The Kansas City Chiefs are hitting the road to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Saturday, August 22, 2026, and you know what’s hanging over their heads? A brutal preseason losing streak that stretches back to 2023. They just dropped their opening exhibition game 20-12 to the Los Angeles Rams, extending that negative streak and making this Week 2 matchup feel a little more urgent, even if it’s just preseason.
The Chiefs Are Desperate To Turn Things Around
Honestly, it’s gotta sting to not have a preseason win since 2023. This isn’t just about getting ready for the regular season; it’s about building some momentum, some confidence. That 20-12 loss to the Rams in their first exhibition game? Not the start you want, even when you’re mostly playing backups. The Chiefs need to shake off that losing vibe, and getting a W against the Buccaneers would be a huge step. It’s about getting back to that winning feeling, you know?
Buccaneers Are Rolling With Young QB Jalon Daniels
Meanwhile, the Buccaneers are coming into this game feeling pretty good after their 24-16 win over the New York Jets. Who led their reserves to victory in that one? None other than former Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, and he looked sharp. The buzz is he’s expected to play a significant amount in this game against the Chiefs, too. Talk about an opportunity for the young gun to make his mark! That’s exciting stuff to watch in the preseason, seeing who steps up. FanDuel Sportsbook even has the Buccaneers favored by 5.5 points, which tells you what they think about Tampa’s early form and maybe that Chiefs’ streak. Historically, in the regular season, the Chiefs hold a slight edge at 8-7, but this is preseason, baby, and it feels different right now.
This Saturday’s game is set for 6:30 p.m. Arrowhead Time at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Expect some heat, too, with a forecast of mostly sunny skies and a high of 91 degrees, with winds out of the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. They’ll be playing on natural grass. If you’re looking to catch all the action, local Kansas City folks can tune into KSHB (NBC/41) with Ari Wolfe, Trent Green, Kimmi Chex, and Matt McMullen on the call. Chiefs radio coverage is on KFNZ (96.5 FM and 610 AM) and WDAF (106.5 FM), featuring Mitch Holthus, Danan Hughes, and Josh Klingler. For the Spanish broadcast, Oscar Monterroso, Hannah Bassham, and Alvaro Alvarez will be on the Audacy app and KSSA (105.9 FM). Buccaneers radio is on WXTB (97.9 FM) with Tony Castricone and Dave Moore. And hey, if you’ve got NFL+, you can stream it with a paid subscription. This game is a chance for the Chiefs to finally snap that losing streak, or for Jalon Daniels to keep showing why the Buccaneers are excited about his future. Can’t wait!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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