Chiefs’ Star Player Sends Fans Into Frenzy Over Announcement (Report)

   

Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches play agains the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs are 4-0 so far in their 2024 campaign, but it hasn’t been easy.  All four of their wins have come by way of seven points or less:

  • Ravens – 7 point win
  • Bengals – 1 point win
  • Falcons – 5 point win
  • Chargers – 7 point win

However, things for their offense just got a little tougher with Rashee Rice’s injury.  His post on Instagram had fans across the league reacting.

Chiefs’ Star Player Sends Fans Into Frenzy Over Announcement (Report)

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) after a play during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) after a play during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

During an attempt to tackle a defender after an interception, Rashee Rice collided with Patrick Mahomes and suffered what appeared to be a serious injury. According to initial reports, the wide receiver was expected to miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL:

Reports say that Rice avoided that and possibly suffered a bone bruise or PCL sprain that would rather sideline him for four-plus weeks. That’s much better than the whole season.

Fans are now extremely confused, though, because of a recent Instagram story that Rice posted on Wednesday.

It features the cartoon Spongebob with the caption, “When people ask me where my strength comes from,” while Spongebob’s muscles say, “The Lord.

Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Fans reacted immediately to the post:

 

Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images