When Will Rashee Rice Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2024)

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice received news on Monday regarding his injury, as it appears that only his LCL may require surgical repair.

This update offers a glimmer of hope for both Rice and the Chiefs, suggesting that the damage may not be as extensive as initially feared. Despite this positive development, he is still anticipated to miss the remainder of the 2024 season while he undergoes rehabilitation and recovery.

The Chiefs expect him to make a full recovery, allowing him to return to the field in the future. This news not only reassures his fantasy managers about his long-term viability but also highlights the potential for a successful comeback in the following season.

As the Chiefs navigate the remainder of the season without him, they will be looking for other players to step up in his absence.

Sources: While #Chiefs star WR Rashee Rice’s season is expected to be over, he did receive positive news today from Dr. Dan Cooper.

Rice needs his LCL repaired, but there is a chance that’s the only ligament to be repaired. He’s expected to make a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/x5m2ee1Xb6

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 7, 2024

Rice will not be returning to the NFL this season after suffering a significant LCL injury, effectively sidelining him for the remainder of the year.

This unfortunate development means that his fantasy value has diminished to virtually nothing, leaving managers who relied on him scrambling for alternatives.

Without Rice in the lineup, quarterback Patrick Mahomes may experience a drop in his performance as well. Rice had emerged as a reliable target in the Chiefs' passing attack, and his absence could disrupt the chemistry between him and Mahomes, limiting the quarterback's options and potentially impacting his overall production.

As the Chiefs adjust to life without Rice, both his fantasy managers and Mahomes' owners will need to navigate the implications of this injury for the remainder of the season.

JuJu Smith-Schuster vs the Saints:

🔥 7 catches for 130 yards
🔥 More yards than Rashee Rice's season-high
🔥 Chiefs leading receiver
🔥 60 more rec yards than Travis Kelce
🔥 105 more rec yards than Xavier Worthy
🔥 Available in 94% of Yahoo leagues

Is JuJu the clear… pic.twitter.com/WCXmzZxYvc

— Yahoo Fantasy Sports (@YahooFantasy) October 8, 2024