Travis Kelce Takes Obligation for Xavier Worthy‘s Shoulder Injury in Chiefs’ Week 1 Loss
SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Travis Kelce acknowledged fault for a collision with teammate Xavier Worthy during the Kansas City Chiefs’ 24-21 loss to the los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, an incident that resulted in a dislocated shoulder for the rookie receiver. Kelce expressed deep regret over the play,stating,”I’m 13 years in the league,there’s no excuse for me running into my own guys like that. Worthy had his guy beat,we’re out the gate and the game starts wholly different.”
The injury occurred early in the game, substantially impacting the Chiefs’ offensive strategy. Worthy was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder and currently has no firm return date, according to reports. Head coach Andy Reid has described Worthy’s condition as day-to-day,suggesting surgery is not currently being considered.
Kelce admitted the incident affected his own performance. “I owe my guy big time,” he said. “X knows it. I felt like (expletive). I could barely even (expletive) play the rest of that first half but we geared it up once I found that he was in better spirits than I imagined at halftime.”
worthy’s absence leaves a void in the Chiefs’ receiving corps, compounded by the ongoing five-game suspension of Rashee Rice.Kelce emphasized Worthy’s importance to the team, stating, “I’m not sure where he exactly he is in terms of health-wise but I am hoping we get him back as fast as possible as he means so much to this team.” He also noted the Chargers defense benefited from Worthy’s removal, saying, “One of the fastest guys in the league – and speed kills in this league – and now they don’t have to worry about that.”
The Chiefs (0-1) will face the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl LVII rematch in Week 2.