Chiefs WR Rashee Rice to undergo procedure this week to determine severity of knee injury

According to sources, here are some of the scenarios that could play out during the following tests:

• Tests might reveal damage to the PCL and LCL, but no damage to the ACL.
• This could show that the ACL is damaged enough to require full reconstruction, while also showing damage to the supporting ligaments.
• The scan may reveal limited damage to the supporting ligaments and no surgery will be necessary.

These options range from nine months of recovery in the event of major surgery; 4 to 6 months recovery if the ACL is intact but there is other damage; 4 to 6 weeks if the knee is strong and stable, which is the best case scenario.

But for now, there is no way to know, hence the uncertainty. The chances of tests showing the 4-6 week version seem slim, but not zero.

If the Chiefs lose Rice for the season, they could potentially look to the trade market for a WR and there will be options. No, Raiders WR Davante Adams is not one of them. But DeAndre Hopkins, who spoke extensively with Kansas City before signing with the Titans, could be an option if Tennessee struggles to meet the trade deadline. There are others, with the focus being on players without massive base salaries.

For now, the plan appears to use the players they have on their roster Monday night against the Saints, then use the bye to assess their needs.

Although the Chiefs currently have nearly $15 million in salary cap space, the plan is to roll much of it over to next year for several important upcoming contracts, namely cornerback Trent McDuffie, guard Trey Smith and defensive end George. Karlaftis.