“Kinda looks intentional”: Fans roast Travis Kelce after brutal collision with Xavier Worthy

The Chiefs’ season opener against the Chargers was supposed to be all about Patrick Mahomes’ passing fireworks and Kansas City’s attempt to launch another Super Bowl run. Instead, the storyline took a bizarre turn when Travis Kelce, the face of the franchise, accidentally knocked out his own rookie receiver, Xavier Worthy, just minutes into the game.

Worthy’s shoulder injury forced him out early, but the internet made sure the hit kept trending long after kickoff.

The collision that set off chaos in Kansas City’s opener

On the Chiefs’ third offensive play of the night, Kelce and Worthy ran crossing routes but ended up colliding with each other instead of confusing the defense. Kelce’s 250-pound frame slammed directly into the 170-pound rookie, sending Worthy crumpling to the turf in obvious pain.

He walked off holding his shoulder, was taken to the locker room shortly after, and officially ruled out in the second quarter.

What made the moment sting even more for Chiefs Kingdom is the timing, Kansas City is already thin at wide receiver, with Rashee Rice suspended and fellow rookie Jalen Royals sidelined. Losing Worthy early looked like the nightmare start nobody saw coming.

Fans explode with memes, jokes, and Swiftie references after the hit

If Chiefs fans were panicked, NFL Twitter was on fire with a mix of jokes, anger, and conspiracy takes. Some fans framed the whole thing as Kelce’s “revenge season,” with one viral post reading: “Travis Kelce revenge season isn’t just for opponents. Dude wants all the targets tonight lol.”

Others mocked the play like it deserved a flag: “Personal foul on Kelce right? Works both ways.”

A few even speculated the shoulder might be dislocated, while one bettor couldn’t help but laugh: “Glad I took the unders lmao.”Of course, the Swiftie crossover was inevitable. One fan joked Worthy just lost his invite to the “Swift-Kelce marriage”, while another imagined him trolling pre-game with, “Cool story bro but I’m more of a Bey fan.” Whether it was painful or playful, the internet made sure the hit went viral.

Xavier Worthy’s current status after leaving the opener

As of now, the Chiefs haven’t confirmed the severity of Worthy’s shoulder injury. He’s expected to undergo more testing, including an MRI, once the team returns from Brazil. Initial reports suggest it could be serious, but fans and coaches alike are holding their breath especially since Worthy was drafted for his blazing speed and big-play potential.Without him, the Chiefs’ receiving depth looks even thinner, putting more pressure on Mahomes and Kelce to carry the load in the passing game.Also read - “Ugly ass”: Antonio Brown’s trolling hits a new level as he mocks A.J. Brown before Eagles game