Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said his team will play starters during Saturday's preseason opener against the New York Jets. Not only does LaFleur want his top players to "knock the rust off" before the regular season, but there is legitimate data from the NFL supporting players playing in the preseason as an injury preventative measure.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is sticking with his usual process when it comes to preseason playing time. Via multiple reporters on the beat, Reid said in his Thursday press conference that Kansas City's starters — including quarterback Patrick Mahomes — will play about a quarter in Saturday's preseason opener against Arizona.

Patrick Mahomes will take the field for the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, but he won't have one of his top targets.