Overview

• The former Patriots second-round pick led Kansas City in Week 3 with five catches for 71 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Giants.
• With Xavier Worthy sidelined by a shoulder injury and Rashee Rice serving a suspension, Thornton has stepped into a lead role.
• Through three games with Kansas City, he is averaging roughly 57 receiving yards per game and has two touchdowns, matching his prior career total.
• NFL Next Gen Stats rated his contested 33-yard grab at a 15.7% catch probability, underscoring the difficulty of the play.
• Patrick Mahomes said Thornton is exceeding expectations after offseason work together, and Travis Kelce called him “a steal.”