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NFL Preseason Blitz: Chiefs already featuring WR Xavier Worthy in a big role

It's not easy for a rookie to pick up Andy Reid's offense and play a big role right away. Even as the Kansas City Chiefs struggled to find any consistent receiver play last season, Rashee Rice didn't really take off until the second half of the season.

Xavier Worthy could be an exception.

Worthy, the first-round draft pick who got acclaim for setting a 40-yard dash record at the NFL scouting combine, made some big plays Saturday in the Chiefs' second preseason game. His speed and playmaking ability is an instant fit with Patrick Mahomes and he might force his way into a major role right away.