Chiefs Injury Report: Josh Simmons Returns Limited, Rashee Rice Sits Out

The Kansas City Chiefs released their Wednesday injury report, and according to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), left tackle Josh Simmons returned to practice in a limited capacity. Simmons hasn't played a single snap this season due to a back injury, with undrafted rookie Khalil Benson holding down the left tackle spot in his absence. Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) did not practice at all — which head coach Andy Reid had already telegraphed earlier Wednesday. Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was limited as well.

Patrick Mahomes

The good news: Mahomes was a full practice participant, per the report. His knee designation didn't slow him down Wednesday, and there's no reason to sweat his availability for Week 6 based on what ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports) reported. The bad news for his fantasy ceiling is Rice — Mahomes' most explosive pass-catcher — sitting out entirely to start the practice week. If Rice misses game time, Mahomes loses a key target and his upside takes a real hit. Monitor Rice's status closely as the week progresses before finalizing lineups.

On the Simmons front, his return to practice is a longer-term story — he's been out all season and is listed as limited, so don't expect an immediate return to action. Benson figures to start at left tackle again in Week 6, meaning Mahomes' blindside protection stays in the hands of an undrafted rookie for at least another week.