Tyquan Thornton
#2 · WR · Kansas City Chiefs
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Receiving Touchdowns
Line 0.5
2026
0.5
Receiving Yards
Line 55
2026
54.8
Long Reception
Line 29
2026
29.2
Receiving Targets
Line 4
2026
3.8
Receptions
Line 3
2026
2.8
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Receiving Touchdowns | Receiving Yards | Long Reception | Receiving Targets | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04W | @ LV | 2 | 111 | 55 | 8 | 5 |
| Sep 27W | @ MIA | 0 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| Sep 21W | vs IND | 0 | 86 | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| Sep 15W | vs DEN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
Market ContextSample
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Receiving Yards
opened at 66.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Tyquan Thornton — Injured Reserve
The transaction frees up a spot on the 53-man roster for linebacker Cam Jones, who was signed off the practice squad. After dislocating his left ankle in the Chiefs' Oct. 4 win over the Raiders and requiring surgery, Thornton is facing an estimated recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months, which means that he'll likely be sidelined until at least Week 17 or 18 in a best-case scenario. While Thornton is out, the Chiefs are expected to lean on Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen to handle more reps in three-receiver sets alongside starters Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy.
Tyquan Thornton — Injured Reserve
It was an inevitable move given that Thornton was diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle that he suffered during the Chiefs' Week 4 win over the Raiders. He's facing a 3-to-4 month recovery timeline, so there's a chance that he's activated off IR toward the tail end of the regular season or in the playoffs, assuming the Chiefs earn a postseason spot. Thornton was emerging as the team's WR3 behind Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy prior to his injury. That No. 3 role could be filled by Jalen Royals, rookie fifth-rounder Cyrus Allen or Nikko Remigio, and that trio could see even more offensive snaps against the Chargers on Sunday if Rice is not cleared to play.
Tyquan Thornton — Out
Depending how quickly Thornton bounces back from surgery, Zenitz notes that the speedy receiver could have a small chance at returning late in the regular season or during the playoffs. The injury nonetheless is a devastating development for Thornton, who had turned in perhaps the best performance of his career -- a five-catch, 111-yard, two-touchdown effort on eight targets -- before going down with the gruesome ankle injury at the end of a 55-yard reception with just under four minutes left in the fourth quarter. In Thornton's absence, the Chiefs could call upon Xavier Worthy to run more vertical routes, and Kansas City also may have interest in a reunion with Tyreek Hill (knee), who is expected to sign a deal with a team within the next few days.
Tyquan Thornton — Out
Thornton had his dislocated ankle put back into place by doctors Sunday and flew home with the team, but he's facing an extended absence due to the injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win. He scored twice before getting injured at the end of a 55-yard catch, which brought Thornton up to five receptions for 111 yards on eight targets. Thornton will undergo a full evaluation of the injured left ankle Monday.
Tyquan Thornton — Out
Thornton was injured at the end of a long catch in the fourth quarter when he was tackled from behind, as the defender fell on his ankle. It was an obviously serious injury, with Thornton's foot pointing in the wrong direction. He was put in a cast and carted off the field. Thornton was having a career game in Las Vegas, catching five of eight targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns prior to his injury. Jalen Royals is next up at wideout alongside Xavier Worthy after Rashee Rice (hamstring) left with an injury earlier in the day Sunday.
Tyquan Thornton — Active
Thornton saw less attention from Patrick Mahomes than he did in a Week 2 overtime win over the Colts, and his offensive snap share dropped to 45 percent from 59 percent and 68 percent in the prior games. The lack of downfield targets for the No. 3 wide receiver may have been due to game script, as Kansas City leaned on its rushing attack after building an early lead.
News & Status Timeline
Tyquan Thornton — Injured Reserve
The transaction frees up a spot on the 53-man roster for linebacker Cam Jones, who was signed off the practice squad. After dislocating his left ankle in the Chiefs' Oct. 4 win over the Raiders and requiring surgery, Thornton is facing an estimated recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months, which means that he'll likely be sidelined until at least Week 17 or 18 in a best-case scenario. While Thornton is out, the Chiefs are expected to lean on Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen to handle more reps in three-receiver sets alongside starters Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Tyquan Thornton — Out
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ESPN Injury Report ↗Tyquan Thornton — Injured Reserve
It was an inevitable move given that Thornton was diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle that he suffered during the Chiefs' Week 4 win over the Raiders. He's facing a 3-to-4 month recovery timeline, so there's a chance that he's activated off IR toward the tail end of the regular season or in the playoffs, assuming the Chiefs earn a postseason spot. Thornton was emerging as the team's WR3 behind Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy prior to his injury. That No. 3 role could be filled by Jalen Royals, rookie fifth-rounder Cyrus Allen or Nikko Remigio, and that trio could see even more offensive snaps against the Chargers on Sunday if Rice is not cleared to play.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Tyquan Thornton — Injured Reserve
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ESPN Injury Report ↗Tyquan Thornton — Out
Depending how quickly Thornton bounces back from surgery, Zenitz notes that the speedy receiver could have a small chance at returning late in the regular season or during the playoffs. The injury nonetheless is a devastating development for Thornton, who had turned in perhaps the best performance of his career -- a five-catch, 111-yard, two-touchdown effort on eight targets -- before going down with the gruesome ankle injury at the end of a 55-yard reception with just under four minutes left in the fourth quarter. In Thornton's absence, the Chiefs could call upon Xavier Worthy to run more vertical routes, and Kansas City also may have interest in a reunion with Tyreek Hill (knee), who is expected to sign a deal with a team within the next few days.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Tyquan Thornton — Out
Thornton had his dislocated ankle put back into place by doctors Sunday and flew home with the team, but he's facing an extended absence due to the injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win. He scored twice before getting injured at the end of a 55-yard catch, which brought Thornton up to five receptions for 111 yards on eight targets. Thornton will undergo a full evaluation of the injured left ankle Monday.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Tyquan Thornton — Out
Thornton was injured at the end of a long catch in the fourth quarter when he was tackled from behind, as the defender fell on his ankle. It was an obviously serious injury, with Thornton's foot pointing in the wrong direction. He was put in a cast and carted off the field. Thornton was having a career game in Las Vegas, catching five of eight targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns prior to his injury. Jalen Royals is next up at wideout alongside Xavier Worthy after Rashee Rice (hamstring) left with an injury earlier in the day Sunday.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Tyquan Thornton — Active
Thornton saw less attention from Patrick Mahomes than he did in a Week 2 overtime win over the Colts, and his offensive snap share dropped to 45 percent from 59 percent and 68 percent in the prior games. The lack of downfield targets for the No. 3 wide receiver may have been due to game script, as Kansas City leaned on its rushing attack after building an early lead.
ESPN Injury Report ↗