The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams are set to face off in a highly anticipated preseason exhibition at Arrowhead Stadium this afternoon.
Both teams attempted to reinvent themselves during the 2026 offseason, and even agreed to a trade that saw veteran defensive back Trent McDuffie join the Rams after an impressive four-year tenure with the Chiefs.
Star quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Matthew Stafford aren't expected to take the field for more than a handful of snaps in today's game, but second and third-string hopefuls are sure to give the crowd something to cheer for.
Stay tuned to this live blog for real-time updates on Kansas City's preseason matchup against Los Angeles:
What channel is Chiefs vs. Rams game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV channel: KSHB 41Start time: 3:00 p.m. CTAnnouncers: Ari Wolfe (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst)Sideline reporter: Kimmi Chex, Matt McMullen
Chiefs vs. Rams radio broadcast: Which station is the game on?
Chiefs Radio Network: 96.5 The Fan (96.5 FM)Play-by-Play: Mitch HolthusColor: Danan HughesSideline: Josh Klingler
Chiefs vs. Rams prediction
"The Chiefs face the Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 13. While Saturday’s preseason game won’t provide a serious in-depth preview of the primetime showdown, it gives the Chiefs a chance to test their offensive line depth against the Rams’ pass rush.
"After years of investing in the offensive line through the NFL Draft, the Chiefs finally have young, quality depth pieces at several spots. Expect Kansas City to establish the run early and execute long scoring drives as the battle in the trenches swings in their favor later in the game.
"Even if Mansoor Delane misses the game, the Chiefs feature enough hungry, talented players in their secondary to fluster Stetson Bennett and rookie first-round pick Ty Simpson. Barring any mistakes by Justin Fields and rookie Garrett Nussmeier, Kansas City should control the time of possession and take the lead late to win."
Final score: Chiefs 24, Rams 17
Sam Teets, Chiefs Wire
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