Patrick Mahomes on collision with Rashee Rice: “I knew it wasn't good”

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes collided with wide receiver Rashee Rice as both attempted a tackle after Mahomes threw an interception on Sunday, and it appears Rice seriously injured his knee on the play. Afterwards, Mahomes said he hoped it wasn't as bad as it looked.

“Rashee really played a good game. I tried to attack the guy and obviously ran into him. If I don’t turn the ball over, that never happens,” Mahomes said.

Mahomes said Rice is a tough guy and any time he gets down and has to be carried off the field, it's obviously a big problem.

“I didn’t know exactly what happened because I tried to make the tackle,” Mahomes said. “I knew it wasn’t good.”

Rice is the Chiefs' No. 1 receiver and one of the most important players in a Chiefs passing game that has been less productive so far this season than at any point in Mahomes' career. The Chiefs need to take a step forward in their passing game, but Mahomes knows losing Rice will make that even more difficult.