Impact Rice's fantasy stock tumbled after an alleged hit-and-run incident led to a slew of legal charges, but he's avoided the commissioner's exempt list and may even avoid a league suspension until 2025. QB Patrick Mahomes shouldn't lack for capable pass catcher even with Brown out of the lineup for a week or two, as the Chiefs also have rookie wideout Xavier Worthy and veteran tight end Travis Kelce. Nate Taylor of The Athletic suggests that the team expects Rice to have more of an impact on deep and intermediate routes this season, after his rookie-year success was largely built on catching short passes and gaining yards after the catch.
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