These underrated wide receivers could play a bigger role in the Chiefs' offense while star pass-catcher Rashee Rice serves his suspension next season.

The Chiefs first seven games are against the Los Angeles Chargers, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders. If Rice is suspended seven games, he would be able to make his return on October 27 against the Washington Commanders .

The best play for Rice seems to be doing a deal and serving his suspension to start the season. Eight or 10 games. Come back for the playoff run and the postseason.

Rice pleaded guilty to two felonies related to a hit-and-run in 2024. He'll spend 30 days in jail and likely miss a chunk of the 2025 NFL season.

Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges, including collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway.

Rashee Rice’s situation is serious; it’s now in the hands of the NFL and could result in a suspension of at least five games. The wide receiver on Thursday pled

That's the most important thing to remember when donning the "what-about?" hat and pointing to other players in other cases who got a punishment in the range for which Chiefs fans and/or the fantasy-football crowd will be rooting in the Rashee Rice case.

Kyle Dvorchak assesses Rashee Rice's legal situation and how his potentially weeks-long absence via suspension could impact Kansas City's passing game, including why Xavier Worthy could emerge as the go-to target.