India, Oct. 19 -- The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, but they will be without star running back Rashee Rice for their Week 6 clash.

Kansas City has officially ruled Rice out after he struggled with knee and hamstring injuries that kept him out of every practice session this week.

The Chiefs had hoped Rice would be ready to return following their bye week, but the team ultimately opted to hold him out as a precaution.

The 26-year-old sustained his injury during Kansas City's Week 4 victory over Las Vegas. After making a short catch in the first half, Rice felt the muscle tighten and immediately moved out of bounds.

Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton also suffered an ankle injury in the ...