LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Tyquan Thornton #2 of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a catch against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
The Chiefs may have to do without Tyquan Thornton for the rest of the season
Chiefs star Tyquan Thornton suffered a horror injury in the victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday with fans watching on in the stadium and back home on TV
Just four weeks into the NFL season, injuries are piling up and the Kansas City Chiefs look set to be without Tyquan Thornton for an extended spell.
Thornton against the Raiders and had to be carted off the field as fans looked on in disbelief.
The match was shown live on CBS and commentators Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt had to issue a warning to viewers over the gruesome nature of the injury.
Although the Chiefs went on to beat the Raiders 30-27, they are likely to have to do without Thornton for some time as he recovers from the setback.
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Rangers rookie takedown
The Chiefs and Raiders faced off in a thrilling week four showdown but the match was overshadowed by injuries. Rashee Rice exited early on with a hamstring issue before a brutal setback for Tyquan Thornton, which will keep him sidelined. The fourth quarter of the thrilling game saw Thornton catch a pass from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and as he ran down the field to haul it in for a 55-yard gain, the wide receiver was tackled by Rangers rookie Treydan Stukes, who dragged him down from behind and rolled up on Thornton's left ankle. (Image:AP Photo/John Locher)
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Chiefs receiver carted off the field after horror fall
The injury was so gruesome that it left fans and players from both the teams praying for the wide receiver as he was carted off the field. Graphic visuals of the incident prompted CBS game commentators Jim Nantz and JJ Watt to urge viewers to 'look away if they're squeamish.' (Image:Getty Images)
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One of NFL's most gruesome injuries
Seemingly unaware, the wide receiver tried to get up and celebrate his long gain, but immediately came to the horror realization that he was injured, as he collapsed back onto the turf. The 26-year-old animatedly began pointing to his left ankle to indicate where he had been hurt — with his ankle horrifically appearing to point in the wrong direction. (Image:Getty Images)
CBS Sports analyst J.J. Watt speaks into a microphone5 of 8
'Look away if you're squeamish'
Legendary sports commentators Jim Nantz and JJ Watt immediately advised 'squeamish' viewers to 'look away'. Nantz said: "That was a gruesome sight for Thornton." He added: "The Chiefs — Walker, Worthy — they came up and saw what you saw at home. We’re going to step aside." While Watt cautioned: "Look away if you’re squeamish." (Image:Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)