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It’s not easy for a rookie to pick up Andy Reid’s offense and play a big role right away. Even as the Kansas City Chiefs struggled to find any consistent receiver play last season, Rashee Rice didn’t really take off until the second half of the season.
Xavier Worthy could be an exception.
Worthy, the first-round pick who got acclaim for setting a 40-yard dash record at the NFL scouting combine, made some big plays on Saturday. His speed and playmaking ability is an instant fit with Patrick Mahomes and might force his way into a major role right away.
On Kansas City’s first drive, Worthy got wide open and Mahomes hit him for a 39-yard gain. Later in the first quarter, Worthy got behind the defense and was again wide open for a 22-yard score.
In one quarter against the Detroit Lions — a game the Lions won 24-23 on a field goal as time expired — Worthy had three catches for 62 yards and an 11-yard run. That came against Lions backups, but it showed that the Chiefs might not be afraid to feature Worthy right away. There might not be any easing him in.
Worthy was more than just a speed receiver at Texas, as he’ll tell you. He has the ability to be an impact receiver right away, and having Reid designing plays to take advantage of his talent and Mahomes throwing him the ball is a plus for any receiver.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Detroit Lions with teammate Kingsley Suamataia (76). (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Chiefs haven’t heard yet about Rashee Rice’s potential suspension, though he could miss some time this season. Marquise Brown is out four to six weeks after suffering a sternoclavicular joint dislocation in the Chiefs’ preseason opener. The Chiefs might need Worthy to be a big part of the offense right away. He’s already showing his potential.
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Publish date : 2024-08-18 02:37:33
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