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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice scored his first touchdown in nearly 12 months as he returned from a six-game suspension, giving the Chiefs an early lead against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Rice's 2-yard catch from quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the team's first drive was the result of a shovel pass. The score came after a short drive and helped Kansas City take a 7-0 advantage.
It marks Rice's return to the game after serving his suspension over his role in a traffic collision in Dallas last year. He pleaded guilty to two felony charges, including "collision involving serious bodily injury" and "racing on a highway causing bodily injury." The Chiefs had previously stated that he would be suspended as part of punishment for his actions.
In a statement earlier this week, Rice expressed his excitement about finally playing in a regular-season game after being away from the team. He said he was looking forward to getting back on the field and adding to his resume, having caught 79 passes for 938 yards and seven touchdowns in his rookie season last year.
Rice's first game back came at an ideal time, with the Chiefs seeking to build momentum before their next opponent. The team is now 4-2 on the season, while the Raiders are 3-3.
Rice's 2-yard catch from quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the team's first drive was the result of a shovel pass. The score came after a short drive and helped Kansas City take a 7-0 advantage.
It marks Rice's return to the game after serving his suspension over his role in a traffic collision in Dallas last year. He pleaded guilty to two felony charges, including "collision involving serious bodily injury" and "racing on a highway causing bodily injury." The Chiefs had previously stated that he would be suspended as part of punishment for his actions.
In a statement earlier this week, Rice expressed his excitement about finally playing in a regular-season game after being away from the team. He said he was looking forward to getting back on the field and adding to his resume, having caught 79 passes for 938 yards and seven touchdowns in his rookie season last year.
Rice's first game back came at an ideal time, with the Chiefs seeking to build momentum before their next opponent. The team is now 4-2 on the season, while the Raiders are 3-3.
finally a bit of good news about kansas city chiefs... Rashee rice comes back from suspension and scores his first touchdown in almost a year! 12 months is like an eternity for any athlete, but i feel bad for this guy, traffic collision is no joke 
. I wonder what went through his head that day, was he speeding or just not paying attention? anyway, glad to see him back on the field and scoring... team is playing well too, 4-2 is a great start! Patrick mahomes is looking sharp as always 
. hope rashee can keep this momentum going and have a good season 
that shovel pass tho, looks like something mahomes would throw lol. anyway, its good to see kansas city getting the win, been a while since they've been looking so strong 4-2 is nothing to sneeze at 
also gotta feel for rashee rice, traffic collision and all, he's got his second chance now 
, but I'm glad to see Rice making up for lost time - 2 yards might not be a lot, but it's a start! 
and it looks like he's definitely ready to put in the work. the fact that he was suspended over a traffic collision is pretty crazy though... I guess you could say he's been given a second chance 
. can't wait to see what the rest of the season brings for Rice and the Chiefs! 
It's like he just got out of prison and back onto the field, you know? 
The shovel pass was super clutch, though - Patrick Mahomes is a genius with that kind of throw. And can we talk about how epic it was to see him finally score a touchdown after being suspended for so long? 
The Raiders didn't stand a chance, lol. Anyway, this is exactly what Kansas City needed - some momentum before their next game. I'm low-key hoping they take out the competition and become the ultimate champions 
... anyway, it's great to see him get that first touchdown after being away for so long, just hope he can stay healthy and continue making plays like this. and you know what would've been even better? if he had caught that shovel pass in the preseason 
. Six-game suspension, and suddenly he's back in the game, scoring a touchdown on his first drive? It's almost like he was just waiting to get back out there and prove himself 
. And what about the fact that he pleaded guilty to some pretty serious charges? I'm not saying it's a deal-breaker or anything, but does this suspension seem more like a PR move to get him back in the spotlight? 
the Chiefs are def gonna crush it this season with Rice back in the mix 
I was getting worried that he'd never get back on track, but it's clear he's been working hard and now it's paying off! 
! The crowd is gonna go wild when he makes his next big play 
. But you know what? He's still got game 
. Let's see what he can do!