Rashee Rice scores as limited targets define Chiefs opener
The Kansas City Chiefs receiver caught two passes for 19 yards and a touchdown against the Denver Broncos, but was targeted only twice.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice caught two passes for 19 yards and a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in Week 1, according to Yahoo Sports, citing ESPN.
Rice’s touchdown came on a 13-yard play after he broke tackles and turned a quick pass into a score, the source reported. His two targets represented the entirety of his involvement in the passing game recorded in the report.
The limited workload came as quarterback Patrick Mahomes was described as inaccurate, particularly on downfield throws. Rice entered the season amid expectations after injuries and off-field issues affected his previous two seasons.
Yahoo Sports characterised Rice’s short-term fantasy outlook as WR3-level, while identifying possible WR2 potential over the longer term. Those assessments are projections rather than confirmed performance classifications.
Rice’s Week 1 production therefore combined an efficient return with restricted opportunity, leaving his role in the Chiefs’ offence a matter for subsequent games.
