BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: The Chiefs lost their WR1 Rashee Rice to a major knee injury in Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was carted off the field after this play: pic.twitter.com/3W2VZ46iPF
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 29, 2024
Kansas City will be looking for someone to step up in Rice’s absence. Smith-Schuster could fill that role. He previously played with the Chiefs during the 2022 season and worked primarily in an underneath/slot receiver role not too dissimilar from how Rice has been utilized the last two seasons.
Smith-Schuster will not replicate Rice’s production, but he could emerge as a quality PPR option if he inherits Rice’s role. The veteran receiver is worth a speculative add in PPR leagues as he could return WR3 or flex value.
Don’t burn a high waiver claim or spend a lot of FAAB to acquire him as this is a fluid situation. It’s also possible no receiver steps up to fill the void. Even still, Smith-Schuster is worth a flyer on waivers if you need a wide receiver.
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