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Newer update on Tyquan Thornton: Xavier Worthy operating as Chiefs' WR1 vs. Chargers

Tyquan Thornton Carted Off With Serious Ankle Injury

The Chiefs wide receiver suffered a gruesome lower leg injury after a 55-yard reception against the Raiders.

By Cole Hartwell
Tyquan Thornton
Photo: Yunner / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped) via Wikimedia Commons · License

Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton was carted off the field on Sunday with what is being described as a serious ankle injury. The injury occurred as Thornton was tackled at the end of a 55-yard reception during the best game of his career.

What happened

Thornton caught a deep pass down to the Las Vegas 5-yard line, but Raiders safety Treydan Stukes landed on his ankle as he brought him down. The CBS broadcast showed Thornton’s left foot positioned in an unnatural manner, according to NBC Sports/ProFootballTalk.

Medical staff placed Thornton’s left foot and leg in an air cast before carting him off the field. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media called the injury “serious,” while Adam Schefter described it as “gruesome.”

Context

Before the injury, Thornton was having his best game as a professional. He had 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns, per Rapoport. He entered Week 4 with 108 receiving yards and no touchdowns through three games this season.

The Chiefs were able to score on the next play after Thornton’s injury, with Kenneth Walker running in a 2-yard touchdown to give Kansas City a 23–19 lead. The ensuing two-point conversion attempt failed.

What’s next

The Chiefs have not yet provided an official update on Thornton’s condition or a timeline for his return. The team will likely evaluate the injury further after the game, but the use of an air cast suggests a significant lower-leg issue.

During the best game of his career, #Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton is carted off with a serious ankle injury. He has 111 yards and 2 TDs.

Status alert: Tyquan Thornton (ankle) down on field with trainers Sunday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Thornton appeared to be breaking out with his first two touchdowns of the year before going down, but he is now likely to miss time and can be dropped in most redraft leagues unless your bench is deep. His absence would open more targets for Kansas City’s other pass catchers. Rashee Rice and JuJu Smith-Schuster are the primary beneficiaries, as both have been more involved than Thornton in recent weeks. Kenneth Walker continues to be a reliable fantasy option after his short touchdown run. Monitor official news on Thornton’s injury, but prepare for a prolonged absence.

Quick answers

What is Tyquan Thornton's injury?

Thornton suffered a serious ankle injury and was carted off with an air cast on his left leg, according to multiple reports.

How many yards did Tyquan Thornton have before the injury?

Thornton had 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Tyquan Thornton carted with lower-leg injury, Chiefs take 23-19 lead (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
  3. During the best game of his career, #Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton is carted off with a serious ankle injury. He has 111 yards and 2 TDs. (X (@RapSheet))
  4. Status alert: Tyquan Thornton (ankle) down on field with trainers Sunday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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