The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 4-0 with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, but their offense could take a big hit.
During the first quarter, Chargers defensive back Christian Fulton intercepted Patrick Mahomes. During the return, Mahomes tackled Fulton, lowered his shoulder and tried to dive at Fulton, but missed completely.
Mahomes instead hit teammate Laci Rice in the knee. Rice was able to carefully walk off the field, but once he got to the sideline he was carted away and did not return for the rest of the game.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Lachie Rice was injured and dragged off the field during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. (Jane Comin Once Image Image)
Travis Kelce reacted to Rice's injury during a recent episodenew heights.”
“On the offensive side of the ball, man, we had to roll. It wouldn't be any easier to watch Lachie go down during a game. I love the way that guy plays the game of football. , I love the way we attack,' we practice every day,'' Kelce said.
“Sometimes you root for guys really hard when they're doing it the right way, and that's what Rachy did. When I saw him go down, it hit me hard,” Kelce continued. Ta.
Patrick Mahomes accidentally flattens Laci Rice after an interception. Chiefs wide receiver calls for game
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Lachie Rice puts his fist on the ground after being injured in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. (Jane Comin Once Image Image)
Rice entered the game leading the Chiefs in targets (29), receptions (24) and yards (289) and scored two touchdowns on the season.
Despite Mahomes' top target failing early in the game, the Chiefs overcame a 10-0 deficit to win 17-10.
Kelce had his best performance of the season with seven receptions for 89 yards in the win. With Rice likely to be sidelined, the Chiefs will rely on Kelce to build on a solid performance against the Chargers.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce takes on Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henry at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee Iman image)
The Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings are the last undefeated teams in the NFL at 4-0.
The Chiefs will look to maintain their perfect record when they take on the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.”
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