Newer update on Rashee Rice: Rashee Rice injury update: Returns to action vs. Broncos
Rashee Rice injury update: Practicing Wednesday for Week 8 vs. Broncos
Andy Reid said he expects Rashee Rice and Jaylon Moore to practice Wednesday as Rice works back from hamstring and knee injuries.
Rashee Rice is on track to return to practice Wednesday, according to head coach Andy Reid, who told reporters the Chiefs expect the wide receiver back on the field ahead of Week 8 against the Denver Broncos.
What happened
Reid said at a Wednesday press conference that the team expects Rice and right tackle Jaylon Moore to practice. Rice has missed the last two games and the last two weeks of practice with hamstring and knee injuries.
RotoBaller reported that Rice was seen practicing with the team on Wednesday, suggesting a Week 8 return remains in serious play. Kansas City has not announced a comeback date, and Rice has not been cleared for the Week 8 visit to Denver on November 1.
Context
Rice injured his hamstring in Week 4’s victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on October 4. He missed Week 5’s bye and has not played since.
In four appearances this season, Rice has 13 catches for 190 yards and a touchdown. His last two full games came before the injury: four catches for 83 yards against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2 and seven for 88 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Week 3.
Sleeper projects Rice for 12.6 PPR points in Week 8.
Depth chart
Xavier Worthy is next on the depth chart at RWR2. He has 51.7 PPR points in six games this season while playing 82% of snaps. Jalen Royals is at LWR3 with 15.1 PPR points in six games.
What’s next
The Chiefs visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 1 in Week 8.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Rice practicing Wednesday is a meaningful step, but he still needs to clear the injury report. RotoBaller’s advice is to treat him as a WR2 only if he returns to full practice and enters Sunday without a restriction; a limited week followed by a questionable designation would make him a riskier flex.
His 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff complicates lineup decisions, as an early-game replacement may lock before his availability is settled. If Rice is active, he would rejoin a group still missing Tyquan Thornton, per RotoBaller, and reclaim targets that have been spread thin. Xavier Worthy has been volatile in Rice’s absence — 7 catches for 73 yards against the Chargers, then 3 for 11 in Seattle — and would lose appeal if Rice plays.
With a Week 8 projection of 12.6 PPR points and a double-digit ceiling, hold Rice in all formats. Start him only as a WR2 with a full practice and no designation; otherwise, pivot to a healthy receiver with steady targets.
Quick answers
Will Rashee Rice play in Week 8?
Kansas City has not announced a comeback date, and Rice has not been cleared for the Week 8 visit to Denver. However, he was seen practicing with the team on Wednesday, suggesting a return remains in serious play.
What is Rashee Rice's injury status?
Rice has been dealing with hamstring and knee injuries. He missed the last two games and the last two weeks of practice, but the Chiefs expect him to practice Wednesday.