The Kansas City Chiefs couldn’t have scripted a worse start to Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

Their first drive ended with a Carson Steele fumble that was recovered by Los Angeles. The Chargers converted the turnover into a touchdown after a long drive.

On the Chiefs’ next possession, quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ errant throw was intercepted by the Chargers’ Kristian Fulton. As Fulton was returning the interception, Mahomes’ fifth of the season, Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice stripped the ball.

Unfortunately, Rice was hit by Mahomes, who was trying to make a tackle on the play. Rice left the field on a cart after suffering a right-knee injury. That was the report from CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson.

Rice appeared to be in tears as he left the field on the cart.

At halftime, Chiefs coach Andy Reid was asked by Wolfson if he could provide any updates on Rice’s condition. Reid gave a bleak assessment.

“No,” Reid said, “but it’s not good.”

Teammate’s reaction

Chiefs defensive lineman Charles Omenihu, who has been working to return from an injury in last season’s AFC Championship Game, spoke for fans everywhere.

“God knows that double R CANT BE HURT,” Omenihu wrote on X.

He later added: “I’m sick I can’t lie.”

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