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Rashee Rice Suffers Tweaked Hamstring
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring) was unable to return during Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Rice reportedly suffered a tweaked hamstring while trying to make a play during the first quarter, per Sam McDowell. He was originally listed as questionable, but was downgraded to doubtful and never returned to the game. The Chiefs also lost Tyquan Thornton (ankle) during this game. Fantasy managers should get an update on Rice during the week, but the team is on bye this upcoming week. That means Rice will get a whole week to rest and recover before the Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6.
Source: Sam McDowell
Source: Sam McDowell
Tyquan Thornton Suffers "Gruesome" Injury Vs. Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (leg) suffered a "gruesome" leg injury in a Week 4 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports. Warren added that Thornton was carted off of the field. It appears to be a lower-leg injury for Thornton. Following a 55-yard gain on a reception in the fourth quarter, Thornton attempted to stand up and immediately went back down to the ground. Thornton was having a strong game with five receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns before exiting. With Thornton likely out and fellow wideout Rashee Rice also getting hurt earlier in the game, the Chiefs will rely on wide receiver Xavier Worthy, tight end Travis Kelce, running back Kenneth Walker III and others in the passing game
Source: Sam Warren - The Athletic
Source: Sam Warren - The Athletic
Rashee Rice Downgraded to Doubtful with Hamstring Injury
According to the team, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring) has been downgraded to doubtful with a hamstring injury. The team's No. 1 wideout suffered this injury in the opening frame and has yet to return to the field. Before exiting the contest, Rice did not draw a single target. Managers should pay close attention to this status after the contest, as he appeared to be in pain after suffering the non-contact injury. For the remainder of the contest, the Chiefs' passing attack should revolve around Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy, and Tyquan Thornton.
Source: Kansas City Chiefs
Source: Kansas City Chiefs
Rashee Rice Questionable to Return With Hamstring Injury
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Sam McDowell. Rice had been on the injury report with a knee issue during the week, but he practiced fully all three days and entered Sunday without a designation. The hamstring is a new concern for Rice, who came into Week 4 with 13 catches for 190 yards and a touchdown through three games.
Source: Sam McDowell
Source: Sam McDowell
Tyquan Thornton Could Be A Valuable Deep Threat Option Against Vegas
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. Thornton has been the de facto deep threat option for quarterback Patrick Mahomes this season and his skill set may be necessary against a divisional opponent this week. Thornton recently caught two passes for 22 yards in the 24-10 win over the Miami Dolphins, but flashed more upside in the previous week with a closer game. In a 33-30 overtime win against the Indianapolis Colts, Thornton had four catches for 86 yards with a long catch of 45 yards in the contest. The Raiders defense has been stingy to start the season, so a big play or two may be necessary to take the top off the defense. Thornton is ranked WR70 in our RotoBaller Week 4 PPR rankings, making him a desperate flex option. Fantasy managers starting Thornton this week will need to hope for a deep catch or a score to salvage his day.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Xavier Worthy More Of A Dart Throw In Week 4
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will face the Las Vegas Raiders on the road in Week 4. Worthy's performance in the 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins last week raised more concerns than optimism for his future performances. Worthy reeled in two catches for 20 yards on two targets in the contest. Despite the easy matchup, the third-year wideout finished with fewer yards and targets than Noah Gray in Week 3. Worthy will now have to face a tough Raiders defense in a matchup of two undefeated AFC West teams. Worthy will be involved in this week's matchup, but just how involved he will be is anyone's guess. Worthy is ranked WR60 in our RotoBaller Week 4 PPR rankings, making him a deep league flex option. Fantasy managers suffering from injuries may have to throw Worthy into lineups, but in most cases, there should be better options available.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Rashee Rice Removed From Injury Report, Ready To Face Tough Divisional Opponent
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was listed on this week's injury report with the same knee injury he has been rehabbing all offseason, so nothing new to report on that front. He practiced fully in every practice session this week and is no longer listed on the report heading into the weekend. Rice is coming off his best game of the season in last week's 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Rice caught seven passes for 88 yards, leading the team in catches, yards, and targets by a large margin. Perhaps the easy matchup against Miami was just what Rice needed to have a get-right game. This week's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders may not be so easy. The Raiders defense looks like one of the most improved units year over year, holding opposing offenses to low scoring outputs in two of three games this season. Rice will have to compete with tight end Travis Kelce for valuable targets while contending with the Las Vegas defensive backs. Rice is ranked WR17 in our RotoBaller Week 4 PPR rankings, making him a fine WR2 in most leagues.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Cyrus Allen Remains Uninvolved After Immense Preseason Hype
After earning some of the loudest league-wide hype throughout training camp and the preseason, Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen has yet to record his first NFL target. Through three weeks, the 2026 fifth-round pick has seen only five offensive snaps, and even in a wide receiver room lacking punch behind Rashee Rice, he has yet to make an impact. A soon-to-be-37-year-old Travis Kelce leads the team with 18 targets and looks fully rejuvenated after his 76 catches in 2025 marked an 11-year low. With Allen operating behind Rice, Xavier Worthy, Tyquan Thornton, and 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Royals, he is not a player worth holding onto in redraft leagues and has quickly become a cut candidate in shallower dynasty formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Rashee Rice Picking Up Steam After Slow Start
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice dominated the team's target volume in Week 3 and should be a strong option moving forward. In three games, Rice has caught 13 of 17 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown, averaging 10.5 half-PPR fantasy points per game. His most productive game came against the Miami Dolphins, when he hauled in seven of nine targets for 88 yards and out-targeted the next-closest receiver by six. After a slow start to training camp following knee surgery in May, Rice seems to be hitting his stride. With Patrick Mahomes looking great after his knee injury, Rice and the entire offense should be productive this season. He faces the 3-0 Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4, where Rice fits the high-end WR2 category for fantasy purposes.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Xavier Worthy Extremely Quiet in Week 3 Against Miami
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was held to just two catches for 20 yards during Sunday's Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins. Worthy was on the receiving end of just 10% of Patrick Mahomes' completions, which is a relatively modest proportion for a team's No. 2 receiver. It was also a significant step backward for Worthy after he caught five of seven targets for 25 yards and a touchdown last week. The 23-year-old receiver has been held to fewer than 5.0 fantasy points (PPR) in two of his three games so far, making him a riskier play for Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Rashee Rice, the lone Chiefs wide receiver with more than two catches on Sunday, is the only player from this position group in must-start consideration going forward.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyquan Thornton is a Deep-League Play for Week 3
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is coming off a solid performance against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. Thornton hauled in all four of his targets for 86 yards in the overtime victory. The 26-year-old was held without a catch in the opener, but now he appears to be getting on the same page as quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Thornton is currently the third wide receiver in this offense, but is unlikely to provide weekly value. He'll head into a favorable matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Week 3. His role is probably too inconsistent at the moment to trust in most fantasy formats.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Rumors of a Tyreek Hill Reunion With the Chiefs
The NFL Network's Mike Garafolo says that the Kansas City Chiefs' offense wants to eventually have more of a downfield passing attack, and former Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill (knee) is "lurking" on the free-agent market. Garafolo adds that it "feels inevitable" that there will at least be a conversation between Hill and the Chiefs for a potential reunion. The 32-year-old eight-time Pro Bowler and five-time first-team All-Pro only played four games in 2025 in his final season with the Miami Dolphins due to a season-ending knee injury, but he has made great progress in his rehab and is fully expected to look to join a team and return at some point this season. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with receiver Tyquan Thornton a few times deep down the field in the Week 2 win over the Indianapolis Colts, but Hill would bring a more dynamic element to KC's passing game, a unit that already includes Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. Savvy fantasy managers may want to consider stashing the Cheetah soon if they have space on their bench. A reunion with Hill in KC would probably hurt the fantasy value of Worthy the most.
Source: NFL Network
Source: NFL Network
Xavier Worthy Could Go Off Against Dolphins
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy caught five passes for 25 yards and a touchdown in the 33-30 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. Worthy was one of three Chiefs pass catchers to find the end zone and finished the game third in targets behind Travis Kelce and Kenneth Walker. Worthy appears to be operating in more of the Rashee Rice role of years past with Rashee Rice operating as a blocker ahead of him, but it hasn't necessarily translated to fantasy success. The wideout did score last week, but he averaged only five yards per reception in the contest. Worthy operated more as a big play threat down the field in past years, averaging over 10 yards per reception in each of his first two seasons, but it remains to be seen if he can break off a big play in his current role. Worthy will have the chance to go off this week against a beatable Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins defense has given up 27 points and 35 points in back-to-back weeks this season, so the Chiefs will be able to operate their offense against them. Worthy is ranked WR44 in our RotoBaller Week 3 PPR rankings, making him a deeper league flex option this Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Rashee Rice Off Injury Report, Hopeful To Break Out In Week 3
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice caught four passes for 83 yards in the 33-30 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. While the stat line does not look bad, it is not what was expected from the Chiefs WR1 heading into the season. It should also be noted that 31 of his 83 yards came on a meaningless catch to run out the clock in regulation. With tight end Travis Kelce looking rejuvenated and the Kansas City run game punishing defenses, Rice appears to have taken a backseat in the offense. Rice will look to turn things around in what should be an easy matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins defense has been arguably the worst unit in football to begin the season, so the Chiefs should have no issues imposing their will. Rice is ranked WR23 in our RotoBaller Week 3 PPR rankings, making him a low-end WR2 option heading into the weekend. Fantasy managers have likely been disappointed with Rice so far, but his matchup on Sunday could be a get-right spot.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Xavier Worthy is Gaining Trust After Week 2 Performance
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy saw significant involvement during Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Worthy was quiet in the season opener, but he managed to make more noise on Sunday night. The 23-year-old hauled in five of his seven targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in the overtime victory. He still only has 43 total yards on the season, but he's heading into a favorable matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Week 3. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if his role continues to grow in the Kansas City offense. Worthy could be an interesting waiver wire addition for fantasy managers in deep leagues this week.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
