Rashee Rice Faces Possible Season-Ending Injury with ACL Tear

Rashee Rice's Injury Update

The Kansas City Chiefs' struggling passing game appears to have taken a major hit on Sunday.

Second-year wide receiver Rashee Rice is feared to have suffered a serious knee injury, possibly a torn ACL, that could keep him out for the rest of the season. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapport reported that Rice will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity.

Incident Overview

Rice was carted into the locker room after sustaining an injury in the first half of Sunday's 17-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

Head coach Andy Reid told reporters following the game that the team is hoping for the best despite not expecting favorable news.

Rice went down after quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw an interception intended for Travis Kelce. While attempting to tackle Chargers defensive back Kristian Fulton, Mahomes accidentally dove into Rice's knee.

Rice's Impact on Chiefs

It was immediately evident that Rice potentially suffered a serious injury, and the Chiefs quickly ruled him out after he was carted off the sideline.

Rice has emerged as the top receiving option for Mahomes this season, entering Week 4 with a team-high 24 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns in three games. No other player on K.C.'s roster entered Sunday with double-digit receptions.

Despite the injury, the Chiefs managed to secure a win, with Kelce showing up for his first significant game of the season, racking up 89 yards on seven catches. Additionally, Xavier Worthy made a notable contribution by scoring on a 54-yard catch.

However, losing Rice for any significant time would represent a significant challenge for the Chiefs, who currently stand at 4-0.