A serious injury has recently impacted the NFL landscape, specifically concerning Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Rashee Rice. Last week, Rice sustained a knee injury after an accidental low hit from quarterback Patrick Mahomes during a Chargers interception return.
Insider Dianna Russini provided updates on Rice’s situation and the Chiefs’ efforts to assess the severity of the injury. “He’s been placed on IR. There is hope, though, that he could possibly return…They’re going to test this knee out next week…
Eventually, they’re going to sedate him…They’re going to put him under to just arthroscopically take a closer look at that knee…Maybe he can get back in six weeks,” Russini reported on Scoop City last Friday.
The potential return of Rice would boost the Chiefs, as many consider him their top wide receiver. During his rookie season, the 24-year-old recorded 79 receptions for 938 yards and seven touchdowns. This season, he was on track for nearly 100 receptions, over 1,000 yards, and at least eight touchdowns.
In Rice’s absence, the Chiefs will need to seek offensive production from alternative sources. Legendary tight end Travis Kelce has yet to find his rhythm, and teams are now aware of the capabilities of rookie receiver Xavier Worth.
However, veteran receiver “Hollywood” Brown is sidelined for the rest of the regular season due to injury. Head coach Andy Reid will need to employ creative strategies, but the silver lining for the Chiefs is their undefeated 4-0 record.