Xavier Worthy is finally back in the lineup for the Kansas City Chiefs, and the result was quite evident in the match against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. Travis Kelce was quite vocal about this impact in his New Heights podcast, which he conducts with his brother, Jason Kelce. Here is what Travis Kelce said about Xavier Worthy.
Travis Kelce talks about Xavier Worthy’s importance to the Chiefs
After Xavier Worthy returned to the lineup for the Chiefs, the entire attack seemed to be rejuvenated. Not only was Worthy a standout performer, but everyone seemed to do better with his presence. This did not go unnoticed by the Kelce brothers, who took up this subject in their New Heights podcast.
Jason Kelce singled out Worthy’s speed while discussing his play in the podcast. The elder Kelce brother said, “It is crazy how much that threat of speed and vertical ability to push the ball down the field affects the entire offense…I know it’s more complicated than that, but I’ve played with quarterbacks when you kind of lack that ability. It shrinks everything and what you’re able to do.”
He added, “It really is an important part of the game. And it was evident right from the get-go of the game. The end-around design to him, the reverse design to Worthy was fantastic as well, but those catches down the field opened up so much.”
While Jason seemed to focus on one aspect of Xavier’s game, Travis Kelce was more impressed with his overall abilities. Travis elaborated in the podcast, “You were talking about Xavier and his speed down the field. I don’t think enough is said about what he does with just the ball in his hands. Like you said, the end around. We can throw a little bubble screen out to him. Just throw a hitch to him or get him in a play-action pass in the flat. Whatever the play design is, if we get the ball in his hands, it’s even harder for the defense to tackle the guy.”
With Worthy back in the fold, it seems that the Chiefs can now build heartily on the momentum and deliver a great season this time, too.
