The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Chicago Bears 23-7 in a preseason game on August 27, 2016, at Soldier Field. Alex Smith led three first-half scoring drives while rookie Patrick Mahomes made his first NFL appearance, going 22-of-33 for 251 yards and two touchdowns in limited action. The Chiefs dominated early, leading 17-0 at halftime, and added a fourth-quarter touchdown to secure the victory.