KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy cleared concussion protocol and was able to return to their AFC West matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, a game that is nearly must-win for Kansas City if it wants to keep its playoff hopes alive.

It was the second time this season Worthy had been hurt early in a game against Los Angeles. He also injured his shoulder when he collided with Travis Kelce in the season-opener in Brazil, causing him to miss the next couple of games.

The Chiefs already were without wide receiver Marquise Brown, who was inactive due to a personal matter, and three starters and a backup on the offensive line. Left tackle Josh Simmons is on injured reserve following wrist surgery, Wanya Morris has a knee injury, right guard Trey Smith has a k

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