Chiefs' Kelce Collides With Worthy, Causes Season-Opening Injury

During the Kansas City Chiefs' 2025 NFL season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, wide receiver Xavier Worthy suffered a significant right shoulder injury after an inadvertent collision with teammate and tight end Travis Kelce on the third play from scrimmage. Worthy, a key offensive player expected to contribute heavily this season, was forced to leave the game and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest, compounding the Chiefs' already thin wide receiver corps due to Rashee Rice's suspension and Jalen Royals' injury. The injury sparked frustration among NFL fans, some blaming Kelce for the accident and recalling previous incidents involving the Chiefs' offense. Worthy, who had a strong rookie season with 638 receiving yards and six touchdowns, was visibly emotional after the injury and is now questionable for upcoming games. The incident impacted the Chiefs' offensive rhythm early on, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes struggling to connect with his receivers in the first quarter. The injury adds pressure on remaining receivers like JuJu Smith-Schuster and Hollywood Brown to step up in Worthy's absence as the Chiefs aim to reclaim their NFL championship status.