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Xavier Worthy gets called one-dimensional by foolish Bengals cornerback before their Chiefs game

The Bengals will never learn their lesson with the Chiefs.

For all intents and purposes, I consider the rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals to be the best in the NFL right now. Not only is the on-field product always quality, but the Bengals themselves seem to be content to trash-talk the Chiefs at every possible turn.

The key point to note about that is the Bengals’ trash-talk usually backfires. That’s not surprising, considering Kansas City has Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, the NFL’s best quarterback and coach, respectively.

And yet, here the Bengals are, once again stoking the fires before another heated matchup in Kansas City this Sunday.

In the Bengals’ locker room Thursday, Cincinnati cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt said he’s not worried about covering electric Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy — who scored two touchdowns in his NFL debut last week. Why? Because Taylor-Britt considers him a one-dimensional player who is over-reliant on his speed.

Oof. Oh, buddy, that is the LAST thing you should be saying before a Chiefs game:

Look, I get it. The Bengals hate the Chiefs. And they should. They’re standing in the way of a theoretical Cincinnati Super Bowl. We need more competitive hate in professional sports. We really do.

But at a certain point, you’d think the Bengals would learn their lesson about the Chiefs. They should just let their play do the talking rather than give Kansas City more bulletin board material before every single matchup. Because what they’ve been doing so far clearly has diminished returns.

Oh, well, it’s their funeral. I now look forward to Andy Reid scheming in a gazillion Worthy plays into the Chiefs’ offense on Sunday.

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy explains his 24-hour rule after an excellent game performance

Kansas City #Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy explains his 24-hour rule after an excellent game performance | @EdEastonJr

Xavier Worthy is off to a promising start with the Kansas City Chiefs as he showcased his record-breaking speed in last week’s victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

On Wednesday, the Chiefs rookie wide receiver spoke with reporters about his rule for following a good game, which he carried over from college.

“Oh, man, it’s been cool just to have that do what I did on Thursday, but I have this 24-hour rule for you to do it,” said Worthy. “You live it out, and then you forget about it. It’s on to the next. So, I’m on to the next.”

“I feel like a lot of things that I kind of focused on was understanding the defense, and I feel like I did that.” said Worthy. “So I want to carry that over to this week and every other week. Just understand the defense is knowing what they’re going to do before and pre-snap.”

Worthy’s next-game mindset is another example of the rookie’s poise and mature demeanor after a highlight-making night.

“I feel like just me as a person. Once I have a good game, it’s just that It happened; it’s on to the next,” said Worthy. “And the next game could be bad. So you never know. Just be confident. Just Be humble at the end of the day.”

Worthy’s debut regular season game ended with a 21-yard rushing touchdown, two catches for 47 yards, and a receiving touchdown.

Taliese Fuaga ranks as the second best rookie after Week 1

Taliese Fuaga followed up on offseason hype with a strong Saints debut. He ranks inside the top-five from B/R’s rookie rankings:

The 2024 NFL draft was headlined by the surplus of quarterbacks drafted in the front half of the first round. After the first week, it isn’t the quarterbacks making at the top of Bleacher Report’s rankings. Instead, it’s primarily players on the offensive and defensive line.

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga comes in at second only to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Fuaga wasn’t able to punch in two touchdowns, but it was still quite the debut.

It’s hard to craft a better debut than Fuaga had on Sunday. Erik McCoy has spent the offseason accelerating the hype train. After the game, McCoy should thank the rookie for making him look like a genius.

You’ll see a litany of clips on social media of Fuaga from his debut. His transition to the Saints scheme was expected to be smooth because of his experience in a wide zone system in college.

Fuaga comfortably sealed off defenders and climbed to the second level as the backside blocker. Fuaga is credited with 94% pass block win rate was good for 15th among all tackles. There is no rookie even close. He’ll have a much taller task in Week 2.

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Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy led rookies in Week 1 touchdowns

#Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy scored more touchdowns in Week 1 than any other player in the 2024 draft class.

The Kansas City Chiefs are riding high heading into Week 2 of the regular season after an exciting 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.

Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown still nursing an injury he sustained during the preseason, but the rest of the Chiefs’ receiving corps stepped up to fill the void left in his absence.

Second-year wideout Rashee Rice led Kansas City with 103 receiving yards, but rookie Xavier Worthy stole the show against Baltimore with a two-touchdown performance in his regular season debut.

On Tuesday, KC Sports Network tweeted a touchdown log of rookie wide receivers in Week 1 that showed Worthy leading the pack after his stellar performance last Thursday.

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Worthy was drafted in the first round of the 2024 draft after running the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Draft history, and is has already become a key part of the Chiefs’ offense.

Expect to see more from Worthy and Rice when Kansas City faces off against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15.

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KC knows it’s true now: Worthy was worth it.

The Kansas City Chiefs opened the entire 2024 NFL season with a big win and rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy played his part.

The Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens, 27-20, at home by the smallest of. In his new look, the first-round rookie came up huge.

Worthy enters Week 2 of his NFL career with more touchdowns than games played. He caught and rushed in a score for the Chiefs.

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Film shows Travis Kelce, Chiefs OL manhandled Roquan Smith on Xavier Worthy touchdown

Travis Kelce and the #Chiefs’ offensive line manhandled #Ravens LB Roquan Smith to help Xavier Worthy’s score his first NFL touchdown.

The Kansas City Chiefs earned the first win of the 2024 regular season against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night.

Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy stole the show with a two-touchdown performance, and upon reviewing the film from the powerhouse matchup, it seems that he had plenty of help from his teammates during his first scoring play.

In a video posted to Twitter by user @FDuffyNFL, tight end Travis Kelce and the Chiefs offensive line can be seen bullying Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith to spring Worthy free for the six-point score.

Take a look at the play below to see Smith, who wears No. 0 for Baltimore, get absolutely manhandled:

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Smith seemed a bit angry during the Ravens’ postgame press conference, and this play may have been the moment that set him off.

Expect to see Kelce and Kansas City’s offensive line continue creating space for ball carriers during the Chiefs’ Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15.

PFF: Patrick Mahomes was Chiefs’ highest-graded player vs. Ravens

Pro Football Focus had #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes as their highest-graded player in Kansas City’s win over the #Ravens.

The Kansas City Chiefs are in the win column after the first game of their 2024 season where they beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 in a thrilling matchup.

The Chiefs’ offense was in mid-season form, totaling over 350 yards. Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy found the endzone twice in his regular season debut, and sophomore Rashee Rice racked up 103 yards on seven receptions.

After the game, Pro Football Focus released their grades for Kansas City’s players, and to the surprise of no one in Chiefs Kingdom, quarterback Patrick Mahomes came out on top with a mark of 87.9.

Veteran defensive tackle Chris Jones and wide receiver Rashee Rice fell right behind Mahomes for the second and third spots, respectively.

 

After an incredible performance by Kansas City’s offense in Week 1, without the help of veteran wide receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, the team’s pursuit of an elusive Super Bowl three-peat is off to a good start.

Texas Ex Xavier Worthy shines in Chiefs thrilling win over Ravens

While the Chiefs got contributions from familiar faces, one rookie, Xavier Worthy, made headlines

On Thursday night, the NFL returned with fireworks as the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens put together a thrilling season opener. The Chiefs emerged with a 27-20 victory after Isaiah Likely’s touchdown, which would have tied the game, was overturned because his toe was out of bounds in the final seconds. While the Chiefs got contributions from familiar faces, one rookie, Xavier Worthy, made headlines.

The former Longhorns star caught two passes for 47 yards and one touchdown. His first career receiving touchdown proved to be the difference, giving Kansas City a 27-17 lead in the fourth quarter. What stood out the most about Worthy was his elite speed, which sent Arrowhead Stadium into a frenzy.

After the Ravens took an early 7-0 lead, the Chiefs turned to their rookie to tie things in the first quarter. On a 21-yard run, Worthy sprinted by defenders to find the end zone. Worthy showed why he is an electric talent the first time he touched the football in an NFL regular season game. 

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His impact did not go unnoticed as Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes spoke highly of his new weapon.

“Just having him out there, it just opens up stuff,” Mahomes told the media postgame. “You saw when he’s out there, they’re playing shell coverages. It’s getting guys like [Travis Kelce] and it’s getting guys like [Rashee Rice] open underneath, and that’s what’s so great about this offense is we’re able to do all of that, and that’s when we’re at our best.”

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy celebrates after scoring a TD in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

As the Chiefs look to win their third straight championship, Worthy will be an important piece. He was drafted in the first round because of his ability to frustrate defenses with his speed. On Thursday night, with all eyes in the football world on Kansas City and Baltimore, Worthy did not disappoint.

It was only the start of what should be a special rookie season for the former Texas star.

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy wasn’t nervous in his debut: ‘Like being a kid again, playing in the backyard’

Kansas City #Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy wasn’t nervous in his debut: ‘Like being a kid again, playing in the backyard’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are 1-0 to start the new season, and young players led the way in their victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy was electric in his NFL regular-season debut on Thursday night. After the game, he spoke with the media, sharing his mindset and lack of nerves in his first professional game.

“I feel like nerves aren’t really a thing for me. I feel like I come in, and it’s just like being a kid again,” said Worthy. “playing in the backyard.”

During his conversation with reporters, Patrick Mahomes praised the former Texas standout’s demeanor throughout the game.

“He’s so cool, calm, and collected all the time. You never even see the excitement on him, but he goes out there and makes plays,” said Mahomes. “Obviously, we want to continue to use him more and more, but I thought he had a great day today, making big plays and big moments.”

Worthy finished his regular season debut with a 21-yard rushing touchdown, two catches for 47 yards, and a receiving touchdown.

Around the NFL: Chiefs outlast Ravens 27-20 in season opener

Around the NFL: Chiefs outlast Ravens 27-20 in season opener

Football is officially BACK! Man, does it feel great to say/read that or what!? On Thursday night, the two-time defending champions Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the 2024 NFL season with a home game against the Baltimore Ravens. For both teams, they began the 2024 campaign exactly how they left 2023: the Chiefs prevailed in a thriller, and the Ravens suffered another one-score loss to Kansas City, as Baltimore fell 27-20 at Arrowhead Stadium.

Once more, the Ravens could not overcome their primary rivals in the AFC. Last season, Baltimore’s year came to an end with a 17-10 home loss in the conference championship to the Chiefs. Despite the Ravens pitching a second half shutout (thanks to Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, the then-defensive coordinator) reigning MVP Lamar Jackson could not muster enough offense to dethrone Kansas City.

Ultimately, this was stil the case, despite both teams scoring 10 points more, each. The only difference here is the Ravens defense was able to get one last stop while the Chiefs were trying to ice the game, which gave Jackson a final chance to tie the game. An opportunity he very nearly completed, as Jackson got Baltimore’s offense to the Kansas City 10-yard line, thanks to a 38-yard pass to wide receiver Rashod Bateman with less than a minute left to play.

But that was all she wrote, as Jackson missed open receivers on first and second down which would have given the Ravens a touchdown. With five seconds left, Jackson found tight end Isaiah Likely for what was initially called a touchdown! Until it was overturned due to the most unfortunate out of bounds call we’ve seen in a while.

It’s a game of inches.

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The heartbreaking ending for Baltimore spoiled an otherwise spectacular night from both Jackson and Likely. Jackson completed 26-of-41 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown, as well as leading the Ravens on the ground with 16 rushes for 122 yards. Likely hauled in nine receeptions for 111 yards and a score.

Of course, it’s hard to overcome Kansas City when Patrick Mahomes is on the other sideline. Mahomes was a crisp 20-of-28 for 291 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception from being hit while throwing. The breakout star of the night was rookie Xavier Worthy from Texas, who scored his first touchdown on his very first play, rushing 21 yards for a touchdown. Worthy also hauled in a 35-yard score to give the Chiefs a 27-17 lead.

As it stands, the Seahawks are not scheduled to face either of these teams in 2024. Of course, theoretically, they could always meet in New Orleans on Feburary 9th, 2025.

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