Wide receiver Rashee Rice didn’t hit the practice field today, and yeah, that hamstring tweak from the Week 4 win over the Las Vegas Raiders is still giving him trouble. This is the first injury report for the Chiefs ahead of their divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon.
Rice’s Hammy Woes and Other Key Injuries
It’s a bit of a bummer to hear about Rice, especially with the Chargers coming to town. Head coach Andy Reid talked about it before practice, saying Rice is “actually feeling pretty good as he goes here.” But you know how it is with hamstrings. Reid admitted it “could be a week, it could be two weeks, you don’t know.” The good news, if there is any, is that Rice is “eager to get back in.” We’ve seen him make plays, and having him out or limited against a division rival is never ideal.
Meanwhile, there’s a little more movement on the injury front. Left tackle Josh Simmons, their 2025 first-round pick, was a limited participant today. That’s actually big, because it’s the first time he’s been on the practice field since way back in training camp. The guy’s been battling a back issue, so even limited participation is a step. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed was also a limited participant. We know his knee issue is a lingering thing, and they manage his time on the field pretty regularly.
Good News on Mahomes, Plus Full Participants
Alright, let’s get to some positive news. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was a full participant in practice today, which is always a relief, even with his knee managing. No worries there for Sunday, it seems. Safety Chamarri Conner, who’s been dealing with a knee issue, was also a full go, as was fullback Ben VanSumeren with his thumb. It’s always good to see guys getting back to full strength heading into a big game.
So, we’re looking at a Sunday showdown against the Chargers, and these injury reports really set the tone. Keeping an eye on Rice’s status will be huge. Divisional games are always tough, and you want your playmakers out there.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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