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Chiefs Before Preseason Game #2: Everything You Need to Know

The Chiefs–Seahawks showdown is only days out, and the team’s got fresh, positive notes from this week—use this guide to get up to speed fast.

Schedule & How to Watch

  • Time: 7:00 PM PT, Friday, Aug. 15 (Vietnam: 09:00, Saturday, Aug. 16)

  • Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle

  • Local TV: KSHB 41 (Kansas City area); KING 5 (Seattle area)

  • Radio: Seattle Sports 710 AM / KIRO 97.3 FM; (KC: check local affiliate list)

  • Streaming: NFL+ (out-of-market live stream; blackout restrictions apply)


  • Three Things to Watch

    1) Will Mahomes play? Signs point to no

    Andy Reid has indicated there’s a strong chance Patrick Mahomes won’t suit up in Game 2. QB Gardner Minshew has taken a healthy share of first-team reps during the week, suggesting the spotlight will shift toward the tempo and ball security of the reserve offense rather than the Mahomes–Kelce core.

    What to track: Minshew’s third-down decisions and how quickly he syncs with the rotating WR/TE group.

    2) Secondary depth under the microscope

    The opener was costly: Deon Bush (Achilles) is out for the season, and Jaylen Watson entered the concussion protocol. That means extra snaps for depth options at safety/corner and forces Dave Toub to retool special teams, where Bush was a key piece. Expect a structural test for both the defensive backfield and the kicking units.

    3) A “Backups vs. Starters” stress test

    On Seattle’s side, head coach Mike Macdonald has indicated some starters will play—at least briefly. With Kansas City likely dialing back starter minutes, this becomes a realistic barometer for the Chiefs’ roster spots 35–53 against Seattle’s first-team looks.


    Across the Field: What Seattle Is Doing

    New OC Klint Kubiak has installed his offense, and Macdonald wants the starters to find live rhythm before Week 1. If the plan holds, Sam Darnold is expected to lead the first few series.


    Why Game 2 Matters for the Chiefs

    • Shaping QB2 and the reserve offense: If Minshew runs clean drives (low penalties, zero giveaways), confidence in the “no-Mahomes” structure rises. If not, Reid may bump starter reps in Game 3.

  • Reordering the secondary & special teams: With Bush/Watson sidelined, the pecking order at safety/slot corner and across punt/kick units is in flux—prime opportunity for bubble players.

  • Depth durability check: With many stars resting, every sure tackle and ball-secure drive can move the roster math.


  • Quick Facts (drop-in for posters/social)

    • Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT Fri Aug 15 (VN 09:00 Sat Aug 16) — Lumen Field

  • Watch: KSHB 41 (KC), KING 5 (SEA), NFL+ (out of market)

  • Chiefs notes: Mahomes likely out; emphasis on Minshew + reserves. Secondary without Bush (IR), Watson (concussion protocol).

  • Seahawks notes: Select starters expected to play briefly to settle into Kubiak’s new system.

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