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ArticlePatrick Mahomes has plenty of self-criticism after Chiefs’ opening winSeptember 16, 2026

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Tyquan kind of wins on the backside route.

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Thornton won on backside route with better coverage; Mahomes forced to Worthy instead.

On a third-down incompletion in Week 1, Tyquan Thornton won on a backside route with better coverage when Mahomes forced the ball to Xavier Worthy instead. This indicates Thornton's ability to win on routes and his potential as a secondary option in the Chiefs' passing game.

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Tyquan ThorntonPositiveUsage

Thornton won on backside route with better leverage; available on reset reads.

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Tyquan ThorntonNegativeUsage

No catches; part of Chiefs' passing game collapse

Arrowhead Pride

Tyquan ThorntonNegativeUsage

Thornton failed to record a catch against Denver's secondary.

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Tyquan ThorntonPositiveUsage

Rashee Rice was charted with the same average route depth as Tyquan Thornton in this game. Xavier Worthy's rate was notably lower.

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Tyquan ThorntonPositiveUsage

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Tyquan ThorntonPositiveMatchup

Thornton set to clear receiving yards over vs. Colts' league-high 50% man coverage.

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