Patrick Mahomes didn’t hide the value of getting Rashee Rice back in the mix.
Rice, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, was back at practice Wednesday as a limited participant, a strong sign that his return is drawing near. For a Chiefs offense that has been uneven, that’s the kind of reinforcement Mahomes wants right now.
“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.
Mahomes also made clear what Rice means to the bigger picture for Kansas City’s passing game.
Patrick Mahomes on what the offense has missed without WR Rashee Rice (hamstring):
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) October 28, 2026
“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
“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.”
Rice has been productive when healthy, putting up 13 catches for 190 yards and a touchdown in four games before the injury slowed him down. He is now questionable for Sunday’s rematch with the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Chiefs handled Denver, 31-10, in Week 1. In that game, Mahomes passed for 184 yards and two touchdowns, added a rushing score, and Rice chipped in with two catches for 19 yards and a touchdown.
Kansas City is also monitoring Jaylon Moore and L'Jarius Sneed, who are both questionable as well. Moore is dealing with a concussion, while Sneed has a knee injury.
The Chiefs enter the matchup coming off their first loss, a 20-3 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7.
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