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UPDATES | Chiefs return to Arrowhead Stadium for preseason opener against Rams

Chiefs Kingdom returns to Arrowhead for preseason opener
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs fans are returning to Arrowhead Stadium to support their team in its preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Chiefs vs. Rams game is set to kick off at 3 p.m. Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.

Earlier this week, 14-year NFL veteran Travis Kelce spoke with the media at training camp in St. Joseph about the season ahead and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

"Everybody knows I love that guy, he's a brother to me," Kelce said. "I'm so proud of the way he handled adversity from last year."

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On Thursday, head coach Andy Reid revealed the team's quarterback plans for the preseason opener — which doesn't include putting Mahomes on the field.

Backup quarterback Justin Fields will start the game off, followed by Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun.

Saturday's game will be a hot and humid one for fans, and there is a chance for storms to develop.

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UPDATE, 1:05 p.m. | Defensive tackle Chris Jones made his way into Arrowhead Stadium as he enters his 11th season with the Kansas City Chiefs.

UPDATE, 1 p.m. | Veteran tight end Travis Kelce made his return to Arrowhead Stadium.

UPDATE, 12:15 p.m. | Starting quarterback Justin Fields made his arrival for the team's preseason opener.

UPDATE, 12:10 p.m. | Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid — also known as "Big Red" — arrived at Arrowhead Stadium for the preseason opener.

UPDATE, noon | Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III arrived at Arrowhead Stadium for the first time as a Chiefs player.

Walker came to Kansas City from the Seattle Seahawks, where he led the team to a Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots.

UPDATE, 7:31 a.m. | KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez was out at Arrowhead Stadium early Saturday to catch up with Chiefs Kingdom.

Martinez heard from fans about their excitement for the return of football.

Chiefs Kingdom returns to Arrowhead for preseason opener