Just recently, Rashee Rice went out with an injury during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. For his part, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes dropped a serious admission about the crash that injured the wide receiver.
The Chiefs are concerned that Rice may have suffered a torn ACL following an unfortunate collision with Mahomes during their recent game against the Chargers. The incident occurred in the first quarter when the quarterback, attempting to tackle after an interception, accidentally struck Rice’s right knee. This led to Rice being carted off the field, visibly distressed.
The team’s head coach, Andy Reid, hinted at the seriousness of the injury, expressing his sympathy for Rice and indicating that the prognosis may not be optimistic. An MRI is scheduled to confirm the extent of the damage. If the initial fears are confirmed, it would be a significant blow to the Chiefs, who are already facing challenges with injuries to other key players, including star running back Isiah Pacheco.
Rice has been one of the promising receivers for the Chiefs this season, having accumulated 288 yards and two touchdowns before this incident. His absence could hinder the team’s offensive capabilities, especially as they navigate through a competitive season.
Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Shares His Thoughts on Crash That Injured Rashee Rice
Along with Travis Kelce’s subpar performance early into the season, losing Rice is projected to be hit the Chiefs in a hard way. For his part, Mahomes admitted how the unfortunate incident happened from his perspective, as seen in a tweet shared by Lindsey Thiry.
“Patrick Mahomes says he didn’t know what happened to Rashee Rice as he went to try to make a tackle but realized “it wasn’t good.” He’s hoping test results come back better than it looked,” Thiry tweeted.
Additionally, Rice is dealing with off-field issues related to a high-speed car crash earlier this year. This additional detail could further complicate his return to the team.
The Chiefs will need to adapt quickly, focusing on their next games while hoping for a positive update on Rice’s condition. As the team prepares for the rest of the season, all eyes will be on the MRI results and how they impact Kansas City’s playoff prospects.
