# Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy RETURN Raises Hopes for a Strong Kansas City Chiefs Offense

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Published: 2026-08-21T00:00:00+00:00
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Kansas City Chiefs face critical depth tests as injuries shake up the preseason showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With stars like Trey Smith, Josh Simmons, and Ashton Gillotte sidelined, can new faces on the offensive line and defense prove themselves in game action? Chris Clark previews key positional battles, including the evolving right guard and tackle situations, and raises the stakes for rookies Kahlil Benson, Jaylon Moore, and R. Mason Thomas. Will Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Tyquan Thornton energize the Chiefs’ offense, or do dark horse contenders like Andrew Armstrong break through? Position battles rage at tight end, running back, and cornerback as roster spots hang in the balance. The discussion covers Travis Kelce’s potential usage, the impact of recent signings, Kristian Fulton’s job security, and special teams shakeups—with the looming question: Can the Chiefs’ next generation step up before the regular season begins? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-chiefs/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ TEXT US: 816-357-8781 MORE NFL: 🚀 NFL Teams News - https://NFL33.com 🎞️ Chiefs Breakdowns at RGR Football - http://bit.ly/RGRF-Chiefs 🔥 ChiefsKingdom Gear 👉🏼 https://teespring.com/stores/rgr-store 📝 Chiefs Corner Site - https://chiefscorner.substack.com/ 🧧 Connect: @RyanTracyNFL | @LockedOnChiefs | @ChrisClarkNFL | @ChiefsCorner For your next listen, check out the Locked On Fantasy Football podcast. Get daily insight to the best Fantasy draft strategies so you can win your league this season. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast p…

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