Here are the top Kansas City Chiefs stories for August 23, 2026.
1. 5 takeaways from Kansas City Chiefs' preseason loss at Tampa Bay
The Chiefs’ preseason losing streak will reach three full years after a 16-15 loss Saturday in Tampa Bay, but it's the performance of Kansas City's rookies that matters ahead of the 2026 season.
2. Chiefs blow 9-0 halftime lead in preseason loss to Bucs
Rookie Jalon Daniels led three second-half scoring drives to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally for a preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
3. Patrick Mahomes 'extremely confident' he'll play Week 1 vs. Broncos
It appears more and more likely that Patrick Mahomes will be on the field for Week 1 when the Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos on Sept. 14.
4. Patrick Mahomes says he's 'extremely confident' he'll play Week 1 vs. Broncos
It appears more and more likely that Patrick Mahomes will be on the field for Week 1 when the Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos on Sept. 14.
5. ‘They would not let me’ play: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes eager to play again
Patrick Mahomes didn’t play Saturday as the Chiefs’ preseason continued in Tampa Bay, but he made clear during a third-quarter interview that it wasn’t his choice to sit.
6. Harrison Butker nails 69-yard field goal in preseason game vs. Bucs
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker appears to have returned to his old form during the preseason.
7. How to Watch and Listen | Preseason Week 2: Chiefs vs. Buccaneers
Here’s how to catch the Chiefs preseason game on Saturday