahomes has been practicing fully in training camp this year.
- Justin Fields, the backup quarterback, took first-team reps for the first time in this camp.
- Fields could start in the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Fields has been learning from coach Andy Reid and Mahomes.
- The Chiefs have won three Super Bowls and five AFC championships under Reid, Mahomes, and Kelce.
- Mahomes is expected to be the starter once fully healthy, but the team is preparing Fields in case Mahomes cannot play.
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