TheKansas City Chiefshosted theChicago Bearstonight in their final preseason tuneup before the regular season begins. The final preseason game often sees few, if any, starters taking snaps throughout the game. Playing starters in a game that doesn't matter in the long run of the season and puts them at a risk of injury. NFL teams typically use this last game situation to make decisions about depth players on the roster ahead of final cuts on Aug. 26. Someone forgot to tell theChiefsthat. Two-time NFL MVP quarterbackPatrick Mahomesand the Chiefs' starting offense played the opener three series against theBears. They scored a touchdown, field goal and another touchdown on Mahomes' three drives. Mahomes connected with wide receiverRashee Ricefor a touchdown on his final snap of the game. RICE IS BACK ON THE MENU 🍚pic.twitter.com/cj8OqbuJxQ — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs)August 23, 2025 Backup quarterbackGardner Minshewentered the game on the Chiefs' next drive and led the offense on a 13-play, 59-yard drive culminating in a 23-yardHarrison Butkerfield goal to take a 20-3 lead over Chicago. The Bears also played their starters more than anticipated. QuarterbackCaleb Williamsplayed the entire first half and gave Chicago their first touchdown of the game on a three-yard pass toRome Odunze. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs starters play surprising snaps vs Bears