Xavier Worthy Ruled Out Chiefs-Chargers Brazil Season Opener

The Kansas City Chiefs opened their 2025 NFL season with a high-profile game in São Paulo, Brazil, against the Los Angeles Chargers, marking the NFL's efforts to expand American football internationally. Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy suffered a shoulder injury early in the game and was ruled out for the remainder, a significant loss given his impressive rookie season performance. Travis Kelce, the Chiefs' star tight end recently engaged to pop star Taylor Swift, played in the game but did not have his fiancée in attendance, as Swift skipped the trip due to logistical challenges and family considerations. None of the Chiefs' wives and girlfriends traveled to Brazil, and Swift also opted out of attending the upcoming MTV VMAs, where she was nominated for one award, focusing instead on her music career and personal commitments. Kelce is entering what could be his final NFL season, aiming to rebound from a less successful previous year and secure a new contract while embracing the media spotlight alongside Swift. Both the Chiefs and the couple continue to attract significant public and media attention as the NFL season progresses.