The Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season is off to a rocky start, as the team’s injury woes from 2024 seem to have carried over with a vengeance. Tuesday’s practice turned into a grim scene for Chiefs fans, with three key offensive playmakers—Xavier Worthy, Skyy Moore, and Hollywood Brown—going down with injuries. The setbacks have sparked concerns about the team’s depth and durability, casting a shadow over their hopes for a strong start to the season.
The most alarming update came regarding second-year receiver Xavier Worthy, whose diving catch during practice ended in disaster. After snagging a pass, Worthy hit the ground hard, striking his head. Initially, head coach Andy Reid downplayed the incident, stating only that Worthy had “banged his head.” However, a sobering update has since emerged: Worthy is now in concussion protocol. Medical evaluations suggest the injury may be more severe than initially hoped, potentially sidelining him for multiple days—or longer, depending on the concussion’s severity. Reid has promised further updates, but the uncertainty surrounding Worthy’s recovery has left Chiefs fans on edge.
Hollywood Brown’s injury appeared the most dramatic of the trio, as he was carted off the field, sparking fears of a season-altering setback. Fortunately, early reports indicate the star receiver dodged a catastrophic injury, offering a glimmer of hope for Kansas City. Details on Skyy Moore’s condition remain scarce, but the mounting injuries to the Chiefs’ receiving corps are a troubling sign for a team already battered by bad luck.
The Chiefs are no strangers to offensive injuries. In 2024, running back Isiah Pacheco was lost for most of the season after suffering a fractured fibula in Week 2. Brown himself missed significant time due to a sternoclavicular injury sustained in the preseason, though he made a remarkable return for Weeks 16 and 17. Juju Smith-Schuster and Worthy also battled injuries of varying severity last year, testing the team’s resilience. Despite those challenges, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs powered through to reach the Super Bowl, a testament to their grit and Mahomes’ brilliance. However, with top AFC rivals bolstering their rosters for 2025, Kansas City may not be able to rely on the same magic this time around.
#Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy, who left yesterday’s practice after banging his head, is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, per coach Andy Reid.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 30, 2025
The silver lining? These injuries are hitting now, during practice, rather than at the start of the regular season. There’s still time for Worthy, Brown, and Moore to recover and return to form. A speedy clearance from concussion protocol for Worthy could be a game-changer, and Reid’s forthcoming updates will be closely watched. Still, the Chiefs may need to rethink their approach to their playmakers. With the AFC more competitive than ever, Kansas City cannot afford to limp into the season.
As the Chiefs navigate this early adversity, all eyes will be on Mahomes and Reid to keep the team’s championship aspirations alive. The road to another Super Bowl just got a lot tougher, but if anyone can overcome a nightmare start, it’s the Chiefs.