Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs Preseason Preview

Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs

NFL Preseason Week 3 - Friday, August 22, 2025 - GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Game Overview

The Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs conclude their preseason schedules on Friday night in Kansas City. Both teams are expected to play their starting quarterbacks — Caleb Williams for Chicago and Patrick Mahomes for Kansas City — for at least a few series before backups take over.

The Bears enter unbeaten in preseason play (1-0-1), fresh off a 38-0 shutout win over Buffalo, while the Chiefs are looking for their first win after back-to-back road losses.

Betting Odds Snapshot

Market	Opening Line	Current Consensus
Spread	Chiefs -3 (-115)	Chiefs -1.5 to -2.5
Moneyline	Bears +110	Bears +114 to +161
	Chiefs -130	Chiefs -130 to -192
Over/Under	41.5	41.5 – 42.5

Lines vary by sportsbook. Movement has favored Chicago after their decisive Week 2 win.

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Team Preseason Form

Team	Record	Key Results
Bears	1-0-1	Tied Dolphins 24-24; Def. Bills 38-0
Chiefs	0-2	Lost to Cardinals; Lost to Seahawks 33-16

Key Storylines

• Bears Offense Progress: Rookie QB Caleb Williams continues to impress, posting 107 yards and a touchdown on limited attempts vs. Buffalo. Backup Tyson Bagent added nearly 200 yards and a score. RBs Ian Wheeler and Brittain Brown anchored a strong ground game (171 yards, 3 TDs).

• Chiefs Response Needed: KC’s defense struggled in Seattle, allowing 33 points. Mahomes is expected to lead multiple drives here, giving the attack its first real test before Week 1 in Brazil vs. the Chargers.

• Coaching Contrast: First-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson has emphasized urgency, while Andy Reid historically prioritizes health over preseason results. KC has lost five straight preseason games.

• Defensive Questions: Chicago’s shutout came against Bills’ backups; KC’s defense has looked vulnerable against both run and pass.

Expert Predictions & Consensus Picks

Pick Type	Analyst Consensus
Spread	Slight lean to Bears (+2 / +2.5) – value play with urgency on their side
Total	Over 41.5–42 – Both offenses projected to contribute early and backups capable of scoring
Moneyline	Bears (+ odds) seen as a live underdog based on momentum

Game & Weather Info

• Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)

• Kickoff: Friday, August 22, 2025 - 8:20 PM ET

• Broadcast: DAZN, FOX32 (Chicago), NFL+

• Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 83°F, 3.4 mph wind, minimal precipitation chance (1%)

Injury Report (Key Players Only)

Team	Player	Status
Bears	CB Kyler Gordon	Questionable (hamstring)
Bears	S Jaquan Brisker	Questionable
Bears	RB Roschon Johnson	Questionable
Chiefs	WR Devin Duvernay	Questionable (undisclosed)
Chiefs	DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah	IR (hamstring)
Chiefs	DE Charles Omenihu	Out
Chiefs	CB Joshua Williams	Questionable

Bottom Line

• Bears: Showing urgency under a new coaching regime and have been more effective offensively.

• Chiefs: Still experimenting, but Mahomes’ limited action should boost early scoring.

• Best Bet Consensus: Over 41.5 total points. Bears ATS (+2.5) also offers value with KC’s preseason struggles.

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