Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has lauded rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy after he scored two touchdowns on the opening night of the new NFL season.
The reigning Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-20, with Worthy scoring with his first reception.
However, according to Mahomes, the touchdowns were not his most important contributions on the night.
He said: “Just having him out there, it just opens up stuff.
“You saw when he’s out there, they’re playing shell coverages. It’s getting guys like [Travis Kelce] and it’s getting guys like [Rashee Rice] open underneath, and that’s what’s so great about this offense, is we’re able to do all of that, and that’s when we’re at our best.
“When we get Hollywood out there, it’s going to be tough for defenses to decide who they want to cover.
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“He’s so cool, calm and collected all the time.
“You never even see the excitement on him, but he goes out there and makes plays.
“Obviously, we want to continue to use him more and more, but I thought he had a great day today, making big plays and big moments.”
Worthy only made two catches in the game, but had the biggest impact on the scorecard.
His speed was too much for the Ravens defence to handle and he did not shy away from the big moments.
He added: “I feel like nerves aren’t really a thing for me.
“I feel like I come in, and it’s just like being a kid again, playing in the backyard.”
