The reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs kick off their quest for three straight Super Bowl wins with a preseason matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
However, because preseason games are broadcast using local teams, fans might be left wondering who will be calling this game. Well, here is everything you need to know about the Chiefs and Jaguars’ Saturday night matchup.
Chiefs and Jaguars Announcers, Broadcast Details, and More
- Start time: Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, 7 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
- Live stream options: NFL App, NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
- Radio stations: 106.5 The Wolf, Jaguars Radio Network
- Starting QBs: Patrick Mahomes, Trevor Lawrence
- Betting lines:
- Spread: JAX -2.5
- Total: 39
- Moneyline: JAX -148, KC +124
The Chiefs’ preseason broadcast will continue with the same crew that many have been accustomed to, with play-by-play announcer Ari Wolfe entering his fifth season, former Chiefs QB Trent Green providing color commentary for his 14th season, and sideline reporters Kimmi Chex and Matt McMullen returning for their third and fourth seasons, respectively.
Chiefs vs. Jaguars Game Preview
After securing back-to-back Super Bowl titles, Patrick Mahomes and Company begin their quest for the elusive NFL three-peat. While there hasn’t been much information on when and if the NFL will hand down a suspension to second-year wide receiver Rashee Rice for his offseason behavior, the Chiefs made some notable additions to the offense.
Kansas City signed speedster Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to a one-year, $7 million contract while also drafting Texas WR Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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While the offensive line stays relatively intact from last season, they will ask a lot from rookie second-round LT Kingsley Suamataia to protect Mahomes’ blindside. However, while the offense looks to be a bit stronger, many players left the defense to sign with other teams.
On the other hand, the Jaguars hope to avenge a horrible end to the 2023 season. After starting the year 8-3, the Jaguars lost five of their last six games, fell out of first place in the AFC South, and missed the playoffs entirely. Now, with reputations and jobs on the line, the Jags hope to make a comeback, but it will be tough.
Despite Trevor Lawrence’s regression late last season, the fourth-year quarterback has continued to progress with each NFL season.
WR Christian Kirk remains with the team, while the offseason brought in Gabe Davis, Devin Duvernay, and rookie Brian Thomas Jr. to round out the receiving core. With Lawrence getting the start in today’s game, it will be interesting to see how he meshes with his new receivers.
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Travis Etienne Jr. returns to Jacksonville, looking toward another solid season in the backfield. He’s crossed the 1,000-yard mark in both his seasons in the league and while his yardage was down in 2023, he had a career-high 11 touchdowns and no fumbles. He even increased his productivity out of the backfield as a pass catcher, hauling in career-highs for receptions (58), yards (476), and one TD.
The Jaguars muscled up on defense, bringing in DT Arik Armstead to team up with Joshua Hines-Allen and Travon Walker to bolster the defensive line.
