The Kansas City Chiefs offense is in a tough spot after failing to secure victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11. Held scoreless in the second half of the Super Bowl LVII rematch, the unit is at a crossroads as Kansas City enters the home stretch of its 2023 season.
One player who has led the way for the offense is rookie receiver Rashee Rice, who has been effective in a rotational role. According to Pro Football Focus, Rice is tied with All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce for the most yards per route run among all Chiefs.
Rashee Rice: 2.19 yards per route run this season
🔺 t-1st with Travis Kelce on the Chiefs
🔺 t-21st among all offensive players pic.twitter.com/hFBKCi4uQb— PFF KC Chiefs (@PFF_Chiefs) November 22, 2023
This impressive achievement by Rice has been overshadowed by the general dysfunction of his position group, which has let reigning MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes down with remarkable consistency over the course of Kansas City’s first 10 games.
Perhaps Andy Reid, Matt Nagy, and the rest of the Chiefs’ offensive coaching staff will look to give Rice a higher volume of targets against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12 to maximize his effectiveness against one of Kansas City’s most bitter rivals.