Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton suffers gruesome-looking ankle injury vs. Raiders. Rashee Rice also hurt

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a gruesome-looking injury to his left ankle during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Thornton’s left foot bent awkwardly under Raiders safety Treydan Stukes as they both hit the turf after Thornton hauled in a 55-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes. Thornton tried to stand up and celebrate the big play but then collapsed to the turf when he couldn't put weight on the injured ankle.

Thornton left on a cart as players from both teams knelt in prayer. Kenneth Walker III ran for a 2-yard touchdown for the Chiefs on the next play, and Kansas City went on to win 30-27.

Coach Andy Reid said Thornton’s ankle “doesn’t look good,” adding that he will be further evaluated in Kansas City.

The injury ended a huge day for Thornton, who had five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns. He caught an 8-yard pass from Mahomes earlier in the fourth for his second TD to put the Chiefs ahead 17-13.

“That’s a rough one when you see your teammates, especially a guy like Tyquan, who’s a great father and all that,” Reid said. “His attitude is unbelievable. He’s great for the team and kind of a leader of that group in there.”

Reid pointed to Thornton’s production before the injury.

“For that to happen, especially with the year he’s had, he had a phenomenal year to this point, and a great play to boot on top of that, so it’s a tough one to see for all the guys,” he said.

It had already been a tough day for Kansas City’s receivers. Rashee Rice suffered a hamstring injury during the first quarter and did not return, leaving Mahomes without one of his primary targets.

“It’s tough because those guys put in so much work. I was in that spot last year,” Mahomes said. “Everybody puts in so much work to be out there and to play the game they love, and one play can kind of change your season.”

Mahomes said supporting Thornton was a priority.

“You hope for the best,” he said. “But at the same time, you want to show him support because I know how it is when you’re in that position. It’s like the world’s kind of closing in on you. You want to make sure you have support of your teammates.”

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