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
During the first half of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers, wide receiver Rashee Rice was injured by quarterback Patrick Mahomes after trying to make a tackle. Rice was carted off the field and he did not return to the game.
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) scores a touchdown past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Rashee Rice has been one of the best playmakers for the Chiefs so far this season. If they lose him for a lengthy period, it will not be good for Kansas City.
Head Coach Andy Reid Provides Massive Update On the Kansas City Chiefs Star Wide Receiver Rashee Rice
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) reacts after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was asked by CBS Sports about the Rice injury during the game. Reid responded:
“It’s not good.”
This is not good news for the Chiefs. It will be interesting to see what else Andy Reid has to say after the game about the star wide receiver in Kansas City. For a team that is trying to three-peat, this is a massive blow to this offense.
Fans React
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) reacts after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Xavier Worthy as the WR1 ?
— Last Take™ (@TheRealLastTake) September 29, 2024
Mahomes double downed on that pick by taking out his #1 for the year
— Sean-Luc Shanahan (@LucShanaha24000) September 29, 2024
Won’t be speeding on the field for awhile. Hoping for a full speedy recovery ?
— J11Knight ⚡️Harbaugh is Home⚡(2-1) (@J11Knight) September 29, 2024
These are some interesting reactions to Andy Reid’s comments about it not being good news for Rice. If Rice is indeed out for the season, it would not be a surprise to see them potentially make a move for a wide receiver in either free agency or a trade. There will be many more reactions once this game goes final and also for the upcoming week ahead.