Chiefs face receiver troubles as injuries pile up in Week 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are grappling with significant injuries to their wide receiving corps during Week 4. Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy both exited the game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and Tyquan Thornton suffered a serious lower-leg injury after catching five passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns. With these setbacks magnifying pre-existing depth concerns, speculation around a potential reunion with former player Tyreek Hill is intensifying. Hill is currently a free agent and recovering from a knee injury. His anticipated return could provide the Chiefs with a crucial boost if he is deemed healthy enough to contribute.
- •Chiefs lost Rice and Worthy to injuries during the game
- •Tyquan Thornton suffered a serious injury despite a strong performance
- •Tyreek Hill remains a free agent, targeting October for a return
- •Chiefs might consider re-signing Hill to bolster their receiving options
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs need Tyreek Hill more than ever after unfortunate WR injuries
"The Chiefs entered Week 4 with concerns at wide receiver, and Sunday's game only made those issues more difficult to ignore.
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