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.
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.
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Xavier Worthy
KC's top wideout for Week 7
Worthy will once again operate as the Chiefs' top wide receiver after Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Travis Kelce
Good to go for Week 7
Kelce (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Rashee Rice
Will miss Sunday's game
Rice (hamstring) will be out for Sunday's game at Seattle, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Rashee Rice
Not spotted at practice Friday
Rice (hamstring/knee) was not present during the portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Travis Kelce
Stays limited in practice
Kelce (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Rashee Rice
Remains non-participant Thursday
Rice (hamstring/knee) did not practice Thursday.
Travis Kelce
Limited Wednesday
Kelce (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Rashee Rice
Won't practice Wednesday
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that Rice (hamstring/knee) won't practice Wednesday, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Harrison Butker
Misses field goal and PAT in win
Butker made three of his four field-goal attempts and one of two PATs in the Chiefs' 22-6 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Emmett Johnson
Five touches in Week 6 win
Johnson turned three carries into six yards and caught two of three targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Chargers. He also returned two kickoffs for 50 yards.