Despite optimism that Rashee Rice's knee injury isn't as significant as initially thought, it is unlikely that the Chiefs' wideout will play again this season, according to ESPN. Rice's status for the rest of the season is expected to be known on Tuesday after doctors perform surgery,

Rashee Rice is unlikely to return this season. The Kansas City Chiefs' leading receiver will undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair the LCL in his right knee. While it's not certain yet, doctors do believe it's likely he is done for the year.

The start of the season has seen coach Andy Reid’s team suffer several significant injuries on offense. In addition to Rice, the team is without wide receiver Hollywood Brown (shoulder surgery) for months and running back Isiah Pacheco (fractured fibula) for several more games.