Rasheed Rice returns for Kansas City with a clear bite of fantasy upside. After a six‑game suspension, the Chiefs plan to ease him in but expect him to be central in the passing game quickly, with Mahomes aiming to re‑anchor the offense around Rice. The matchup against a Raiders unit that has struggled to slow wide receivers amplifies the upside, and Rice’s prior 33% target share in three games hints at immediate relevance if he’s unleashed.

Rice’s return looms as a potential week‑to‑week separator in fantasy lineups. If the Chiefs deploy him on a meaningful snap count yet feed him early and often, Rice could vault into weekly top‑20 consideration as Mahomes looks to rekindle a trusted rhythm with his new/old target.