Rashee Rice Out for Season After Knee and Hamstring Surgery

By eDraft Fantasy Football on Wednesday, October 9th 2024

Rashee Rice Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is out for the remainder of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair his LCL and a hamstring tendon. Rice was poised for a breakout year, but his absence now forces the Chiefs to turn to their remaining receiving options, such as JuJu, Worthy and Travis Kelce. This also opens the door for depth players to make an impact as Kansas City adjusts its offensive strategy.

Fantasy Impact: Worthy and Kelce Set to Benefit

With Rice sidelined, JuJu and Worthy could see increased targets, particularly on intermediate routes, while Travis Kelce remains the primary weapon for Patrick Mahomes. Worthy may be worth an WR2 or FLEX spot, especially given his potential to step up as a secondary target and ceiling. Kelce’s role is further solidified, making him an elite TE1 option due to the additional workload and red-zone opportunities.

Rice’s Expected Return Timeline and Implications for 2025

Rice is expected to make a full recovery in time for next season, which should alleviate long-term concerns. In the meantime, the Chiefs will focus on solidifying their receiving rotation, with Worthy and Kelce leading the charge. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Kansas City’s WR usage as they adapt to Rice’s absence for the remainder of the year.

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