In what very nearly amounts to a mustwin game for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the team's offense was dealt a significant blow in the early going. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy hit his head on the ground while attempting to haul in a firstquarter pass from Patrick Mahomes, and he took another shot to the area shortly after when Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson's thigh collided into him. Worthy grabbed his helmet after the hit and then remained down for a short while before being helped off.
In what very nearly amounts to a must-win game for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the team's offense was dealt a significant blow in the early going.
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy hit his head on the ground while attempting to haul in a first-quarter pass from Patrick Mahomes, and he took another shot to the area shortly after when Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson's thigh collided into him.
Worthy grabbed his helmet after the hit and then remained down for a short while before being helped off.
Here's the latest on the Chiefs receiver's injury status:
Xavier Worthy injury update
Worthy went to the medical tent to be evaluated for a head injury before later being taken to the locker room.
He was later placed in the concussion protocol.
With Hollywood Brown inactive due to personal reasons, the Chiefs are down two of their top three receivers.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Xavier Worthy injury update: Chiefs WR suffers hit to head
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Published: December 14, 2025 at 06:27PM on Source: OPERA MAG
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