Note: This story was updated Oct. 17, 2024
Misfortune struck the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 29, when wide receiver Rashee Rice was carted off the field during the team’s 17-10 road win over the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a huge loss for a team that has been struggling to fill a Tyreek Hill-sized hole in the wide receiver room since the former Chief was traded to the Miami Dolphins during the 2022 offseason. But the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl odds have not really affected for the undefeated team.
Rice had been having a breakout sophomore campaign, racking up 288 receiving yards, 24 receptions, and two touchdowns through Kansas City’s first three games. He is expected to miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his right knee. The Chiefs (5-0) have not been bad in the passing game, ranking ninth in the NFL both yards per game (236.8) and yards per attempt (7.7) but they only have six passing touchdowns. The Chiefs’ other main receiving option, tight end Travis Kelce, is off to a sluggish start (228 receiving yards and no TDs), so KC's fans are justifiably calling for the team to trade for a new wide receiver.
To speculate about who that person may be, BetKansas.com, in addition to having the best Kansas sports betting promos, also created odds to determine the most likely trade targets for the Kansas City Chiefs at the receiver position.
Top Possible Kansas City Chiefs WR Trade Targets
Wide Receiver | Odds | Percent Chance |
No Trade Addition To Team | +105 | 48.7% |
DeAndre Hopkins (Titans) | +1000 | 9.1% |
Mike Williams (Jets) | +1100 | 8.3% |
Kendrick Bourne (Patriots) | +2000 | 4.8% |
Darius Slayton (Giants) | +2500 | 3.8% |
Treylon Burks (Titans) | +2500 | 3.8% |
Elijah Moore (Browns) | +3000 | 3.2% |
Diontae Johnson (Panthers) | +5000 | 2.0% |
Jalin Hyatt (Giants) | +5000 | 2.0% |
K.J. Osborn (Patiorts) | +5000 | 2.0% |
The Field | +1200 | 7.7% |
These odds were created exclusively for BetKansas.com and are not available at Kansas sportsbooks operators.
According to our oddsmakers, the most probable path for the Chiefs is to stand pat and do nothing. Fans might be begging for a fresh set of hands in KC, but we think there’s a 48.7% chance that won’t happen. It makes sense. The Chiefs have been without a true WR1 since Hill’s departure, but they’ve still won the past two Super Bowls since he left. Plus, first-round rookie receiver Xavier Worthy has already flashed plenty of potential, scoring four touchdowns (two receiving, two rushing) in his first four games with the Chiefs.
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We think veteran DeAndre Hopkins is the next most likely option. We give +1000 odds (a 9.1% chance) to that scenario. Hopkins has a team-high 175 receiving yards and a touchdown for the Tennessee Titans this season.
Mixed Bag Of Candidates For Chiefs
The rest of the list is populated mostly by a mix of intriguing prospects yet to make a mark at the pro level, or veteran wide receivers in the sunset of their careers.
The possibilities we list all have longer odds than the Chiefs themselves have at Caesars Kansas Sportsbook for wining an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl. The operator has KC as the favorite at +480 odds as of Oct. 17, followed by the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens, each at +675.
Our oddsmakers have also given a +1200 chance that a different wide receiver altogether is traded to KC. Time will tell if Patrick Mahomes MVP odds will move one way or another based on any midseason acquisitions the team makes.
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