Chiefs starters to see more snaps next week, Andy Reid says

In years past, the final preseason game has been the one where starters sit out.It looks to be a little different this year for the Kansas City Chiefs.Head coach Andy Reid said he plans to play the starters more in next Friday’s game against the Chicago Bears.“The ones will get a little bit more time next week,” Reid said after the team’s 33-16 loss in Seattle.Reid opened the door for Patrick Mahomes to play but did not confirm a decision had been made.Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie, Hollywood Brown and Nick Bolton were among the starters who did not play Friday in Seattle.

SEATTLE —

In years past, the final preseason game has been the one where starters sit out.

It looks to be a little different this year for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Head coach Andy Reid said he plans to play the starters more in next Friday’s game against the Chicago Bears.

“The ones will get a little bit more time next week,” Reid said after the team’s 33-16 loss in Seattle.

Reid opened the door for Patrick Mahomes to play but did not confirm a decision had been made.

Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie, Hollywood Brown and Nick Bolton were among the starters who did not play Friday in Seattle.