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The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and apparently the fastest in the NFL, Xavier Worthy, finally made his long-awaited return in week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens. But maybe the comeback was temporary.

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They had listed Worthy earlier in the week. But after getting full practice leading up to week 5, they decided to remove him from the report on Saturday. However, when everything looked ‘good to go’, the team gave a little jolt to the fans.

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In a surprise twist, the Chiefs added their WR back to the injury report ahead of the Monday night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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They have now listed Worthy as “questionable” with an ankle injury, which swelled up after he got off the team plane.

“Xavier Worthy (shoulder/ankle) is now questionable for Monday night’s game,” the Chiefs revealed.

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Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated‘s Matt Verderame gave fans something to cherish. “The expectation is he will be okay for MNF against the Jaguars,” he said. So yes, Worthy can still be promoted to the active list as other experts also weighed in, signaling good news for the Chiefs kingdom.

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NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe added: “I’m told Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy ankle was a little swollen getting off the plane today. Chiefs put him on injury report as questionable as a precaution for now and will see how he feels tomorrow.”

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The ankle seems to be a bigger concern for now. Not the shoulder, which Worthy has been managing since week 1. The good news? All signs point to Worthy suiting up.

That’s massive for the Kansas City offense. In the first game back last week, the Chiefs dropped 37 points on Baltimore with Patrick Mahomes tossing four touchdowns. It serves as proof that the 2024 first-round pick instantly opens things for the unit.

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Of course, the fans will be keeping an eye on the inactive list. It will drop 90 minutes before the 8:15 pm ET kickoff.

Chiefs vs. Jaguars injury report

The latest week 5 injury report for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars shows several important designations and key rotation players from both teams.

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KC’s roster looks like this ahead of the Week 5 clash:

Kristian FultonCBAnkleLimited participation all weekQuestionable
Omarr Norman-LottDTShoulderDid not practice on SaturdayQuestionable
Xavier WorthyWRShoulder/AnkleFull practices earlier in the week; late swellingQuestionable
Marquise BrownWRAnkleFull participantExpected to play
Mike DannaDEQuadFull participantExpected to play
Patrick MahomesQBGroinFull participantExpected to play
Charles OmenihuDEAnkleFull participantExpected to play
Jawaan TaylorOTKneeFull participantExpected to play
JuJu Smith-SchusterWRKneeFull participantExpected to play
James WinchesterLSHamstringFull participantExpected to play

As for the Jags, their roster looks like this:

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Yasir AbdullahLBHamstringDNP (Thurs–Sat)Out
Travon WalkerDEWristDNP (Thurs, Fri); LP (Sat)Questionable
Dyami BrownWRShoulderLP (Thurs–Sat)Expected to play
Ezra ClevelandOLConcussion / AnkleLP (Thurs–Sat)Expected to play
Chuma EdogaOLKneeLP (Thurs–Sat)Expected to play
Anton HarrisonOLElbowLP (Thurs–Sat)Expected to play
Patrick MekariOLKneeLP (Thurs–Sat)Expected to play
Wyatt MilumOLKneeLP (Thurs–Sat)Questionable
Eric MurraySNeckLP (Thurs–Sat)Expected to play
Bhayshul TutenRBShoulderLP (Thurs–Sat)Expected to play

Both teams enter Monday night with their starting quarterbacks. Plus, the key players are ready to roll. But injuries could still play a big role, especially with the Chiefs’ receiver corps banged up. However, the defensive concerns are there for both the teams.

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Chetan is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing a strong background in literature and sports journalism to his foundation. As a national-level volleyball medallist, he carries the athlete’s discipline into his storytelling, blending sharp analysis with cultural angles of the sport. With over 2,500+ sports-focused pieces to his name, including global sports like Tennis and NBA and his relevant experience of over 2 years in digital media, his expertise lies in highlighting player dynamics, tactical breakdowns, and off-field narratives that resonate with fans. Beyond traditional reporting, Chetan’s work reflects a journalist’s rigour by supplying the ‘Little more’ aspect to the reader, establishing him as a credible voice in American football coverage.

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