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Will Rashee Rice play in Super Bowl LIX? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

Will Rashee Rice be able to return for the Kansas City #Chiefs’ matchup against the Philadelphia #Eagles in Super Bowl LIX?

The Kansas City Chiefs have been without star wide receiver Rashee Rice for much of their 2024 campaign after he sustained a serious knee injury early in the regular season.

Will Rice be able to make a comeback for Kansas City’s Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles?

Rashee Rice injury update

Rice will remain on the Chiefs’ injured reserve list for Super Bowl LIX as he recovers from the knee injury he sustained in the regular season. Kansas City will be without Rice when the Chiefs face off against the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

How long will Rashee Rice be out?

Though Rice will miss the Big Game, he is expected to return to the field next season.

Chiefs WR depth chart

With Rice on the sideline, Kansas City will rely on rookie wideout Xavier Worthy and veteran pass-catchers Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Justin Watson.

Will Chiefs WR Rashee Rice be able to return for Super Bowl LIX?

Will #Chiefs WR Rashee Rice be able to return from Kansas City’s injured reserve list in time to play against the #Eagles in Super Bowl LIX?

The Kansas City Chiefs have dealt with significant injuries to their receiving corps throughout the 2024 season, and are set to be without veteran wide receiver Rashee Rice when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

Rice was injured in Kansas City’s Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers and underwent surgery on October 8, 2024.

Though the Chiefs were able to get free-agent addition Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown—who was injured in August 2024 and missed much of the regular season—back in time for the playoffs, Kansas City wasn’t so lucky with Rice, who is set to miss Super Bowl LIX.

Without Rice, the Chiefs will rely on rookie wideout Xavier Worthy and veteran pass-catchers like ‘Hollywood’ Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Justin Watson, and JuJu Smith-Schuster to help Patrick Mahomes in the passing game against Philadelphia’s outstanding secondary.

Stay tuned to see if Kansas City’s offense can overcome Rice’s absence when the Chiefs face off with the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

Should the Chiefs activate WR Skyy Moore for Super Bowl LIX?

Should the Kansas City #Chiefs activate veteran WR Skyy Moore for their matchup against the Philadelphia #Eagles in Super Bowl LIX?

The Kansas City Chiefs may have an interesting decision to make ahead of their Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Last week, the Chiefs opened veteran wide receiver Skyy Moore’s practice window to return from Kansas City’s injured reserve list.

That means Moore, who caught a touchdown pass in the Chiefs’ victory over Philadelphia in Super Bowl LVII, may potentially be able to return in time for the Big Game on Sunday.

Kansas City made several moves to revamp its depth at the wide receiver position heading into the season, but injuries have nonetheless affected the availability of the Chiefs’ pass-catchers throughout the team’s 2024 campaign.

Free agent addition Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown was injured in the preseason, and second-year wideout Rashee Rice missed most of the regular season and remains on Kansas City’s injured reserve list.

Given Moore’s experience in the Super Bowl and the stakes of Sunday’s game, it may make sense for the Chiefs to get Moore back into their lineup if he is healthy enough to play.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides injury updates on players before Week 18: ‘I can’t make any promise’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provides injury updates on players before Week 18: ‘I can’t make any promise’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 18 with nothing significant on the line that could affect their standing heading into the postseason. The game against the Denver Broncos will likely see many starters dealing with lingering injuries resting in preparation for the divisional round.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed several injured players during his weekly Zoom press conference with reporters on Monday. He immediately addressed veteran left tackle D.J. Humphries, who was out with a hamstring injury.

“You know what? He’s (D.J. Humphries) doing good,” said Reid. “I can’t make any promise. I want to get him out to practice and kind of see where we’re at so, but he is doing good in his rehab part as different than being on the field, so I like just to see how he does there.”

Reid also clarified four players who have spent time on injured reserve this season and their projections for the playoffs.

“There’s a chance with Mecole (Hardman) and potentially (Jaylen) Watson. I mean, potentially, that would be stretching,” said Reid. “But the other two (Rashee Rice, Skyy Moore), No.”

Isiah Pacheco, who injured his ribs during the Christmas Day victory, was in noticeable pain, and Reid shared his caution on handling his starting running back.

“He’ll be available. Playoff-wise,” said Reid. “Yea, he is tender. I probably should have mentioned that, but he is tender, and I’ll probably hold him back here this week in practice, just a bit, so he can be fresh and ready to go.”

The Chiefs will have plenty of new faces in the lineup on Sunday against the Denver Broncos, as the focus will remain on the postseason and having key players healthy.

Chiefs WR Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown features injured teammate in social media post

Kansas City #Chiefs WR Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown features Rashee Rice in social media post | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs players are enjoying a well-deserved moment off the field after finishing a grueling stretch in their schedule and clinching the top seed in the conference. On Saturday, veteran receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown took to his Instagram to share a story featuring injured teammate Rashee Rice with a familiar clock emoji.

Rice reposted the same photo of the duo on his Instagram account, also displaying the clock, which typically symbolizes a comeback. Brown posted similar clock emojis before returning to the lineup after missing significant time due to injury.

Rice underwent reconstructive knee surgery in October after an accidental collision with Patrick Mahomes during a matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. The teasing social media post will have fans talking, but there hasn’t been any official word on his status for the postseason as an outside possibility.

Brown’s return in recent weeks jolted the receiver room, adding another weapon for Mahomes this postseason. Head coach Andy Reid shared his thoughts on the group with Brown in the lineup, contributing to a monitored snap count.

“Yeah, Hollywood [Brown] has done a great job. We’re trying to ease him back in. It’s like holding a horse back. Man, he wants to get back in every time we take him out, which is a positive thing.” said Reid during his Christmas Day postgame press conference. “He’s got a great attitude. But both those guys in there is a plus, for sure. I think they’re all doing well. They’re all playing good football right now. They all complement each other in certain ways, so I’d hate to just pick two of them out. They’re doing a good job there.”

Brown has nine catches for 91 yards in two games with Kansas City, creating great synergy alongside DeAndre Hopkins and Xavier Worthy.

Is Rashee Rice playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

#Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates. 

Rashee Rice was expected to be among the Kansas City Chiefs’ top performers in his second season with the defending Super Bowl champions but saw his sophomore campaign cut short by a brutal knee injury.

What does Rice’s timeline for return look like as Kansas City enters its Week 17 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Rashee Rice injury update

Rice underwent reconstructive knee surgery in October.

Typically, players can take up to twelve months to recover from injuries like the one Rice sustained earlier this season.

How long will Rashee Rice be out?

Rice is not expected to return until the next season, and remains on the Chiefs’ injured reserve list as Kansas City prepares to face the Steelers on Christmas Day.

Chiefs WR depth chart

With Rice on the sideline, the Chiefs have relied on rookie Xavier Worthy, and veterans DeAndre Hopkins, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Justin Watson. Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown is also expected to be available for Kansas City in Week 17 after he made his return to the field against the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy compares rookie standout to Rashee Rice: ‘You see more production’

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy compares Xavier Worthy to Rashee Rice: ‘You see more production’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs remain atop the NFL record-wise, largely thanks to the contributions of their young players, including rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke with reporters via Zoom on Sunday about Worthy reminding him of Rashee Rice’s rookie campaign last year.

“Consistently productive player confidence and the game is slowing down for him (Xavier Worthy). It reminds me so much of Rashee (Rice) last year.” Said Nagy. “It’s crazy how much it reminds me of that same type of avenue that Rashee went through last year; it was a little slow for the first four or five, six weeks, and then weeks like 7,8,9, 10. You can sense it. You might not see it in a stat book, but you can sense it as a coach.”

Worthy was productive for a second consecutive week, scoring a touchdown in the victories. He finished Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans with seven catches for 65 yards and the touchdown to lead the team.

“You can sense it from watching tape, and now all of a sudden, you naturally see more targets, you see more touches, you see more production.” Said Nagy. “It’s exactly what happened with Rashee, and I’m telling you, it’s crazy how similar it is, and it’s exciting because you see what Rashee came into this year, what he did early on, and I think that’s, that’s the path for this kid.”

Worthy’s confidence is displayed in his attack on the ball in the air, even if he accidentally disrupted a pass meant for Travis Kelce in the endzone during Saturday’s win.

Is Rashee Rice playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

#Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates. 

Rashee Rice was poised to be the Kansas City Chiefs’ leading receiver entering his second year with the club.

Unfortunately, his season was cut short in Week 4 when he and quarterback Patrick Mahomes accidentally collided on the field and Rice was placed on injured reserve to undergo surgery.

Will Rice be available for the Chiefs; Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans?

Rashee Rice injury update

He remains on injured reserve while recovering from LCL surgery and a hamstring repair that was performed in October.

How long will Rashee Rice be out?

Rice is likely to make a full recovery but is not expected to be cleared to play in time to return this season. While some fans may still be hoping to see him activated during the playoffs, such a move doesn’t appear to be in the cards.

Chiefs WR depth chart

The Chiefs receiving corps is set to get a major boost this week with the return of Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, who was activated from Kansas City’s injured reserve list this week.

Brown is expected to play alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy, and Justin Watson against the Texans.

Key things to know about Chargers’ Week 14 opponent: Chiefs

Here are some important things to know about the Chiefs ahead of the Week 14 matchup with the Chargers.

The Chargers are on the road to face the Chiefs under the lights on Sunday night, Dec. 8, at 5:20 p.m. PT.

To get you prepped for the Week 14 bout, here are a few key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup.

How things are going…

The Chiefs have the best record in the AFC at 11-1, with their only loss coming against the Bills.

Close wins

When you see the Chiefs’ record, you would think they’ve dominated their opponents. However, it has been far from that. Kansas City has now won nine games by one score or less, with six coming down to the final drive.

Pat is not all that

The Chiefs are atop the AFC, but their success cannot be attributed to Patrick Mahomes’s play. This is statistically Mahomes’ worst season. He is completing 68.4% of his passes but has a career-low 4.4% touchdown rate and a career-worst 2.6% interception rate.

Key piece is back

When the Chargers played the Chiefs back in Week 4, they were without running back Isiah Pacheco, a vital piece of their offense. Pacheco was sidelined for two months with a leg injury and returned last week against the Raiders. He only ran the ball seven times but averaged 6.3 yards per carry.

Spag’s defense is still dominating

The Chiefs aren’t going to make it easy for the Chargers’ offense. Kansas City’s defense ranks No. 8 in scoring defense (19.6 allowed points per game). While they’re slightly susceptible against the pass, ranking 23rd, the Chiefs are a brick wall against the run. They’re only allowing 87.8 rushing yards per game, good for the third in the NFL.

Look out for…

Defensive tackle Chris Jones. The Chargers have had problems along the interior part of the offensive line, which Jones will look to exploit. Jones has 54 quarterback pressures and six sacks this season.

Here are the details of the Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins trade

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, these are the full details of the #Chiefs’ trade for DeAndre Hopkins

The details of the Kansas City Chiefs trade for Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins have finally emerged.

The Chiefs have fallen victim to two unfortunate injuries to wide receivers Rashee Rice and Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown this season and were in desperate need of help.

After a trade for Hopkins was announced in the early hours of Wednesday morning, much was unknown about the Titans’ return for the veteran until Wednesday afternoon.

Though neither team has officially announced the deal, the details of the seemingly-agreed-upon terms were reported by NFL insider Ian Rapaport on Twitter.

Take a look at the full trade terms:

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1849141952890987000

Kansas City has been looking for a replacement for their two-star receivers all season and a fourth or fifth-round pick seems like a bargain for a player who has earned All-Pro honors three times in his career.

It is still unknown if Hopkins will suit up for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but look for the dynamic receiver to have an immediate impact for the Chiefs when he is back in action.