Tyquan Thornton carted off as Chiefs lead Raiders 23-19
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
During the fourth quarter of the match against the Raiders on October 4, Chiefs receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a serious lower-leg injury. After catching a 55-yard pass, he was tackled by Raiders safety Treydan Stukes, resulting in an apparent injury when Stukes landed on Thornton's ankle. Thornton was seen with his left foot in an unnatural position and was carted off the field in an air cast. Following the incident, the Chiefs scored a 2-yard touchdown through Kenneth Walker, taking a 23-19 lead. The team attempted a two-point conversion, which was unsuccessful.
- •Tyquan Thornton injured in the fourth quarter against the Raiders.
- •Chiefs lead 23-19 after a touchdown by Kenneth Walker.
- •Two-point conversion attempt fails following the touchdown.
- •Injury occurred during a tackle by Treydan Stukes.
- •Thornton was carted off with his left leg in an air cast.
- 11:52 PMCBS NFL — Tyquan Thornton exits with gruesome ankle injury after monster game for Chiefs
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Tyquan Thornton carted with lower-leg injury, Chiefs take 23-19 lead
"Chiefs receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered an apparent serious lower-leg injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.
"Thornton had already established career highs in receiving yards and touchdowns before exiting late in the fourth quarter
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External links- CBS NFLOct 4, 2026, 11:52 PMTyquan Thornton exits with gruesome ankle injury after monster game for Chiefs
Thornton had already established career highs in receiving yards and touchdowns before exiting late in the fourth quarter
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 11:17 PMTyquan Thornton carted with lower-leg injury, Chiefs take 23-19 lead
Chiefs receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered an apparent serious lower-leg injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.
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