NeutralProjectionFri, July 24, 2026
Fields expected to back up Mahomes; preseason will be key audition window.
Justin FieldsQBKC
Fields will likely open the 2026 season on the bench with Patrick Mahomes expected to be cleared before training camp; ideally Fields will not see the field except in garbage time or special package plays designed to leverage his rushing ability, though he should receive ample preseason opportunities with top Chiefs players to audition for other teams.
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With the Chiefs reportedly optimistic that Mahomes will be cleared before training camp begins next week, Fields will likely open the season on the bench. 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 will likely open the 2026 season on the bench with Patrick Mahomes expected to be cleared before training camp; ideally Fields will not see the field except in garbage time or special package plays designed to leverage his rushing ability, though he should receive ample preseason opportunities with top Chiefs players to audition for other teams.
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