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    Silver: Rice (hammy) could be out several weeks

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    The Athletic’s Mike Silver believes Rashee Rice (hamstring) could be out for several weeks.

    After the game, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Rice “tweaked” his hamstring, seemingly downplaying the severity of his injury. It’s possible Silver is speculating on how long Rice could be out given what we know about soft-tissue injuries. Rice didn’t return to the game on Sunday against the Raiders, but he could be seen working out on the sideline at various times and was also on the exercise bike. With the Chiefs now entering their bye week, it’s possible we won’t have more clarity on Rice’s potential absence until they return to prepare for Week 6 against the Chargers. We will check back in with any updates as the team provides them.
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    For the first time since October 4th, the Chiefs listed Rice only with a knee issue. He had been managing a hamstring strain for more than a month, prior to today, and was typically limited early in the week. This is a great sign for his health moving forward. Rice is a WR2 against the Falcons.
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    Rice, as usual, led the Chiefs in targets. It was an unusually run-heavy game plan for the Chiefs against a Jets defense that showed no real interest in stopping Ken Walker. This performance comes off last week’s 56-yard, one-touchdown outing for Rice, who missed significant time with a hamstring injury. Rice profiles as a high-floor WR2/3 in most formats. He’ll face the run-funnel Falcons defense in Week 10.
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    Rice posted a 7/53/1 receiving line against the Broncos last week. He got in a limited session on Wednesday before upgrading to full on Thursday. He seems to be recovering effectively from his summer knee procedure and in-season hamstring injury. Rice is a borderline WR1/2 for this weekend’s game against the Jets.
  • KC Wide Receiver #4
    Rice is on track to face the Jets this weekend, as expected. The Chiefs’ embattled wide receiver also reportedly filed for bankruptcy this week, theoretically adding extra incentive to play well enough for a decent contract when he enters free agency next offseason. Rice is a fantasy football WR2.
  • KC Wide Receiver #4
    Rice returned from a multi-game absence because of the hamstring injury last week and he’s been on the injury report with the knee issue for most of the year. It doesn’t sound like either injury will prevent him from playing in Week 9. The limited session was likely maintenance. Rice led the Chiefs with eight targets in his first game back on Sunday. He’s been the Chiefs’ only consistently productive pass-catcher when healthy. He will be in the WR1 mix when he takes on the Jets this week.
  • KC Wide Receiver #4
    Rice was heavily involved early in the game, catching three passes for 26 yards and a score on the Chiefs’ opening drive. His role, however, took a backseat to running back targets in the second half. He caught three balls for 15 yards in the final two quarters combined. Rice briefly appeared to score the game-winning touchdown on the final play of the game, but refs had already blown the play dead because of a false start. Even without the second touchdown, fantasy managers can be confident in Rice as the team’s No. 1 receiver and a low-end WR2 for fantasy purposes going forward. He will sit just inside the WR1 ranks for his Week 9 date with the Jets.
  • KC Wide Receiver #4
    Rice will make his return to the game-day roster after missing two games due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 4, returning as the top option through the air for an offense that has struggled with him off the field. The Chiefs scored a combined 25 points against the Chargers and Seahawks without Rice, the latter of which tied the fewest points scored in quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ career. Fantasy managers can comfortably re-insert Rice into rosters as an upside WR2 against the Broncos, against whom Rice caught both targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
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    That now marks consecutive days on the practice field for the veteran receiver whom has missed the previous two games. The Chiefs also had their bye in Week 5, giving Rice a full three weeks of recovery, which combines with his recent practice availability to make it likely he returns to face the Broncos. The Chiefs managed just 25 combined points in the two games without Rice.
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    Rice, who hasn’t played since Week 4 against the Raiders, would be a big addition to the struggling Kansas City offense if he’s able to practice this week and suit up in Week 8 against the Broncos. Rice had been dominating targets in the Chiefs’ check-down offense, and would likely continue in that role if he can return this weekend. No other pass catcher in the Chiefs offense is a must-play for fantasy purposes for now.
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    No real surprise here after Rice was ruled out on Friday, with the Chiefs once again shorthanded as they look to remain one of two remaining undefeated teams in the league following the loss by the 49ers earlier in the day. Expect Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals to serve as the top two receivers with Rice inactive and Tyquan Thornton done for the season, with Andrew Armstrong and rookie Cyrus Allen on hand to soak up situational snaps.

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    The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Packers RB Josh Jacobs (finger) underwent successful surgery on Friday.

    Jacobs had surgery on his fractured right ring finger Friday in Los Angeles, according to Pelissero. The 28-year-old running back is expected to return in the next few weeks. In the meantime, Kaleb Johnson is the only usable Packers running back for fantasy purposes. He’s an RB3/FLEX play against the Vikings in Week 10.
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    New Orleans Football’s Mike Triplett reports that the Saints had Jordyn Tyson work with doctors at the University of Wisconsin to address his recurring hamstring issues.

    Tyson has dealt with recurring hamstring injuries since October 2025, and was most recently sidelined by a hamstring strain suffered on August 13th. According to Triplett, the Saints sent Tyson to be evaluated by Dr. Heiderscheit and his team, which received a $4 million research grant from the NFL in 2021 to study hamstring issues, twice during his three-month rehab program. Dr. Heiderscheit successfully treated Packers WR Christian Watson’s recurring hamstring injuries in 2024. According to Triplett, the specialists “determined that something was a little small” in Tyson’s hamstring fascia, which allowed the Saints’ training staff to update Tyson’s exercise regimen with needed alterations. Per Tyson, the changes have allowed the tissue “to fire better.” Given Dr. Heiderscheit’s track record, Tyson’s odds of remaining healthy for the rest of the season are trending upward. He warrants WR3/FLEX treatment at this time.
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    Seahawks ruled out Leonard Williams (stinger) for Week 10 against the Cardinals.

    The Seahawks’ defense should be fine without him against a Raiders offense now led by rookie QB Fernando Mendoza. The Seahawks will have LB Uchenna Nwosu (ankle) and OG Anthony Bradford (knee) on the field this week, though.
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    Sione Vaki (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 10 against the Patriots.

    Vaki sat out on Wednesday and Thursday before practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. He remains a worthwhile stash as the Lions’ No. 2 running back. His backup, Jacob Saylors (neck/hamstring), is good to go.
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    Amon-Ra St. Brown (ribs) is questionable to play in Week 10 against the Patriots.

    St. Brown was listed as questionable in Week 9 after practicing in a limited capacity all week. He managed to suit up on game day, posting an 8/86 receiving line. He was limited in all three practices this week and once again got hit with the questionable tag. We expect him to play. He should be treated as a WR1, as usual, assuming he is active.
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    Dont’e Thornton (back) is questionable to play in Week 10 against the Seahawks.

    Thornton’s injury woes continue. The young wide receiver spent much of the year on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He had a back injury last week, and now another back injury threatens his availability. Thornton does not need to be rostered in 12-team formats, though he provides the team with a downfield element when active.
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    Vega Ioane (shoulder/knee) practiced in full on Friday.

    Ioane should have no issue playing against the Chargers on Monday night, nor should S Kyle Hamilton (hip), who has practiced in full in each of the last two days. Having Ioane on the field will be a big help for Jacoby Brissett in his first start for Baltimore.
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    Rashod Bateman (calf) practiced in full on Friday.

    Bateman is firmly on track to play in the Ravens’ Monday Night Football game against the Chargers. Bateman will provide new QB Jacoby Brissett with a downfield option, but the veteran wide receiver is almost entirely reliant in ripping off one or two big plays, which has proven to be a difficult proposition for him on a weekly basis.
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    Keaton Mitchell (hip) was limited on Friday.

    Mitchell is trending in the right direction for the Chargers’ Week 10 game against the Ravens. The two teams play in this week’s Monday Night Football game. Mitchell is worth stashing in 12-team leagues, but he likely lacks RB2 upside.
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    David Njoku (fibula) was limited on Thursday.

    Njoku is still within his 21-day practice window and has remained limited for five straight practices. He could end up playing on Monday night, but he does not need to be rostered.