Tyquan Thornton injury: Chiefs WR suffers gruesome lower leg injury after big catch
Tyquan Thornton made the biggest catch of the game for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4, but unfortunately it ended with a gruesome injury that resulted in the wide receiver being carted off the field. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes found Thornton on a deep route late in the game […]
In a Week 4 match between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders, wide receiver Tyquan Thornton made a standout catch for the Chiefs. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes passed the ball to Thornton on a deep route, with the Raiders trailing by two points. However, Thornton's celebration was cut short as he collapsed to the ground, prompting immediate concern from players on both teams.
Thornton was eventually taken off the field on a cart, with the Chiefs securing a touchdown shortly after by Kenneth Walker. The incident, captured in a harrowing video, underscores the physical toll of the game. Thornton, who had a standout performance with five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns, is now facing a serious injury to his lower leg.
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- Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 to move to 4-0 behind Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III winnipegfreepress.com
- Final score: Chiefs defeat Raiders 30-27 in Week 4 AFC West showdown sports.yahoo.com
