Chiefs WR Rashee Rice out vs. Chargers with hamstring injury - ESPN

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rashee Rice, the Chiefs' top receiver, is out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a right hamstring injury. He missed each of the team's three practices this week.

Rice sustained his injury in Week 4 during the Chiefs' comeback win over the Las Vegas Raiders. In the first quarter of the game, Rice caught a 7-yard reception but stumbled and pulled up while trying to gain yards after the catch, ending the play by going out of bounds.

Reid suggested it's possible Rice could be available next week when the Chiefs play the Seattle Seahawks on «Sunday Night Football.»

«He's out there and wanting to jump in on everything,» Reid said of Rice. «He'll be all right. You never know about these [hamstring injuries], but he's a pretty fast healer.»

Even before coach Andy Reid shared Friday that Rice would be unavailable, the Chiefs were already without receiver Tyquan Thornton, who was placed on injured reserve earlier this week after suffering a dislocated left ankle. As part of the Chiefs' 4-0 start, the team's best receivers have been Rice and Thornton. The two have combined for 24 catches on 31 targets for 409 yards and three touchdowns.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to rely on tight end Travis Kelce and receiver Xavier Worthy to maintain the Chiefs' passing attack. Two young receivers should also see their snaps increase against Chargers: rookie Cyrus Allen and second-year player Jalen Royals.

«They're ready,» Mahomes said Wednesday. «They've put in the work. Obviously, we've had the guys in front of them, with Tyquan going out there and playing great, so they've had to put in the work at practice. They're going to step into the role and do their job, so I'm excited for them. We'll