Chiefs pursue Tyreek Hill
Chiefs Consider Tyreek Hill Following Significant Injuries to Wide Receivers
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Before leaving with the injury, Tyquan Thornton had the most productive game of his five-year career, recording five catches for 111 yards.
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Kansas City’s receiver depth was especially thin after the injuries: with Rashee Rice and Thornton unavailable, the Chiefs were left with Xavier Worthy, Nikko Remigio, rookie Cyrus Allen and Jalen Royals; Jack Bech was already on injured reserve.
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The Raiders led 13-10 at halftime, after holding Kansas City to its lowest first-half offensive output of the season; the Chiefs then scored 20 points in the fourth quarter.
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The victory extended Patrick Mahomes’ perfect record in Las Vegas to six wins in six career starts against the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 4-0 with a 30-27 comeback victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, handing Las Vegas their first loss of the season KSHB. The win came at a significant cost: wide receiver Tyquan Thornton dislocated his ankle and is expected to undergo surgery, sidelining him for 12 to 16 weeks Ian Rapoport. With their receiving corps depleted, the Chiefs are now considering adding Tyreek Hill, whose agent says a deal could come soon.
Thornton's Injury Ends Breakout Game
Tyquan Thornton had his best game in five years before the injury struck. He caught five passes for 111 yards against Las Vegas KSHB. The dislocated left ankle will require surgery and keep him out for the remainder of the season. Kansas City's receiving depth was already thin with Jack Bech already on injured reserve.
Chiefs Rally From 13-10 Halftime Deficit
The Raiders controlled the first half, leading 13-10 at the break after holding Kansas City to its lowest first-half offensive output of the season Sports Yahoo. But Patrick Mahomes led a stunning fourth-quarter surge. The Chiefs scored 20 points in the final period to secure the comeback victory Sports Yahoo. Mahomes improved to a perfect 6-0 in his career starts against Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.
Receiving Corps Now Razor-Thin Without Thornton and Rice
With Thornton out for surgery and Rashee Rice sidelined by a hamstring injury, Kansas City's options are limited. The Chiefs will lean on Xavier Worthy, Nikko Remigio, rookie Cyrus Allen, and Jalen Royals to fill the void. This depth crisis is why the team is actively exploring adding Tyreek Hill. Hill's agent confirmed he is speaking with multiple teams, with a deal potentially imminent.
Brittany Mahomes Trolls Raiders Coach Over Halftime Prediction
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak made a bold halftime prediction of a Kansas City comeback — but got it backwards Bleacher Report. Brittany Mahomes, Patrick's wife, posted photos on Instagram poking fun at Kubiak's incorrect prediction after the Chiefs' win Bleacher Report. Patrick Mahomes' mother chimed in with a playful response to Brittany's social media jab.
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