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Jon Ediger

Xavier Worthy earned exceptional PFF grade after breakout performance vs. Lions

Though the Kansas City Chiefs fell just short of victory in their one-point loss to the Detroit Lions over the weekend, the defending champions saw several players put together exceptional performances.

Patrick Mahomes dazzled fans with a tricky behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce, but it was rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy who had a breakout game that caught the attention of the experts at Pro Football Focus.

On Monday, PFF announced that Worthy earned the second-best grade among all rookie receivers for his efforts in the second week of the preseason.

New York Giants pass-catcher Malik Nabers was the only first-year receiver to earn a higher grade, by less than one point.

Worthy faces high expectations heading into the 2024 season, and after his phenomenal showing against Detroit, the first-rounder seems set to have a huge impact on Kansas City’s offense.

Expect to see Worthy back in action when the Chiefs face the Chicago Bears on Thursday.

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