KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs were encouraged by the preseason play of rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who set the scouting combine record of 4.21 seconds in the 40-yard dash. In limited playing time, Worthy caught a 39-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a 22-yard touchdown from backup Carson Wentz in a game against the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs were just as excited about another Worthy play from that game that attracted less attention. Worthy ran a deep route and — to account for his speed — the Lions sent three defenders to cover him, leaving the middle of the field open.
That’s where another Chiefs wide receiver, Justin Watson, caught a pass for a 20-yard gain. Worthy was not only getting his own but creating for…
