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Toronto Star
· collected 2026-10-05 · by W.g. Ramirez The Associated Press
During a game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a severe ankle injury after making a 55-yard catch. The injury occurred when his foot bent awkwardly as he collided with a defender and was exacerbated when he tried to stand up to celebrate but collapsed due to the pain. Despite this setback, the Chiefs won the game 30-27. Coach Andy Reid expressed concern over Thornton’s season after such an impactful play, noting that the injury could significantly affect Thornton’s year given his strong performance prior to getting hurt.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-05,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On October 4, 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders faced the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in a pivotal AFC West showdown. Both teams entered with unblemished 3-0 records, making this game one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. Traditionally, Kansas City has dominated Las Vegas since Patrick Mahomes' college days, but the Raiders' strong start to the season and their fan base's growing enthusiasm have created a new narrative.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak predicted victory at halftime despite his team's rushing struggles, only for the Chiefs to outscore them 23-17 in the second half. Patrick Mahomes threw for two touchdowns and orchestrated crucial drives late in the game, sealing Kansas City’s victory with a score of 30-27. The Raiders' performance, led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, showcased resilience but fell short.
The game also saw wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffer a severe ankle injury while celebrating after catching a significant pass from Mahomes late in the fourth quarter. Despite the loss, the Raiders showed promise and competitiveness that could position them as serious contenders moving forward.
Written for “Chiefs Vs Raiders Matchups” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 12 other(s) covering the same event.
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.
asserted
Thornton → suffer → 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.
asserted
Thornton → bend → 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.
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he → try → ankle
Thornton left on a cart as players from both teams knelt in prayer.
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players → leave → 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.
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City → run → play
Coach Andy Reid said Thornton’s ankle “doesn’t look good,” adding that he will be further evaluated in Kansas City.
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he → say → City
The injury ended a huge day for Thornton, who had five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
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who → end → yards
He caught an 8-yard pass from Mahomes earlier in the fourth for his second TD to put the Chiefs ahead 17-13.
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He → catch → Chiefs
“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.
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Reid → ’ → Tyquan
He’s great for the team and kind of a leader of that group in there.”
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He → ’ → group
Reid pointed to Thornton’s production before the injury.
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Reid → point → 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.
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he → happen → guys
Rashee Rice suffered a hamstring injury during the first quarter and did not return, leaving Mahomes without one of his primary targets.
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Rice → suffer → targets
“It’s tough because those guys put in so much work.
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guys → ’ → work
I was in that spot last year,” Mahomes said.
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Mahomes → say → spot
“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.”
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play → put → season
Mahomes said supporting Thornton was a priority.
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supporting → say → Thornton
“You hope for the best,” he said.
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he → hope → best
“But at the same time, you want to show him support because I know how it is when you’re in that position.
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you → want → position
It’s like the world’s kind of closing in on you.
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world → ’ → you
You want to make sure you have support of your teammates.”
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you → want → teammates
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