Rashee Rice Hopes To Pick Up More Steam In Week 8

Rashee Rice Hopes To Pick Up More Steam In Week 8

one year ago

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is finally starting to gain the recognition of the team's coaching staff, after the standout rookie wideout was consistently generating elite efficiency metrics in terms of production per route run from the moment he arrived. The SMU product has most notably impressed in the yards-after-catch department, ripping off the ninth most (195) among WRs. Playing 53.1% of his snaps in the slot, Rice could frequently dodge All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II's coverage against a Denver Broncos defense that's been far more respectable against the pass than the run. Rice is averaging 4.3 catches (5.0 targets) and 55.0 yards with two total touchdowns over his recent three-game rise. With significant ascents in snap share and route participation in each outing across this period, the 23-year-old second-round pick has earned midrange WR3 evaluation in Week 8 on Sunday.

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