Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a right hamstring injury. He missed each of the team's three practices this week. Rice was hurt in Week 4 during the Chiefs' comeback win over the Las Vegas Raiders, when he stumbled and pulled up while trying to gain yards after a 7-yard catch in the first quarter.
Coach Andy Reid said Rice is eager to take part in everything and expects him to be all right. "You never know about these [hamstring injuries], but he's a pretty fast healer," Reid said. He suggested Rice could be available next week when the Chiefs play the Seattle Seahawks on "Sunday Night Football."
The Chiefs are already missing receiver Tyquan Thornton, who was placed on injured reserve earlier this week after dislocating his left ankle. Rice and Thornton have been the team's best receivers during a 4-0 start, combining for 24 catches on 31 targets for 409 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to lean on tight end Travis Kelce and receiver Xavier Worthy, while rookie Cyrus Allen and second-year player Jalen Royals should see their snaps increase.
Left tackle Josh Simmons, the 2025 first-round pick, practiced in all three sessions this week for the first time in almost two months after dealing with a bulging disc in his lower back. Reid said Simmons is also out for Sunday's game but is rebuilding his conditioning and could return to protect Mahomes' blind side soon.
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