KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Xavier Worthy admitted that he was winded after hauling in a 37-yard pass during the Kansas City Chiefs’ emphatic 37-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
It wasn’t a total surprise, considering the fleet-footed wide receiver had been sidelined with a shoulder injury ever since he ran into Travis Kelce in a Week 1 loss to the Chargers.
“I’ve got to get in game shape,” Worthy said with a smile.
Turns out an out-of-shape Worthy is still plenty quick. And still capable of providing a boost to a struggling Kansas City offense.
Worthy finished with five catches for a game-high 83 yards receiving, and he added a 35-yard run on a jet sweep. But the mere threat of him beating defenses over the top also played a big part in a big day for Patrick Mahomes, who