Worthy Has Hamstring Injury After Chiefs’ Win

Kansas City ended a two-game losing streak with a 35-12 victory over the Jets on November 8, but the win came with a late injury to wide receiver Xavier Worthy. He left after a non-contact injury in the fourth quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game.

Coach Andy Reid said Worthy had tweaked his hamstring. Worthy caught six passes for 48 yards and came close to scoring several times.

The injury adds uncertainty to Kansas City’s receiver options. Tyquan Thornton is expected to be sidelined for much of the year as he heals from an ankle dislocation, and rookie Cyrus Allen fumbled his first NFL kickoff return during the game.

The Chiefs are half a game behind the Denver Broncos in the AFC West. Kansas City faces the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday, and Worthy’s availability for that game is in doubt. The team may also consider its options before Tuesday’s trade deadline.