Chiefs star Xavier Worthy leaves Chargers game with shoulder injury after colliding with Travis Kelce
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Fox News•Sep 6•Sports, NFL, Injuries
📰 Article Summary
In an exciting season opener for the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil, wide receiver Xavier Worthy suffered a shoulder injury from a collision with tight end Travis Kelce, sidelining him for the remainder of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Worthy’s absence impacted the Chiefs’ performance as they struggled to gain momentum early in the match, falling behind 10-0. Despite this setback, the team managed to keep the score close with two field goals from Harrison Butker. As the Chiefs look forward to next week's rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles, they hope for a quick recovery for Worthy, who was a key player in the previous season, especially during the playoffs.
📌 Key Facts
- Injury Incident: Xavier Worthy was injured in the first few plays of the Chiefs' season opener against the Chargers when he collided with teammate Travis Kelce, resulting in a shoulder injury.
- Impact on Game Performance: Worthy's injury negatively affected the Chiefs' offensive strategy as they struggled to establish early momentum, trailing the Chargers 10-0 at one point.
- Team’s Previous Season Stats: Worthy, who had a successful rookie campaign with 59 catches for 638 yards and six touchdowns, was expected to be a crucial target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes this season, especially with Rashee Rice suspended.
- Anticipated Return: The Chiefs are hopeful for a quick return of Worthy for their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles, as his performance was critical during the previous playoffs.
- Game Summary: Despite the adversity of losing Worthy, the Chiefs managed to score two field goals but struggled overall in the first half before attempting to regain control of the game.
📂 Article Classification
Topic Tags: NFL
📍 Location
São Paulo, Brazil
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