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Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Hypes Xavier Worthy: WR's 'Talent is Through the Roof'

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The connection between Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Xavier Worthy appears to be growing.

The rookie receiver had seven catches for 65 yards and a touchdown in Kansas City's 27-19 win over the Houston Texans. Following the game, Mahomes praised Worthy's consistent improvement and immense talent.

Worthy is now up to 51 catches for 559 yards and five touchdowns in 15 games, also adding three touchdowns on the ground. This was his strongest performance since Week 4 and he is second on the team in receiving yards.