Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs | 2025 Preseason Week 3
Chiefs Strike First with Mahomes in Command
The Kansas City Chiefs opened the game with confidence
Isaiah Pacheco punched in an early touchdown from two yards out
Patrick Mahomes showcased his improved deep ball, connecting with Tyquan Thornton on a huge gain
As always, the Mahomes-to-Travis Kelce connection delivered consistent yardage
By the end of the first quarter, the Chiefs had built a 10-0 lead
Caleb Williams Shows Promise for the Bears
On the other side, rookie QB Caleb Williams made his preseason mark
He found D’Andre Swift in the flat, who stunned the crowd by hurdling a defender
Pressure from Chris Jones and Charles Omenihu brought a sack, reminding everyone of KC’s defensive strength
Williams bounced back, hitting Rome Odunze for a touchdown, keeping Chicago within striking distance
Rashee Rice and Elijah Mitchell Extend KC’s Lead
Before Mahomes left the field, he delivered a sharp touchdown pass to Rashee Rice
Then Elijah Mitchell added another score on the ground, giving the Chiefs firm control
At this point, it looked like Kansas City would cruise to a comfortable win
Backups Take Over and the Game Turns
With starters resting, the spotlight shifted to the backups
Gardner Minshew guided the Chiefs to a field goal
But the momentum shifted when Tyson Bagent, Chicago’s backup QB, entered the game
Bagent delivered under pressure
He hit Josh Wilson for a touchdown
In the final seconds, he found Walker in the end zone for the game-winning score, sealing a thrilling 29-27 victory for the Bears
Key Takeaways from Preseason Week
Mahomes & Kelce remain unstoppable – their chemistry is still elite
Caleb Williams flashed potential – despite the sack, he proved he can lead big drives
Tyson Bagent shined – a backup QB who showed poise and accuracy in crunch time
Young talent stepped up – Odunze for Chicago and Rice for Kansas City both looked NFL-ready
Final Score
The preseason finale ended with the Chicago Bears defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 29-27, a comeback that energized fans and gave coaches plenty to evaluate heading into the regular season