Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy Injured Early in Season Opener
Hey, so here’s the latest on Xavier Worthy and the Chiefs. Tonight, during the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Chiefs found themselves in a tough spot early on when their second-year wide receiver, Xavier Worthy, went down with a shoulder injury. The team was already dealing with a thin wide receiver group—Rashee Rice is suspended for the start of the season, and rookie Jalen Royals is sidelined with a knee injury.
The injury happened almost immediately. On just the third play of the game, Worthy ran an underneath route and collided with tight end Travis Kelce. The impact caused him to hit the turf hard on his right shoulder. He stayed down for a few moments before being helped to the sideline, visibly in pain. Trainers rushed over to assess him, checking the stability of his shoulder. Later, Worthy was seen walking toward the locker room with a towel over his head, and it was confirmed that he went straight to the X-ray room for further evaluation.
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Initially, he had been listed as questionable to return, but the Chiefs later ruled him out due to the shoulder injury. This is a significant blow for Kansas City, given how limited their receiving options already are tonight. With Worthy sidelined, the active receivers available include Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jason Brownlee, Tyquan Thornton, and Nikko Remigio.
This injury happened almost immediately, just over a minute into the game, which is rough timing for the Chiefs. Worthy was targeted twice in the first three plays, highlighting how much the team had planned to rely on him with Rice unavailable. Unfortunately, that plan had to be adjusted on the fly because of this collision.
The Chargers got on the board early, taking a 7-0 lead on a seven-play, 68-yard drive that ended with a 5-yard touchdown reception by Quentin Johnston from Justin Herbert. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are scrambling to adjust their offense without Worthy, who was expected to play a big role in the passing game.
As of now, the team and medical staff are monitoring the situation closely. Worthy’s recovery timeline hasn’t been specified yet, but this shoulder injury is clearly a setback for both him and the Chiefs’ receiving corps in the very first game of the season. Fans will definitely be watching closely for updates because the team’s offensive strategy will need to shift significantly without him on the field tonight.
It’s a tough start for Kansas City, and the spotlight is on how the remaining receivers step up in Worthy’s absence. The hope is that he recovers quickly, but for now, the team will have to navigate a challenging opener without one of their key young weapons.
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