Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes collided with wide receiver Rashee Rice as they both attempted to make a tackle after Mahomes threw an interception on Sunday, and it appears Rice seriously injured his knee on the play. Afterward, Mahomes said he hopes it isn’t as bad as it seems.

“Rashee played really well. I tried to tackle the man and clearly rolled towards him. If I don’t turn the ball over, it’s never going to happen,” Mahomes said.

Mahomes said Rice is a tough kid and any time he’s left down and has to be carted off the field, it’s obviously a big concern.

“I didn’t know exactly what was happening because I was trying to make the tackle,” Mahomes said. “I knew it wasn’t right.”

Rice is the Chiefs’ No. 1 receiver and one of the key players in a Chiefs passing game that has been less productive so far this season than at any point in Mahomes’ career. The Chiefs need to take a step forward in their passing game, but Mahomes knows losing Rice will make that even more difficult.