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Xavier Worthy’s Return Transforms Chiefs Offense in 37-20 Win Over Ravens

Creative motion plus end-around usage with the wideout created explosives for a receiving corps thinned by Rashee Rice’s suspension.

Overview

  • In his first game since a Week 1 shoulder dislocation, Worthy posted five catches for 83 yards and two rushes for 38 yards, totaling 121 yards with a small shoulder brace.
  • Patrick Mahomes delivered his best outing of the season at 25-of-37 for 270 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, spreading completions to nine teammates.
  • Kansas City featured Worthy on motions and an end-around that gained 35 yards, and he played 41 snaps (58.6%), including a fourth-and-2 conversion and a 37-yard reception.
  • Team leaders said Worthy’s speed forced defensive adjustments and lifted morale, with Mahomes calling the threat of winning over the top “scary for defenses.”
  • Reporters noted the performance came against an injury-depleted Ravens unit with multiple defensive starters out and Lamar Jackson exiting late in the third quarter, as the Chiefs moved to 2-2 with Rice still suspended.