Chiefs’ Rice and Simmons Unavailable Against Chargers

Kansas City, MO, October 16, 2026 —

Kansas City Chiefs players Rashee Rice and Josh Simmons will be unavailable for the team’s game against the Chargers, according to the information provided. Their absence creates an opportunity for younger wide receivers, though no players were identified as likely to take on larger roles.

The reason Rice and Simmons will be unavailable was not provided. The information also did not specify when the announcement was made, the date or location of the game, or whether either player is expected to miss additional games.

No details were given about how the Chiefs plan to adjust their lineup or which younger receivers could benefit. The available information describes the potential opportunity but does not provide projected playing time, performance expectations or a broader assessment of the team’s receiving options.

Rice and Simmons are the only players named in the update. Their positions were not specified in the information provided; it referred generally to younger wide receivers as the group facing an opportunity.

Further details about the players’ status and the Chiefs’ plans were not included. As a result, the extent of the lineup changes for the matchup remains unclear from the information available.

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