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Article'Very good chance' Patrick Mahomes starts Week 1 vs. Broncos, says Chiefs coach...September 8, 2026

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Justin Fields and rookie Garrett Nussmeier will serve as Mahomes' backups as the season begins.

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Fields backs up Mahomes as Chiefs' QB2 to start the season.

Justin Fields will serve as Patrick Mahomes' backup quarterback as the 2026 season begins, with rookie Garrett Nussmeier also on the depth chart behind Mahomes.

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Fields' dual-threat ability opens door for expanded offensive packages with Mahomes.

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Fields' fourth team in four years raises questions about Reid's ability to unlock his potential.

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Chiefs acquired Fields as backup QB via trade for late 2027 pick.

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Fields' 9.9 YPA and 3 TDs didn't prevent benching two months later.

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On the flip side of this, last year after Week 1: Justin Fields was QB1 Aaron Jones and Jacory Croskey-Merritt were tied at RB11 Keon Coleman was WR4...

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