The Kansas City Chiefs could be getting a much-needed boost at the right time, as Rashee Rice inches closer to his much-needed return.
After missing the past two games with a hamstring injury, Rice returned to practice on Wednesday, although as a limited participant. Still, it was a good sign that the 26-year-old wide receiver is close to seeing action.
Patrick Mahomes is excited for Rice's impending return, giving him another target amid the Chiefs' up-and-down offense.
“He's such a physical receiver. He does such a great job within the zone concepts and stuff like that, and getting himself open, as well as being physical versus man,” said Mahomes in the video posted by KC Sports Network.
“Having him back out there will be big for us, cause it'll kind of help take some pressure off the other guys to make plays and let them go out there and be themselves. Hopefully, we can have some success.”
Patrick Mahomes on what the offense has missed without WR Rashee Rice (hamstring):
“He does such a great job within the zone concepts and getting himself open, as well as being physical versus man. Having him back out there will be big for us, cause it'll kinda help take some… pic.twitter.com/18kuU6swZP
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) October 28, 2026
Before suffering the hamstring injury, Rice recorded 13 receptions for 190 yards and one touchdown in four games.
He remains questionable for the Chiefs' clash with the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.
Article Continues BelowThe Chiefs beat the Broncos, 31-10, in Week 1. Mahomes threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns and scored on a rush, while Rice had two receptions for 19 yards and one touchdown.
Jaylon Moore and L'Jarius Sneed are also questionable in the rematch, as they are dealing with a concussion and knee injury, respectively.
Kansas City is looking to bounce back after absorbing its first defeat, 20-3, in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks.