Chiefs worry Rashee Rice has torn ACL after collision with Patrick Mahomes: studies

The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs will wait on the MRI outcomes, however they’ve a worry star receiver Rashee Rice may very well be accomplished for the season after a giant collision with Patrick Mahomes within the win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. 

Rice, who was knocked out of Sunday’s sport after Mahomes slammed into his proper knee whereas going for a deal with on an interception, is feared to have a torn ACL, in keeping with a number of studies. 

And Rice’s response to his harm stated as a lot when it occurred within the first quarter. 

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Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton, left, fumbles the ball out of bounds after intercepting a move as Kansas Metropolis Chiefs large receiver Rashee Rice (4) defends throughout the first half of an NFL soccer sport, Sept. 29, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photograph/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The star receiver was simply attempting to restrict the harm after Mahomes was picked off by Kristian Fulton when his quarterback additionally tried to cease issues. Nevertheless, when Mahomes dove low to hit Fulton, he made contact with Rice as an alternative, and his high goal wasn’t anticipating it. 

Rice instantly went down writhing in ache, and after initially being helped to the sideline, the medical cart came visiting to take him to the locker room. 

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He laid within the cart with a towel on his face and fingers on his head, which confirmed his uncooked emotion in understanding one thing was unsuitable.

“It’s not good,” Reid informed the CBS broadcast at halftime when requested about Rice. After the sport, he additionally sounded bleak about his receiver’s future for the 2024 season. 

“I really feel horrible for Rashee,” he stated. “… We are going to hope for the most effective.”

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs large receiver Rashee Rice is taken off the sphere on a cart after being injured throughout the first half of an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers, Sept. 29, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photograph/Ashley Landis)

The Chiefs could have Rice bear an MRI on Monday, and so they count on to have their prognosis confirmed. 

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 group. 

Kansas Metropolis can be with out star working again Isiah Pacheco for weeks after he suffered a fractured fibula in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. 

Rice’s return to an NFL discipline can be murky due to off-the-field issues. He’s awaiting trial on a number of prices 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. 

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs large receiver Rashee Rice (4) is assisted after being injured throughout the first half of an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers, Sept. 29, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photograph/Ashley Landis)

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Rice, who didn’t have a catch on this sport, would end the season with 288 yards on 24 receptions with two receiving touchdowns.

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