(AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that it is unlikely that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week, and it’s possible that the two-time MVP skips the three-game exhibition slate entirely. That’s not necessarily a surprise given Mahomes underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee in December. On one hand, Mahomes hardly needs the work given his experience. Mahomes has said he’s looking forward to taking his first real hit to feel fully back to football. “We’ve got new people … behind (Mahomes) that need some work,” Reid said.