Kansas City Chiefs Clinch Preseason Finale with 20–3 Victory Over Bears

August 23, 2025 · Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City Chiefs finished their 2025 NFL preseason on Friday night. They achieved a solid 20–3 win over the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.

**Chiefs Strike Early Behind Isiah Pacheco** On the first drive, Isiah Pacheco ran hard, scoring a 2-yard touchdown. This capped an 11-play, 43-yard drive and put Kansas City up 7–0 just 2:59 into the game.

**Mahomes Hits Rice and Thornton in the Second Quarter** Quarterback Patrick Mahomes didn’t hesitate to boost the lead in the second quarter. On the first play of the period, Mahomes led a six-play, 81-yard drive. He connected with third-year wideout Rashee Rice for a 12-yard touchdown with a back-shoulder throw. Soon after, Mahomes threw a deep 58-yard pass. Veteran receiver Tyquan Thornton made a spectacular diving catch. This set up Harrison Butker’s 31-yard field goal, giving the team a 17–0 lead.

**Special Teams and Defense Seal the Win** Butker made two field goals in the second half, from 23 and 31 yards. The Chiefs’ defense kept Chicago to just three points, scoring only one field goal. Kansas City had 330 total yards and forced two turnovers. This showed a balanced performance.

Taylor Swift didn’t show up, and fans are curious. With Travis Kelce in at tight end, many hoped to spot her in the stands. Swift was not at the Chiefs game on Friday, even after her past visits. This led fans to speculate on social media about why she was missing.

Looking Ahead Head coach Andy Reid praised the team’s execution. He pointed out the small margin for error as the regular season nears. Kansas City’s starters will wear full pads next week. This is as they get ready for their September opener in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Reporting by Perplexity Sports Desk

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