Rashee Rice, the Kansas City Chiefs' top receiver, suffered a potentially devastating injury during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 24-year-old wide receiver took a direct hit to the knee from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and the initial assessment suggests he may have torn his ACL. This could mean the end of his season, which has just begun.

The incident occurred in the first quarter when Mahomes threw an interception and attempted to tackle the defender, but ended up hitting Rice instead. The receiver went down in pain, was helped off the field, and eventually taken to the locker room on a cart. He was ruled out with a knee injury.

Rice was a key player for the Chiefs this season, having made 24 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns in the first three games. His success was attributed to his improved understanding of the game, which allowed him to get open more frequently. He had also shown physicality and a desire to make big plays.

The news of Rice's injury comes as a blow to the Chiefs, who are already dealing with a few other injuries. The team has been hit hard despite their strong start to the year, with running back Isiah Pacheco and wide receiver Hollywood Brown also on the sidelines.

Rice's Season Cut Short?

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