Xavier Worthy is expected to be one of Patrick Mahomes' favorite targets in 2026, but his status for the Kansas City Chiefs' home opener was called into question when he appeared on the team's initial injury report for Week 1.
Is Worthy expected to be available for the Chiefs' September 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos on 'Monday Night Football'?
Here's the latest on Worthy's status before Kansas City's primetime tilt with the Broncos:
Xavier Worthy injury update
Worthy is dealing with a shoulder injury, but it didn't affect his ability to fully participate in the Chiefs' practice session on September 10.
Here's Thursday's injury report for the Chiefs and Broncos. pic.twitter.com/d09f4efZ6v
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) September 10, 2026
How long will Xavier Worthy be out?
Fans shouldn't expect Worthy to miss any time due to his shoulder injury, unless
something goes seriously sideways for the veteran receiver in the days before Kansas City's matchup against the Broncos.
Chiefs WR depth chart
If Worthy has to exit the Chiefs' matchup against Denver in Week 1, Kansas City will expect wideouts Tyquan Thornton, Cyrus Allen, Nikko Remigio, and Jaylen Royals to fill the former Texas Longhorn's place in Andy Reid's offense.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Will Xavier Worthy play vs. Broncos? Injury update for Chiefs WR
