Chiefs’ Tyquan Thornton Suffers Severe Leg Injury in Raiders Game

Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton suffers gruesome leg injury during Raiders game. Rashee Rice also hurt as Chiefs face challenges.

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October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Las Vegas, United States — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a severe leg injury during the fourth quarter of the team’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

The injury occurred when Thornton’s left foot bent awkwardly under Raiders safety Treydan Stukes after he caught a 55-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes. Thornton was taken off the field on a cart, and players from both teams knelt in prayer.

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Rashee Rice, another Chiefs receiver, had already suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter and did not return to the game. The injury to Thornton ended a strong performance for the player, who had five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns before the incident.

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