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Chiefs savor a 22-6 win but stew over short-yardage failures as the Seahawks and Broncos loom

The Kansas City Chiefs have been focusing on improving their short-yardage situations, which were a struggle last season

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Chiefs move to 5-0 as Kenneth Walker runs for two TDs in a 22-6 win over Chargers

Kenneth Walker ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Kansas City Chiefs secure a 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Chiefs rule out WR Rashee Rice and LT Josh Simmons for Sunday's game against the Chargers

The Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Rashee Rice and left tackle Josh Simmons for their game against the Chargers on Sunday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Chiefs roll into Week 6 unbeaten as winless Chargers face a daunting trip to Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs are the last unbeaten team in the AFC and one of three in the NFL heading into Week 6

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Chiefs LT Josh Simmons returns to practice, WR Rashee Rice appears unlikely to play vs Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs have returned from their bye week with left tackle Josh Simmons back on the practice field

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Officially placed on IR The Chiefs placed Thornton (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 53-man roster for linebacker Cam Jones, who was signed off the practice squad. After dislocating his left ankle in the Chiefs' Oct. 4 win over the Raiders and requiring surgery, Thornton is facing an estimated recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months, which means that he'll likely be sidelined until at least Week 17 or 18 in a best-case scenario. While Thornton is out, the Chiefs are expected to lean on Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen to handle more reps in three-receiver sets alongside starters Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Chiefs placed Thornton (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It was an inevitable move given that Thornton was diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle that he suffered during the Chiefs' Week 4 win over the Raiders. He's facing a 3-to-4 month recovery timeline, so there's a chance that he's activated off IR toward the tail end of the regular season or in the playoffs, assuming the Chiefs earn a postseason spot. Thornton was emerging as the team's WR3 behind Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy prior to his injury. That No. 3 role could be filled by Jalen Royals, rookie fifth-rounder Cyrus Allen or Nikko Remigio, and that trio could see even more offensive snaps against the Chargers on Sunday if Rice is not cleared to play.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

How Does the Chiefs' Wide Receiver Room Stack Up at the Bye? After losing Tyquan Thornton for the foreseeable future, how does the Chiefs' already-thin receiver room project for the rest of the season?

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

Baylor in the NFL: Tyquan Thornton's Breakout Week 4 Game Ends With Injury Thornton's breakout year was just starting.

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

NFL Week 4 All-Stars: Drake Maye Is Back; Kenneth Walker Might Be A Mainstay

Our weekly look at the NFL's best includes two monster games from receivers CeeDee Lamb and Tetairoa McMillan.

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 4 All-Stars: Drake Maye Is Back; Kenneth Walker Might Be A Mainstay

NFL Week 4 Plays That Stood Out: Dak Prescott Carves Up Houston; Drake Maye Delivers

Here are the plays that stood out from NFL Week 4, from Drake Maye's heroics to Dak Prescott's big game vs. Houston.

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 4 Plays That Stood Out: Dak Prescott Carves Up Houston; Drake Maye Delivers

Chiefs' Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says

Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks after dislocating his left ankle and tearing ligaments in it

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Chiefs receive major update on Tyquan Thornton's injury amid Tyreek Hill's reunion rumors The Kansas City Chiefs might reunite with Tyreek Hill, but also received news on Tyquan Thornton's injury.

OCTOBER 5 • BOLAVIP.COM

Facing 3-to-4-month absence Thornton is slated to undergo surgery later this week to address the dislocated left ankle he sustained in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Raiders and is facing an expected recovery ti...

Impact Depending how quickly Thornton bounces back from surgery, Zenitz notes that the speedy receiver could have a small chance at returning late in the regular season or during the playoffs. The injury is nonetheless a devastating development for Thornton, who had turned in perhaps the best performance of his career -- a five-catch, 111-yard, two-touchdown effort on eight targets -- before going down with the gruesome ankle injury at the end of a 55-yard reception with just under four minutes left in the fourth quarter. In Thornton's absence, the Chiefs could call upon Xavier Worthy to run more vertical routes, and Kansas City may also have interest in a reunion with Tyreek Hill (knee), who is expected to sign a deal with a team within the next few days.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyquan Thornton injury update confirms Chiefs WR's return timeline Tyquan Thornton's return timeline has been revealed after his gruesome injury.

OCTOBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Lamar Jackson, Tyquan Thornton And 6 Other Week 4 Notable Fantasy Football Injuries These eight players could raise injury concerns heading into Week 5 of the fantasy football season.

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Chiefs' early bye timely after Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton hurt. Could Tyreek Hill be an answer?

The Kansas City Chiefs might find their bye week well-timed after their 30-27 win over the Raiders

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Tyquan Thornton's Injury May Make Tyreek Hill Reunion With Chiefs Inevitable Tyquan Thornton's brutal injury yesterday will force the Chiefs to add another receiver, making a Tyreek Hill reunion in Kansas City too har...

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shares honest thoughts on potential Tyreek Hill return The Kansas City Chiefs are in desperate need of help at the wide receiver spot after losing two wide receivers in Sunday's 30-27 victory ove...

OCTOBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Chiefs teammate reacts to gruesome Tyquan Thornton ankle injury His teammate couldn't even look once he knew what happened.

OCTOBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Alternate angle of Tyquan Thornton's gruesome ankle injury shows his amazing toughness Chiefs receiver was somehow able to get up on his feet.

OCTOBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Chiefs reportedly could bring back Tyreek Hill after Rashee Rice, Tyquan Thornton injuries | Sporting News Is a Tyreek Hill reunion in Kansas City on tap?

OCTOBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Out indefinitely due to dislocated ankle Thornton (ankle) is out indefinitely after dislocating his ankle during Sunday's 30-27 win over the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.

Impact Thornton had his dislocated ankle put back into place by doctors Sunday and flew home with the team, but he's facing an extended absence due to the injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win in Vegas. He scored twice before getting injured at the end of a 55-yard catch, which brought Thornton up to five receptions for 111 yards on eight targets. Thornton will undergo a full evaluation of the injured left ankle Monday morning.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 to move to 4-0 behind Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III

Patrick Mahomes is still undefeated at Allegiant Stadium

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton stands up to celebrate first down despite gruesome ankle injury | Sporting News Tyquan Thornton suffered a gruesome injury against the Raiders. He didn't appear to be bothered by it at first.

OCTOBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Chiefs savor a 22-6 win but stew over short-yardage failures as the Seahawks and Broncos loom

Chiefs move to 5-0 as Kenneth Walker runs for two TDs in a 22-6 win over Chargers

Chiefs rule out WR Rashee Rice and LT Josh Simmons for Sunday's game against the Chargers

Chiefs roll into Week 6 unbeaten as winless Chargers face a daunting trip to Kansas City

Chiefs LT Josh Simmons returns to practice, WR Rashee Rice appears unlikely to play vs Chargers

NFL Week 4 All-Stars: Drake Maye Is Back; Kenneth Walker Might Be A Mainstay

NFL Week 4 Plays That Stood Out: Dak Prescott Carves Up Houston; Drake Maye Delivers

Chiefs' Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says

Chiefs' early bye timely after Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton hurt. Could Tyreek Hill be an answer?

Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 to move to 4-0 behind Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III