"Xavier Worthy definitely dislocated that shoulder": NFL fans react as Travis Kelce injures Chiefs WR early with brutal hit vs. Chargers

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"Xavier Worthy definitely dislocated that shoulder": NFL fans react as Travis Kelce injures Chiefs WR early with brutal hit vs. Chargers (Credit: IMAGN)

The Kansas City Chiefs may have started the 2025 NFL season on a very low note, as Xavier Worthy had to exit the field during the team's first drive of their season opener. The Chiefs experienced an injury crisis in their wide receiver room last season, and this season wasn't the most promising for their aerial game after Rashee Rice received a six-game suspension.

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In the third scrimmage play of the night, as he tried to catch the ball, Worthy ran right into tight end Travis Kelce, who hit and threw him to the ground, making the second-year wide receiver exit the field.

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Fans quickly reacted to that play, with some speculating about how serious Xavier Worthy's issue was.

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"He definitely dislocated that shoulder," one fan said.
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"Looks like he might’ve gotten his shoulder popped out of socket. Yikes," another fan said.
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"Damn that had to hurt," another fan added.
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Others criticized Kelce for acting recklessly when the Chiefs had all the offseason to practice plays and avoid that type of situations.

"Wtf Kelce!!!?!!" one fan asked.
"Kelce can retire already," another fan said.
"Travis Kelce revenge season isn’t just for opponents. Dude wants all the targets tonight lol," another fan said.

Xavier Worthy was expected to lead the Chiefs' aerial game for the first six weeks of the 2025 season, but this injury scare could ruin the team's plans and force them to take a look at free agency or try to make a trade for an active wide receiver.

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Xavier Worthy had high expectations ahead of 2025 season

After playing 17 games in 2024, where he took over from Rashee Rice as the Chiefs' WR1, Xavier Worthy entered his second season with high expectations. He recorded 59 receptions for 628 yards and six touchdowns for the 15-2 Chiefs that secured the first seed in the AFC.

With Rice out for the first six weeks of this season, Worthy would also become Patrick Mahomes' go-to guy. He was ruled questionable to return after the Travis Kelce hit, and now fans wonder if his situation could be serious for a shorthanded team when it comes to wide receivers.

Kansas City has a solid running back game, but its situation changes when it comes to wide receivers. This week could be crucial for the rest of their season, but it all will depend on Worthy's issues evolution.

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