Trailing, 7-0, the Chiefs obtained on the board with Worthy’s first NFL contact. His 21-yard rating noticed him prime out at 18.45 mph when he gained +14 Speeding Yards Over Anticipated, per Subsequent Gen Stats.
“Man, it was loopy,” Worthy stated of his first TD. “We ran that within the preseason, and I fumbled. So, it was form of unhealthy, however for them with the ability to have that belief in me. I informed (offensive coordinator Matt) Nagy that I feel this play goes to attain and it occurred. So, it was a tremendous second my first landing within the NFL.”
Although he solely touched the ball 3 times, Worthy’s game-breaking presence was and can be a boon for his teammates, in line with his quarterback.
“Simply having him on the market it simply opens up stuff,” Mahomes stated. “You noticed when he is on the market, they’re enjoying shell coverages. It is getting guys like (Travis Kelce) and guys like Rashee (Rice) open beneath. That is what is so nice about this offense. We’re capable of do all of that and that is after we are at our greatest. So, after we get Hollywood (Brown) on the market too, it may be powerful for defenses to determine who they wish to cowl.”
Worthy’s remaining contact of the night was his second catch of the sport and it put the Chiefs forward for good, as his 35-yard dash to pay dust led to a 27-17 Kansas Metropolis benefit.
Thereafter, Kansas Metropolis was capable of stand up to a Lamar Jackson and Isaiah Probably-led rally.
Mahomes and the Tremendous Bowl champs have a brand new weapon, although, and it took little time for him to make an emphatic influence.
Buoyed by a sensational debut from their first-round choose, the two-time reigning Tremendous Bowl champions are off and operating in 2024.