Patrick Mahomes praised Kansas City’s reshaped left side after Friday’s preseason finale against Chicago, highlighting real reps with Kingsley Suamataia and Josh Simmons and noting the pocket trust and progression from training camp. He called it a small step in the right direction with two weeks to prep for the Chargers, and pointed to the dynamic duo handling one-on-one drills and growing confidence even as NFL-level mistakes can pop up.

Mahomes’ lines were under duress at times, yet the starting O-line provided solid protection and helped the run game, with the mobility shown in an 18-yard keeper underscoring comfort in the pocket. The message: the Chiefs are building depth and continuity on the left side as they gear up for Week 1, turning preseason reps into tangible progress.

Two young blockers stepped forward amid the Bears test, and KC’s signal-caller stressed that progress is a collective effort—excited for the two-week window to refine, prepare, and show who they are when the regular season arrives against a formidable Chargers defense.