Rashee Rice injury update: Returns to action vs. Broncos

Rashee Rice is back on the field for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Week 8 road game against the Denver Broncos. The wide receiver returned from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him for multiple weeks.

What happened

Rice made an immediate impact in his return, catching three passes for 26 yards and a touchdown on his first drive back, according to Field Yates. He was welcomed back with a simple message from Jeremy Fowler: “Welcome back, Rashee Rice.”

Context

Rice has been a key target for Patrick Mahomes when healthy. In four games this season, he has 13 receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown on 17 targets, totaling 38.0 PPR points. His best game came in Week 3, when he had seven catches for 88 yards on nine targets.

Timeline

On October 4, Rice suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 4 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He missed Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers and Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks. On October 28, the Chiefs expected Rice back at practice for Week 8. He had not been cleared for the game at that time.

Depth chart

Rice occupies the top slot on the Chiefs wide receiver depth chart. Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals are the next receivers. Worthy has 24 catches for 217 yards and a touchdown in six games, while Royals has five catches for 41 yards in six games.

What’s next

The Chiefs are on the road to face the Broncos in Week 8. Kansas City is looking to bounce back.