The focus of the Kansas City Chiefs is now on whether they have enough offensive firepower to support quarterback Patrick Mahomes as they deal with Rashee Rice‘s potentially season-ending knee injury. With Rice out and key players like Hollywood Brown and Isiah Pacheco also missing, the pressing question is: who will rise to the occasion?
Rice was a key player on the field, and his absence was felt all the more since he led the NFL in receptions following Week 3. Although tight end Travis Kelce showed promise last week against the Chargers with seven receptions for 89 yards, the Chiefs cannot depend just on him because of the frequent double coverage he encounters.
Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy is expected to take on a bigger role. He made an impression in Week 1 with two touchdowns, and in Week 4, he showed off his speed against the Chargers with a 54-yard touchdown. Worthy is still getting used to the offense, despite his promising early career. He is only 21 years old.
In addition, there are whispers that the Chiefs may search the market for seasoned wide receivers in hopes of seeing a comeback from JuJu Smith-Schuster. Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams has been mentioned as a possible target, though acquiring him could be challenging due to salary cap constraints and inter-division rivalry.
One thing is certain: if the Chiefs want to maintain their Super Bowl aspirations, they’ll need help, whether from Worthy, Kelce, JuJu, or potentially a new addition. It is imperative to step up and take Rashee Rice‘s place.