In recent years, NFL matchups between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals have been nothing short of thrilling. And this Sunday’s game between the two AFC rivals is shaping up to be no different, especially after Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt decided to stir the pot a bit early.
When asked about what rookie Xavier Worthy brings to the Chiefs’ offense this year, Taylor-Britt didn’t mince words. He bluntly stated, “Speed, that’s about it. He can run straight. Run jet sweeps and just run straight. He can’t do too much else, so that’s about it. Feel like you put your hands on him, he’s only 100 something pounds, so if you put your hands on him you gonna stop the speed, so basically get your hands on him.”
But as the Baltimore Ravens learned the hard way in their 27-20 Week 1 loss to the Chiefs, stopping Worthy is much easier said than done. The rookie, who was drafted by Kansas City with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft after a trade with the Buffalo Bills, has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with. With a lightning-fast 4.21-second 40-yard dash time at the combine, Worthy is officially the fastest recorded NFL player, and his speed has caught the attention of many in the league.
Following a stellar performance in the season-opener where he scored two touchdowns, Worthy’s role in the Chiefs’ offense is only expected to grow in the coming weeks. And with second-year receiver Rashee Rice and veteran Travis Kelce also poised for improvement as the season progresses, the Bengals defense will have their hands full trying to contain the Chiefs’ explosive offense. This matchup is sure to be one for the books, with trash-talking and high-speed action on the horizon.
