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.