Tag: Xavier Worthy

Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses handling the rookie wall: ‘We try to manage that the best we can’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discusses handling the rookie wall: ‘We try to manage that the best we can’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid held his weekly Zoom press conference with reporters on Monday. He revealed his thoughts on dealing with the common rookie wall with this year’s class.

“Yeah, there is a rookie wall that the guys can hit at times. We try to manage that the best we can,” said Reid. “We’ve had pretty good success with it with the young guys where we can kind of get them through that phase, but the guys are – they’re working hard, they’re contributing in the games. Then, we’ll just – as the college season goes on, I’m always – you start getting around that bowl time in there, and guys – that’s when they go, ‘Oh jeez, we still have seven games left or six games left,’ and that’s kind of where you have to look at, but we try to do a good job of working them through all that.”

The Chiefs have had several rookies contribute this season on both sides of the ball. Carson Steele, Kingsley Suamataia, and Xavier Worthy have been featured throughout the season on offense. Christian Roland-Wallace and Jaden Hicks defensively had two crucial interceptions off San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in Sunday’s victory.

Xavier Worthy addresses media after Chiefs’ Week 7 win vs. 49ers

NFL reporter Darren Smith shared this video of #Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy’s postgame comments after Kansas City’s Week 7 win over the #49ers.

After a Week 7 win over the San Fransisco 49ers that kept their undefeated season alive, the Kansas City Chiefs should feel comfortable relying on rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who has been among the defending champions’ most productive pass-catchers.

Worthy continued his impressive first NFL season with a three-reception performance on Sunday that helped the Chiefs keep San Francisco’s defense guessing.

With star receivers Rashee Rice and Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown on injured reserve, Worthy has stepped up to fill a crucial role in Kansas City’s offense and seems to be poised for a breakout game in the coming weeks.

Worthy spoke to NFL reporter Darren Smith in the Chiefs’ locker room after the Chiefs’ 28-18 win over the 49ers and shared his thoughts on Kansas City’s 2024 season.

Check out this video of Worthy’s comments, which was posted to Twitter by Smith on Sunday evening:

 

Expect Worthy to continue blazing his path to stardom when the Chiefs travel out West to face the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Week 8.

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy’s mom opens up about viral moment after Week 5 touchdown

Kansas City #Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy’s mom opens up about viral moment after Week 5 touchdown | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy has handled his jump to the NFL smoothly through five games. He continues to show love to his biggest fan, his mother, Nicky Jones.

Jones recently appeared on ‘The Mama Bear Podcast,‘ reflecting on the memorable moment that has gone viral since last Monday night’s game.

“When I was there, obviously, like, I’m in the moment of it, but when I watched it back, on TV, it just made me so happy,” said Jones, “because he just it reminded me of when he was in Pop Warner, like, excited after a touchdown, and he hopped up, and the way he just ‘hold on,’ he, ran over there, and his smile was just so big and sweet. Oh, like, Oh, it’s my baby. Like, it was just so, so sweet.”

Jones was celebrating her birthday that night, and her son gave her the perfect gift on Monday Night Football.

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“But it was this full circle moment, kind of because l was turning 40, which is kind of a milestone, and then, when he got drafted, he had turned 21 at the stadium as well,” said Jones. “So it was like, Wow, this little baby boy I had when I was 18, I’m here right now. In my wildest dreams, we pictured this, but I’m here, like, I’m living it. I wanted to soak it up, sit in, and feel it. And I did, and it was amazing. I’ll never forget it.”

Worthy and the Chiefs return from their bye week this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, hoping to create more memorable moments.

Chiefs legend reflects on meeting Xavier Worthy in college: ‘He’s a very mature kid’

Kansas City #Chiefs legend Jamaal Charles reflects on meeting Xavier Worthy in college: ‘He’s a very mature kid’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are off to an impressive undefeated 5-0 start to the season as they enjoy a bye week. The veterans and younger players have performed well, including their first-round pick this season.

Chiefs running back legend Jamaal Charles recently sat down for an interview with DJ Siddiqi of RG.org. He revealed his friendship with fellow Texas Longhorns alum Xavier Worthy and explained why the 21-year-old wide receiver is on his way to a successful career in the NFL.

“I’ve known Xavier (Worthy) since he was a freshman in college,” said Charles. “I always ran into him, always motivating him, always talking to him. He’s a great kid; he’s a very mature kid. I feel like when you start getting paid in college and NIL, you have to be mature because there’s a lot of people coming at you at an early age. I think he’s a good kid, and if he can keep his head straight and keep playing the way he’s playing on and off the field, I think he’s going to set himself up for a great career.”

Worthy has 12 catches for 179 yards, a touchdown as a receiver, six carries for 42 yards, and two touchdowns in the running game through five games. He has looked comfortable with the increased volume of targets and, game starts with the early injuries to ‘Hollywood’ Brown and Rashee Rice.

Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy adorably handed the ball to his mom after a Monday Night Football TD

That’s how you celebrate a birthday.

Early in the fourth quarter during Monday night’s game between the Chiefs and Saints, Kansas City extended their lead over the visiting New Orleans squad thanks to a Xavier Worthy touchdown. On the play, which was a clutch answer to the Saints closing within three points, tight end Travis Kelce got the snap and handed it off to Worthy for the three-yard score.

After sprinting into the end zone, Worthy — a rookie from the University of Texas — continued running to the corner of the stadium where he handed the ball to a woman in the stands. That woman was none other than Worthy’s mother, Nicky Jones.

The pair embraced before Worthy returned to the sidelines, but it’s hard to imagine a better birthday for Jones.

Chiefs vs. Saints: Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy combine for nifty touchdown

#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and WR Xavier Worthy combined on this highlight-reel touchdown during Kansas City’s Week 5 matchup against the #Saints

The Kansas City Chiefs are on track to earn their fifth win of the 2024 regular season against the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.”

After a wild interception by former Chiefs defensive lineman Khalen Saunders led to a Saints touchdown that cut Kansas City’s lead to three points, Patrick Mahomes quickly marched the defending Super Bowl champions downfield.

The Chiefs hit paydirt to score a touchdown after coming out in a funky pistol formation that had tight end Travis Kelce receive the snap from center Creed Humphrey before he handed the ball off to rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who wriggled into the end zone.

Take a look at the tricky play, which was posted by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account:

 

Though plenty of time remains for New Orleans to make a fourth-quarter comeback, this play by Kelce and Worthy gave Kansas City a ten-point lead when kicker Harrison Butker nailed his extra-point try.

Stay tuned if the Chiefs can advance to 5-0 heading into their bye week.

Travis Kelce hands off to Xavier Worthy for KC touchdown

Travis Kelce found a new role in the Chiefs’ offense

Andy Reid was up to his old and new tricks on Monday night in the fourth quarter of his Kansas City Chiefs’ game with the New Orleans Saints.

Reid had the direct snap go to Travis Kelce.

The tight end handed off to speedy Xavier Worthy.

The rookie from Texas ran the football in from three yards out and the PAT gave the Super Bowl champs a 23-13 lead.

Worthy made sure his mom Nicky, who was celebrating a birthday, got the football.

Chiefs Dave Toub discusses options after Mecole Hardman misses Friday’s practice

Kansas City #Chiefs Dave Toub discusses options after Mecole Hardman misses Friday’s practice | @EdEastonJr

The injuries are racking up on the offensive side of the ball for the Kansas City Chiefs, and it’s carrying over to the special teams unit.

Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke with the media on Friday about the possibility of Mecole Hardman being unavailable for Monday night after missing practice due to a knee injury. He mentioned several names that could fill in this week as the kick and punt returner.

“We have a number of guys that can do it; obviously, Nikko (Remigio) can do it, (Montrell) Washington could do it. Any of those two guys could possibly pop up if Mecole (Hardman) was down,” said Toub, and then obviously, we have other guys, I mean, (Xavier) Worthy to be a punt returner, Skyy Moore, we have a lot of guys. We have a lot of options there. “

Remigio, named one of the first options on Toub’s list in case Hardman is unavailable on Monday, aligns with the praise he received during training camp. He is currently listed on the practice squad but could be in line for a call-up over the next few hours to fill the role.

Panthers WR Xavier Legette nominated for Pepsi Rookie of the Week

Panthers WR Xavier Legette is up for the latest Pepsi Rookie of the Week honors.

Carolina Panthers wideout Xavier Legette could be riding a standout performance right into an award.

The 23-year-old receiver was named one of six nominees for the latest Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week honors. He is joined in consideration by quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams and fellow pass catchers Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr. and Xavier Worthy.

Legette offered up his most productive game as a pro in the Week 4 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. This year’s 32nd overall pick reeled in six receptions for 66 yards and his first career touchdown while adding another 10 yards on a pair of rushing attempts.

He might have the vote of franchise great Luke Kuechly, who sang his praises on Monday’s episode of Up & Adams.

“His effort’s really good, his one-two’s really good,” Kuechly said. “We drafted a guy we wanted to run down the field, be fast, be physical and be a difficult guard for defensive backs.

“And watching him run his routes—I’ma go back to that glance—he pushed up on this DB, he got into his chest, he stemmed him, he snapped it off. Once that DB got behind him and he got him on his back, you’re not playing through Xavier Legette to get that ball.”

If you can vote for Legette here.

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Chiefs coaching staff evaluates wide receiver room after four games

Kansas City #Chiefs coaching staff evaluates wide receiver room after four games | @EdEastonJr

Rashee Rice’s knee injury took away the Kansas City Chiefs’ top receiver last Sunday, forcing the coaching staff to look for another player to step into that role.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters on Monday via Zoom about the state of several wide receivers on the roster after Rice’s injury. He included rookie standout Xavier Worthy, fresh from his spectacular 54-yard touchdown reception last Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.

“We’ll see how he does (Worthy). We’ve got guys here who have experience playing the game. It’s not that he’s the only one; he doesn’t have to be the only one.” said Reid. “So, we’ve got a good group of guys there that we can utilize, and we normally spread the ball around, and that’s what we’ll continue to strive to do.”

The Chiefs added JuJu Smith-Schuster to the roster shortly before the start of the regular season, and he’s already contributed with a touchdown reception this season.

“I think he’s (Smith-Schuster) played quite a bit up to this point. And I think he’s in good shape,” said Reid. “Pat’s (Patrick Mahomes) got a lot of trust in him, and he’s still a good football player.

Skyy Moore has been another consistent player this season, although not statistically, and Reid commented on his contributions to the team.

“Sky is a good football player. He’s given us some good downs. He had the one drop yesterday on the third down.” said Reid. “He knows he has to make it, but he’s given us some good downs over these four games. So we’re OK.”

The number of targets for each player may significantly increase over the next few weeks.