Thornton Posts Career Day in Chiefs Win

Tyquan Thornton emerged as a timely playmaker for the Kansas City Chiefs, totaling a career-high 71 yards and a touchdown in a 22-9 win over the New York Giants. His opportunity stemmed from signing to the Chiefs’ practice squad in November 2024 and receiving extended offseason reps, which left him ready to step up while Rashee Rice serves a suspension and Xavier Worthy is sidelined with a shoulder injury. Thornton made a contested 33-yard third-and-10 reception and several other clutch catches; one of his scoring receptions was overturned on replay, but he still drew nine targets and played about 76% of offensive snaps in Week 3. Patrick Mahomes publicly praised Thornton’s preparedness and increasing connection with him. The Chiefs are also exploring depth moves — including interest in Dolphins rookie RB Jaylen Wright — and recently released former receiver Mecole Hardman as they evaluate personnel after a 1-2 start.