Xavier Worthy shaken after witnessing teammate injury during Chiefs-Raiders game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
During the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 7, 2026, wide receiver Tyquan Thornton sustained a dislocated left ankle with ligament damage in the fourth quarter. After making a 55-yard reception from Patrick Mahomes, Thornton was tackled and his leg was trapped, leading to the injury. Video footage shows teammate Xavier Worthy visibly shaken upon witnessing the incident. Thornton initially celebrated the play before collapsing in pain. Following the game, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes commented on both the injury and Thornton's contributions to the team's success. The Chiefs, who are currently 4-0 this season, will face the Los Angeles Chargers next.
- •Tyquan Thornton injured his ankle in the fourth quarter against the Raiders.
- •Xavier Worthy reacted visibly distressed to Thornton's injury on the field.
- •Thornton initially signaled for a first down before collapsing.
- •Patrick Mahomes expressed disappointment over Thornton's injury after the game.
- •The Chiefs will next play the Los Angeles Chargers.
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy Visibly Shaken in New Footage After Witnessing Teammate’s Severe Ankle Injury
"The Kansas City Chiefs are having a great start to the 2026 NFL season. The team has won all 4 of its games so far, and are looking dominant in their performances. They had a great victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, winning with a 30-27 score. However, they also faced a significant setback in […] The post Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy Visibly Shaken in New Footage After Witnessing Teammate’s Severe Ankle Injury appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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