Rashee Rice’s six game suspension leaves Kansas City thin at wideout as the Chiefs stumble to 0-2. In Week 3 vs the Giants, KC leans on Marquis Brown and Travis Kelce while Xavier Worthy and rookie Jalen Royals nurse injuries. Rice is slated to return after Week 6 with eligibility to practice resuming then and Week 7 against the Raiders as a potential spark. Fantasy angles focus on Brown stepping up, Kelce continuing a high floor, and how Worthy and Royals affect the WR room before Rice reclaims lead duties.

Kansas City faces the Giants in Week 3 with Jalen Royals’ knee injury casting a shadow over the Chiefs’ receiving corps. Royals played in practice but remains questionable, leaving the door open for an expanded veteran group if he sits. Brown, Remigio, and Thornton would be the primary beneficiaries, with solid fantasy value if Royals is limited or inactive.

Giants’ defense tests KC’s pass game, pushing for quick completions and volume to the WRs. Managers should weigh Royals’ status carefully and monitor last-minute reports, then adjust lineups or DFS stances to reflect potential shifts in target shares and efficiency across Brown, Remigio, and Thornton.

Jalen Royals is listed with knee tendinitis and has missed the first two Chiefs games, with a Wednesday limited practice keeping his Week 3 status uncertain against the Giants. If he’s sidelined, Kansas City’s WR corps gets a clearer path to targets.

In that scenario, Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster become the primary options, while Tyquan Thornton and Nikko Remigio could soak up additional routes and snaps. Fantasy managers should monitor practice updates closely and anticipate increased volume for the Chiefs’ top veterans in a challenging Week 3 matchup.