TYQUAN THORNTON #2 - WIDE RECEIVER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
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#2 - WIDE RECEIVER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
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Latest Tyquan Thornton injury updates after Chiefs WR exits Week 4 vs. Raiders The Kansas City Chiefs very well might have lost two of their three starting receivers against the Las Vegas Raiders.
OCTOBER 4 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

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

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
OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton Reportedly, Suffered Dislocated Ankle, Expected Back In 12-16 Weeks

Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a gruesome injury in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders and was carted off.
OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS
Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton Reportedly, Suffered Dislocated Ankle, Expected Back In 12-16 Weeks
TOUCHDOWN! Patrick Mahomes and Tyquan Thornton Execute Their Second Touchdown Connection of the Day Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton for a 8-yard touchdown.
OCTOBER 4 • CHIEFS.COM
Carted with obvious ankle injury Thornton exited Sunday's game agains the Raiders with a left ankle injury and will not return, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Impact Thornton was injured at the end of a long catch in the fourth quarter when he was tackled from behind, as the defender fell on his ankle. It was an obviously serious injury, with Thornton's foot pointing the wrong direction. He was put in a cast and carted off the field. Thornton was having a career game in Las Vegas, catching five of eight targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns prior to his injury. Jalen Royals is next up at wideout alongside Xavier Worthy after Rashee Rice (hamstring) left with an injury earlier in the day Sunday.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mahomes' 42-Yard Deep Ball to Tyquan Thornton Gets Kansas City Chiefs Inside the 5 Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton for a 42-yard gain.
OCTOBER 4 • CHIEFS.COM
TOUCHDOWN! Tyquan Thornton Has His First Touchdown Catch of the Season vs Las Vegas Raiders Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton for a 2-yard touchdown.
OCTOBER 4 • CHIEFS.COM
Under the Helmet: Tyquan Thornton Get to know Tyquan Thornton off the field in this episode of Under the Helmet presented by T-Mobile.
OCTOBER 3 • CHIEFS.COM
'It's Raider Week' - Chiefs vs. Raiders Preview w/Tyquan Thornton | Defending The Kingdom
'It's Raider Week' - Chiefs vs. Raiders Preview w/Tyquan Thornton | Defending The Kingdom
OCTOBER 1 • YOUTUBE
Tyquan Thornton HYPES UP Travis Kelce, Ken Walker, Defense & More in Chiefs Win vs. Miami Dolphins
Tyquan Thornton HYPES UP Travis Kelce, Ken Walker, Defense & More in Chiefs Win vs. Miami Dolphins
OCTOBER 1 • YOUTUBE
Catches two targets in win Thornton caught both of his targets for 22 yards in the Chiefs' 24-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Impact Thornton saw less attention from Patrick Mahomes than in the Chiefs' Week 2 overtime win over the Colts. Thornton saw 45 percent of the team's offensive snaps in the contest, down from 59 percent and 68 percent in the prior weeks. The lack of downfield targets and attention to the No. 3 wide receiver could be a result of a strong run game that ran out the clock against a trailing opponent.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Tyquan Thornton Goes Up for a 17-yard First Down Snag Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton makes a 17-yard catch against the Miami Dolphins during Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.
SEPTEMBER 27 • CHIEFS.COM
Tyquan Thornton is more valuable to Chiefs offense than most think Plenty of questions surround the wide receiver room of the Kansas City Chiefs. Is it good enough to aid the offense as they get back to bein...
SEPTEMBER 25 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Chiefs' latest win has some Patriots fans dwelling on Tyquan Thornton mistake Former Patriots receiver Tyquan Thornton's latest performance has some fans wishing he were still on the roster in 2026.
SEPTEMBER 23 • MUSKETFIRE.COM
Baylor in the NFL: Tyquan Thornton Leads the Way in Strong Week 2 for Former Bears Former Bears continue to make their mark in the NFL as Baylor's wave of talent shines across the league in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

NFL Best And Worst: Chiefs Find Their Perfect Match While The Dolphins Are Overmatched

It's only Week 2, but it's already clear that Kenneth Walker is a match for K.C., Bills QB Josh Allen is unmatched and Miami is outmatched.
SEPTEMBER 22 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Best And Worst: Chiefs Find Their Perfect Match While The Dolphins Are Overmatched
Catches all four targets in win Thornton caught all four of his targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.
Impact Thornton and quarterback Patrick Mahomes have struggled to get on the same page since before Mahomes' ACL injury. The quarterback-receiver duo missed no such deep balls Sunday, connecting each time Thornton was thrown to. The wide receiver played 47 of the Chiefs' 80 offensive snaps in the contest.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

The Week 2 Plays That Stood Out: Jalen Hurts Delivers Late; Ja'Marr Chase Did What?!

Here are the plays that shaped the Sunday slate of NFL Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 22 • FOX SPORTS
The Week 2 Plays That Stood Out: Jalen Hurts Delivers Late; Ja'Marr Chase Did What?!

Kenneth Walker III has changed the Chiefs' math, and Mahomes is suddenly making defenses pay

The Chiefs are off to a 2-0 start to the season thanks in large part to an offense that has been more balanced than Kansas City has enjoyed in years
SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes' 30-Yard Loft to Tyquan Thornton Gets Chiefs into Colts Territory in Overtime Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' 30-yard loft to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton gets Chiefs into Indianapolis Colts' territory...
SEPTEMBER 21 • CHIEFS.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Patrick Mahomes' 45-yard Launch to Tyquan Thornton Gets Chiefs to Doorstep of Goal Line Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a 45-yard launch to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, putting Chiefs in scoring position.
SEPTEMBER 21 • CHIEFS.COM
No catches in Week 1 Thornton didn't catch his only target during Monday night's 31-10 win over the Broncos.
Impact Thornton was on the field for 47 of the team's 69 offensive snaps, but he failed to leave his mark on the contest. The wide receiver is used primarily as a deep threat, and as a result, his production will likely vary significantly from week to week.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
One catch to close preseason Thornton secured one of two targets for 11 yards in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.
Impact The fifth-year pro drew a start and matched his one catch from preseason Week 2, albeit while gaining six more yards than in that performance. Thornton somewhat revived his career during his 2025 Chiefs debut campaign by averaging 23.1 yards per reception on his 19 catches and recording three scoring grabs, and he projects to open the season in the prominent role of No. 3 receiver in what should be a dynamic air attack.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Making Another QB Error? 7 Takeaways From Week 2 Of The Preseason

Here's what we learned from this week's preseason games.
AUGUST 24 • FOX SPORTS
Browns Making Another QB Error? 7 Takeaways From Week 2 Of The Preseason
Returns to practice after Tuesday exit Thornton (hamstring) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Thornton left Tuesday's practice on a cart after tweaking his hamstring, though his presence on the field a day later suggests that his early exit may have been precautionary more than anything. He's donning full pads Wednesday, so Thornton doesn't look as though he will be limited in the session.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
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