Chiefs WR returns after undergoing concussion check

In what very nearly amounts to a must-win game for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the team’s offense was dealt an early setback.

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy hit his head on the ground while attempting to haul in a first-quarter pass from Patrick Mahomes, and he took another shot to the area shortly after when Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson’s thigh collided into him.

Worthy grabbed his helmet after the hit and then remained down for a short while before being helped off.

Here’s the latest on the Chiefs receiver’s injury status:

Xavier Worthy injury update

Worthy went to the medical tent to be evaluated for a head injury before later being taken to the locker room.

He was later placed in the concussion protocol, but he returned to the game late in the second quarter.

The Chiefs were already without receiver Hollywood Brown, who was out due to personal reasons.