Bears Stun Chiefs 29-27 in Preseason Comeback

Game Overview

The final preseason clash on August 22, 2025, turned into an instant classic at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City’s offense, led by a crisp Patrick Mahomes, built a seemingly comfortable 20‑3 lead by halftime. Mahomes, playing just a quarter, completed 8 of 13 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, connecting with Rashee Rice for a 30‑yard strike and handing the ball to Isiah Pacheco for a short rush into the end zone. A missed opportunity came when Kareem Hunt dropped a wide‑open pass in the red zone, a lapse that would haunt the Chiefs later.

Chicago’s first half was a struggle. Freshman quarterback Caleb Williams took limited snaps, and the Bears’ defense allowed the Chiefs to move the ball at will, resulting in only three points before the Bears finally scored a late field goal. The Bears entered the locker room trailing 20‑3, but the coaching staff kept the starters on the field, a decision that paid off in the final quarter.

When the fourth quarter began, the Bears unleashed a furious offensive drive. Williams, now comfortable in the Arrowhead crowd, hit his tight ends and receivers in stride, racking up 19 points while the Chiefs’ reserves could only muster a single field goal. Williams threw two touchdowns and ran for another, while the Bears’ receiving corps caught 31 passes for 325 yards, accounting for four scores. The total yardage swing was stark: Chicago posted 424 yards to Kansas City’s 255, illustrating the Bears’ ability to dominate the passing game when it mattered most.

Defensively, the Bears recorded 47 tackles, one sack, and a tackle for loss, while also forcing a fumble that they recovered, giving them a short field that accelerated the comeback. Kansas City’s defense, still fielding many starters, piled up 76 tackles, two sacks, and four tackles for loss, but they could not stop the momentum shift once the Bears took over.

Implications for the Upcoming Season

The victory nudges the Chicago Bears to a 2‑0‑1 preseason record and marks their first road win in exhibition play. For a team that struggled early, the late‑game resilience signals a potential identity: a squad that can rally under pressure and trust a rookie quarterback in critical moments. Caleb Williams’ poise, especially on a hostile road crowd, suggests he could earn more snaps once the regular season begins, a development fans will watch closely.

Kansas City, meanwhile, falls to 0‑3 in preseason, a rare blemish for a defending champion. Mahomes’ performance, albeit brief, reassures that the offensive engine is still humming, but the loss highlights the depth challenge once starters rest. The Chiefs will head into a historic regular‑season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, where they’ll need to translate first‑half dominance into full‑game efficiency.

Both coaching staffs will dissect the tape. Chicago’s staff will likely evaluate which secondary players can sustain the coverage needed against elite passing attacks, while Kansas City will revisit its rotation strategy for reserves to ensure the defense remains stingy when the starters are off. The preseason finale, though not counting toward the league standings, offered a clear snapshot of each team’s strengths, weaknesses, and the adjustments required before the 2025 NFL season kicks off.

Bears Chiefs preseason narratives have already begun to shape fan expectations, and the drama witnessed at Arrowhead may prove to be a harbinger of the competitive storylines that will unfold once the regular season gets underway.