The Chiefs rallied back in style after going behind 10-points in the first quarter against the Chargers this week. A comeback for the ages propelled them to win their fourth straight game this season. Although the win showed the champions’ mentality that the Chiefs possess, it didn’t occur without a fair share of sacrifices. Notably, Rashee Rice went down with a knee injury in the first half. He was turning out to be a revelation for the Chiefs’ struggling offense. Talk about rotten luck!

The injury occurred on the back of a Patrick Mahomes interception that Rice successfully chased down. But a late collision on the same play with Mahomes led to Rice clutching his knee in agony. After getting carted off the field, Rice didn’t return, while head coach Andy Reid gave a scathing 3-word reply about the Chiefs WR’s injury.

“It’s not good!” shared the Chiefs coach during halftime.

Although it wasn’t much of an update, Reid’s lack of optimism showed the nature of Rice’s injury. When the match eventually finished, Reid tried to explain, “I feel terrible for Rashee. We will hope for the best.” This came on the back of an MRI scan Rashee was slated to take on Monday to learn about the extent of his injury.

However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter spoke about the internal fears regarding Rice’s injury for Kansas City. On an update he shared on his X account, Schefter said it could be an ACL tear that might sideline the Chiefs WR for the remainder of this season. Well, if it does happen, it would be an enormous setback for the Chiefs, as Rice had a blistering start to this year.

For the first three games this season, Rashee racked up 24 receptions on 29 targets for 288 yards, alongside two TDs. He turned out to be Mahomes’ No.1 target this year amid Travis Kelce’s struggles. Even Mahomes gave his worrying insight about Rice’s injury, saying, “I knew it wasn’t good.” As the 24-year-old is almost certain to face a lengthy time off the field, will the Chiefs’ decision to lay off Kadarius Toney last month hurt them badly?

Will cutting off Kadarius Toney hurt the Chiefs amid Rashee Rice’s injury?

Toney entered the Chiefs kingdom after they decided to trade off third and sixth-round picks in 2022. Moreover, his first few months at the franchise will be remembered for his contributions to the Chiefs’ win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. During the last few minutes of that clash at State Farm Stadium, it was Toney’s 65-yard punt return that helped the Chiefs set up a crucial touchdown. This led to them eventually winning their second Super Bowl within a gap of two years.

However, his first full season with the club saw him tear his ACL, which the Chiefs GM described as “just unfortunate.” But those injuries didn’t stop as Toney continued to struggle with ankle problems. Eventually, Toney managed to play for 13 games while starting just two throughout last season. His 27 receptions on 38 targets for 169 yards and a solitary touchdown got him his second Super Bowl title. Although he was listed as inactive, his chipping in with crucial contributions could have helped the Chiefs deal with Rice’s injury.

But for now, there aren’t many options for the Chiefs offense, struggles to play out teams off the park. Even though they are winning, those injuries in key areas may catch up with them, eventually. Will they be able to bring in a replacement, or will they continue with what they have on their roster? We will soon find out as we wait for a major confirmation regarding Rashee Rice’s injury.