What we’re looking to see from the Kansas City Chiefs in their preseason opener

Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play, and other starters might sit out the preseason opener. But there will be plenty to see and evaluate when the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium.Backup quarterbacks Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier figure to get the bulk of the snaps, at least early, and the performances among newcomers at running back and the defensive interior will be among the biggest curiosities.Beat writer Pete Sweeney and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian share what’s on their checklists for Saturday on SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3 FM).Later, I’ll share what’s on my radar in Kansas City sports this week, including the Royals slugger who tied a team record and a television program that wrapped its loving arms around Kansas City sports in its season debut.SportsBeat KC is the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, hosted by Blair Kerkhoff. It’s produced by Hannah Wise, Suzanne Hogan, and Gabriella Lacey, and edited by Jeff Rosen and Scott Chasen.