The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ offense suffered an enormous blow on Sunday when Patrick Mahomes collided with Rashee Rice and the broad receiver was compelled to depart the sport.
Rice was recognized with a proper knee harm with the staff reportedly fearing he may have torn his ACL. He was on the receiving finish from a Mahomes shoulder as he tried to deal with Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton following an interception.
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“Clearly, the nook made a very good play. I used to be making an attempt to fireplace it to (Travis Kelce) on his physique,” Mahomes mentioned. “I overthrew him a bit bit, turned the ball over, after which I assumed Rashee actually made a very good play. I used to be making an attempt to deal with the man and clearly rolled up on him. If I simply do not flip the ball over, that by no means occurs. So, you’ve simply bought to attempt to get higher at that.
“I did not know precisely what occurred as a result of, clearly, I used to be making an attempt to make a deal with, however I do know Rashee and the way robust he’s. So him being down like that, I knew it wasn’t good. All we do is pray that the X-rays and MRIs and stuff like which might be higher than what it seemed, however I imply subsequent man up till he’s again.”
Rice gingerly walked again to the bench earlier than he was taken off the sector on a cart.
“I really feel horrible for Rashee,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid mentioned. “…We are going to hope for the most effective.”
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This could be a large loss for the Chiefs, who’re already with out Hollywood Brown this season after he suffered a season-ending harm earlier than even taking a snap along with his new staff.
Kansas Metropolis can also be with out star operating again Isiah Pacheco for weeks after he suffered a fractured fibula towards the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2.
Rice’s return to an NFL area can also be murky due to off-the-field issues. He’s awaiting trial on a number of fees stemming from a high-speed automotive crash in March on a Texas expressway. Rice may very well be going through NFL self-discipline after the authorized course of.Â
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Rice, who didn’t have a catch on this recreation, would end the season with 288 yards on 24 receptions with two receiving touchdowns if he’s the truth is completed for the season.
Fox Information’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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