The Kansas City Chiefs will look to advance to 5-0 on Monday night when they host the New Orleans Saints. While the Chiefs are undefeated four games into the season, they suffered a huge loss on offense in Week 4, as star receiver Rashee Rice suffered a severe knee injury that will hold him out for a minimum of four weeks on injured reserve. Brett Davis-Imagn Images Although the team has continued to find ways to win, Kansas City's offense has struggled to get going so far this season.
Patrick Mahomes has thrown just six touchdowns, which is a career-low through the first four games of a season. Now, with Rice out for multiple weeks, Mahomes will need more of his weapons to step up. While many will immediately point to tight end Travis Kelce or rookie Xavier Worthy as the new top options, there could be another unexpected breakout candidate.
Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who is now in his second stint with the Chiefs, is an experienced receiver who Mahomes may rely on more in the coming weeks. Would it constitute a "surprise'' if he becomes "that guy''? Mahomes recently spoke about the reliability of Smith-Schuster and fellow receiver Justin Watson. Related: "Wait and See!' Chiefs Provide Rashee Rice Update “They are always in the right position," said Mahomes.
"They do what they are supposed to do – get guys lined up – and I think having those guys is a luxury because you know that they’re going to be there, they’re going to get open and they’re going to make pla.
