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ArticleChiefs with the highest career stakes this season: Justin FieldsCaptured August 1, 2026
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Ideally, Fields will not see the field at all this season other than finishing a game's garbage time amidst a blowout Chiefs victory — or in package plays should head coach Andy Reid design special formations to take advantage of his rushing ability.

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Fields unlikely to see meaningful snaps beyond garbage time or rushing packages.

Fields is unlikely to see meaningful playing time in 2026 beyond garbage time in blowout victories or special package plays designed to exploit his rushing ability. The source indicates the Chiefs would ideally prefer Fields not to see the field at all except in these limited scenarios, reflecting the organization's confidence in Mahomes' return and their preference for developing rookie backup Garrett Nussmeier.

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