The Kansas City Chiefs‘ wide receiver and apparently the fastest in the NFL, Xavier Worthy, finally made his long-awaited return in week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens. But maybe the comeback was temporary.
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They had listed Worthy earlier in the week. But after getting full practice leading up to week 5, they decided to remove him from the report on Saturday. However, when everything looked ‘good to go’, the team gave a little jolt to the fans.
In a surprise twist, the Chiefs added their WR back to the injury report ahead of the Monday night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
They have now listed Worthy as “questionable” with an ankle injury, which swelled up after he got off the team plane.
“Xavier Worthy (shoulder/ankle) is now questionable for Monday night’s game,” the Chiefs revealed.
Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated‘s Matt Verderame gave fans something to cherish. “The expectation is he will be okay for MNF against the Jaguars,” he said. So yes, Worthy can still be promoted to the active list as other experts also weighed in, signaling good news for the Chiefs kingdom.
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Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) runs after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe added: “I’m told Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy ankle was a little swollen getting off the plane today. Chiefs put him on injury report as questionable as a precaution for now and will see how he feels tomorrow.”
The ankle seems to be a bigger concern for now. Not the shoulder, which Worthy has been managing since week 1. The good news? All signs point to Worthy suiting up.
That’s massive for the Kansas City offense. In the first game back last week, the Chiefs dropped 37 points on Baltimore with Patrick Mahomes tossing four touchdowns. It serves as proof that the 2024 first-round pick instantly opens things for the unit.
Of course, the fans will be keeping an eye on the inactive list. It will drop 90 minutes before the 8:15 pm ET kickoff.
Chiefs vs. Jaguars injury report
The latest week 5 injury report for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars shows several important designations and key rotation players from both teams.
KC’s roster looks like this ahead of the Week 5 clash:
| Player | Position | Injury | Practice Status | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Fulton | CB | Ankle | Limited participation all week | Questionable |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | Shoulder | Did not practice on Saturday | Questionable |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | Shoulder/Ankle | Full practices earlier in the week; late swelling | Questionable |
| Marquise Brown | WR | Ankle | Full participant | Expected to play |
| Mike Danna | DE | Quad | Full participant | Expected to play |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | Groin | Full participant | Expected to play |
| Charles Omenihu | DE | Ankle | Full participant | Expected to play |
| Jawaan Taylor | OT | Knee | Full participant | Expected to play |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | Knee | Full participant | Expected to play |
| James Winchester | LS | Hamstring | Full participant | Expected to play |
As for the Jags, their roster looks like this:
| Player | Position | Injury | Practice Status | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasir Abdullah | LB | Hamstring | DNP (Thurs–Sat) | Out |
| Travon Walker | DE | Wrist | DNP (Thurs, Fri); LP (Sat) | Questionable |
| Dyami Brown | WR | Shoulder | LP (Thurs–Sat) | Expected to play |
| Ezra Cleveland | OL | Concussion / Ankle | LP (Thurs–Sat) | Expected to play |
| Chuma Edoga | OL | Knee | LP (Thurs–Sat) | Expected to play |
| Anton Harrison | OL | Elbow | LP (Thurs–Sat) | Expected to play |
| Patrick Mekari | OL | Knee | LP (Thurs–Sat) | Expected to play |
| Wyatt Milum | OL | Knee | LP (Thurs–Sat) | Questionable |
| Eric Murray | S | Neck | LP (Thurs–Sat) | Expected to play |
| Bhayshul Tuten | RB | Shoulder | LP (Thurs–Sat) | Expected to play |
Both teams enter Monday night with their starting quarterbacks. Plus, the key players are ready to roll. But injuries could still play a big role, especially with the Chiefs’ receiver corps banged up. However, the defensive concerns are there for both the teams.
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