How to watch KC Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL preseason: Kickoff time, TV, odds

The Kansas City Chiefs begin their preseason slate on Saturday, Aug. 10, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Chiefs will play three preseason games ahead of the 2024 NFL regular season, which gets underway for KC on Thursday, Sept. 5, against the Baltimore Ravens.

One question you might be wondering about ahead of Saturday’s game: Are preseason results an indicator of regular-season success?

In the previous six years, the Chiefs are 10-7 in preseason games, including three straight years of 2-1 or better. As Super Bowl champs the last two years, there could be a correlation.

But in 2019, when the Chiefs won their first Super Bowl, they went 1-3 in the preseason. (The NFL reduced the number of exhibition games from four to three in 2021.)

So there may not be a perfect answer to that question. Here are other things to know...

Will the Chiefs starters play?

In last season’s opening preseason game, Patrick Mahomes played one series, and most of the starters were out by the second quarter.

Andy Reid will announce how the Chiefs will distribute playing time this week.

Where and when is the Chiefs vs. Jaguars game?

The game is set for EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, and will kick off at 6 p.m. Central on Saturday.

The long-range forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms with a high of 94 degrees.

What’s the channel (and radio info) for the Chiefs game?

The game will be broadcast on 38 The Spot/KMCI in Kansas City. It won’t be on Channel 41 because of coverage of the Paris Olympics.

In Wichita, the game will be broadcast on KWCH (Channel 12).

Also, it will be broadcast on radio via WDAF (106.5 FM) in the KC area, KNSS (98.7 FM) in the Wichita area.

What’s the betting line for Chiefs-Jaguars?

The Jaguars opened as a 2.5-point favorite. Yes, there are betting lines for preseason games.

KC Chiefs injury report

Starters who have missed practice this week for the Chiefs have been linebacker Nick Bolton (elbow), safety Justin Reid (quad), who hasn’t practiced during training camp, and cornerback Kelvin Joseph (hamstring).

Guard Joe Thuney continues to work his way back from a pectoral issue. Cornerback Jaylon Watson (shoulder) has been wearing a non-contact gold jersey this week.

Returning to practice this week were wide receivers Justin Watson and Kadarius Toney, but it’s uncertain how much they’ll play on Saturday.