After Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy‘s two-touchdown performance against the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL regular season opener, Worthy had a message for those watching on TV.
“I couldn’t imagine a better start. I thank my teammates for putting their trust in me. There’s more to come,” Worthy told NBC Sports’ Melissa Stark, via Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports on September 6.
The Chiefs defeated the Ravens 27-20 on the opening night of the regular season.
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 20-of-28 pass attempts (71%) for 291 yards and threw 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Running back Isiah Pacheco was the team’s leading rusher with 45 yards and 1 touchdown on 15 rushing attempts.
On a night in which second-year wideout Rashee Rice dominated with seven catches on a team-high nine targets for 103 yards, Worthy stole the show via a 21-yard rushing touchdown and 35-yard receiving touchdown respectively in the game. Worthy finished the game with two catches for 47 yards and the one rushing attempt.
It was a promising showing for a player the Chiefs needed to hit the ground running in the NFL. Thursday’s performance showed that Worthy — the 28th overall pick in April’s draft — is up to the task, though there is plenty of room for growth in his game.
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