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Bears vs Chiefs Preseason Finale Recap & Guide: Mahomes Sharp, Chicago Rallies Late

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Bears vs Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes led three scoring drives before the Bears stormed back to beat the Chiefs 29–27 in the 2025 preseason finale. See how to watch replays, key takeaways, depth-chart battles, and our Bears vs Chiefs outlook.

Why this game mattered

The Kansas City Chiefs closed their 2025 preseason against the Chicago Bears on Friday, August 22, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Starters for Kansas City, including Patrick Mahomes, got real work: the first-team offense scored on all three of Mahomes’ drives before giving way to reserves. Chicago finished the night with a furious second-half surge to win 29–27, a result that won’t count in the standings but does shape roster and role debates headed into Week 1.

Final score & quick game story

The arc of the game in 60 seconds

How to watch Bears vs Chiefs

Tip for fans outside local markets: NFL+ hosts condensed replays that are perfect for film-study vibes and fast catch-ups. (Check availability by region.)

Key takeaways for both teams

Chiefs (what we learned)

  1. Mahomes ready on command. Three series, three scores. The second TD — a back-shoulder dart to Rashee Rice — plus a deep shot showcased timing and drive variety.
  2. Pacheco sets the tone. A goal-line TD capped the opening march, hinting at an early-season run/pass balance that punishes light boxes.
  3. Depth got stress-tested. The Bears rallied against KC’s reserves — a useful reminder about late-game DL rotation and coverage communication as roster decisions loom. Local coverage emphasized the outcome matters less than the tape it produced.

Bears (what we learned)

  1. Backups brought juice. Chicago media highlighted that the starters struggled, but the two-deep and young skill talent swung the game late; Tyson Bagent’s 3 TDs earned headlines.
  2. D’Andre Swift flashes a role. The veteran’s usage and burst drew positive notes despite protection hiccups.
  3. Defensive questions early, answers late. KC’s ones cruised; Chicago’s depth settled down and tightened red-zone and situational stops in the 4th.

Box score & stats snapshots (authoritative hubs)

The Mahomes report

Kansas City approached this like a tune-up, and Mahomes delivered: tempo control, pocket command, and the full route tree with Rashee Rice featured on timing throws. The Chiefs’ official clips captured a 58-yard completion and the back-shoulder TD, the kind of high-precision pitch-and-catch that translates directly into September.

National outlets framed it similarly: “exclamation point” for the starters, regardless of the final scoreline.

Bears’ quarterback picture

While the focus is on top pick Caleb Williams long term, this night belonged to the depth chart. The local recap emphasized starter inconsistency early, but Tyson Bagent’s second-half command and red-zone finishing tilted the result. That gives Chicago leverage on roster slots and practice-squad sequencing as cutdown approaches.

Roster battles & depth chart implications

 

 

 

 

 

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