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Mahomes Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week as Chiefs Turn to Raiders With Rice Returning

Mahomes’ resurgence has Kansas City favored by double digits with receiver Rashee Rice set for a limited return.

Overview

  • After a four-touchdown, 132.2-rating outing in a 30-17 win over the Lions, Mahomes earned his 12th AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor.
  • The Chiefs are 3-3 and listed by BetMGM as 12-point favorites against the Raiders in Week 7, with Mahomes’ MVP odds improving to around +200 in recent books.
  • Rashee Rice was cleared after a six-game personal-conduct suspension and practiced this week, with reports indicating he will be eased back into snaps.
  • Rookie LT Josh Simmons remained away from the team for personal reasons and missed practice, with Jaylon Moore having started in his place against Detroit.
  • Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies, with Youth Volunteer Corps, reported 2,110 youths completing 92,714 service hours across 194 cities in five countries.