Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Patrick Mahomes

VideoWhy I'm FADING Rashee Rice in 2026August 6, 2026

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We have heard Mahomes every single off season talking about getting back in the deep ball... Rice has caught one pass in his career thrown 30-plus yards downfield.

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Mahomes wants a deep threat, but Rice lacks the deep-ball production

Ian Hartitz notes that Patrick Mahomes consistently expresses a desire to utilize the deep ball during the offseason, yet Rashee Rice has only caught one pass thrown 30+ yards downfield in his career, suggesting Rice lacks the capability to fulfill that specific role in the Chiefs' offense.