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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Remains in concussion protocol
Tyquan Thornton (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.Rashee Rice and Thornton both remain in the concussion protocol and won't suit up Sunday after failing to practice in any capacity throughout the week. Thornton would need to log a full practice and receive clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance to clear protocol before Thursday's game against the Broncos, so he looks like a long shot to play Week 17 as well. Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are the available options at wide receiver for Kansas City this weekend.
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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Absent from practice again
Tyquan Thornton (concussion) will not practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Kansas City Chiefs' official site reports.Thornton and top wideout Rashee Rice (concussion) have both kicked off Week 16 with back-to-back absences from practice, a scenario that could leave Gardner Minshew shorthanded for Sunday's game against the Titans. Prior to entering the concussion protocol during Kansas City's loss to the Chargers in Week 15, Thornton secured two of three targets for 47 yards.
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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Logs DNP on Wednesday
Tyquan Thornton (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Kansas City Chiefs' official site reports.Thornton sustained a concussion in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers, so it's no surprise he won't practice Wednesday. The fourth-year pro has been one of Kansas City's most productive receivers this season, catching 19 of 36 targets for 438 yards and three touchdowns while also accumulating 475 kick-return yards. He must still clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up for the Week 16 matchup against the Titans on Sunday.
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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: In concussion protocol after loss
Tyquan Thornton (concussion) caught two of three targets for 47 yards before exiting the contest early in the fourth quarter due to a helmet-to-helmet hit during Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Chargers.Thornton played 31 of the Kansas City Chiefs' 61 offensive snaps in the contest, behind Rashee Rice (52), Xavier Worthy (41) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (32). With Hollywood Brown (personal) inactive, the 25-year-old Thornton saw a 51 percent snap share, his largest since Week 3. His increased role Sunday led to a bump in production, but fantasy managers should monitor his status in the concussion protocol leading up to the Kansas City's Week 16 matchup against the Titans. Even if he clears the protocol, the Baylor product would remain difficult to trust for significant fantasy production against Tennessee, especially with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) done for the season.
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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Possible concussion
Tyquan Thornton is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.Thornton took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Tony Jefferson early in the fourth quarter, which resulted in the latter being ejected from Sunday's game. With Hollywood Brown (personal) inactive, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are all candidates to see more snaps on offense for as long as Thornton is out of the game.
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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Snares two passes versus Texans
Tyquan Thornton logged two receptions (on three targets) for 19 yards during Sunday's 20-10 defeat versus Houston.Thornton continues to be part of the glob of wideouts who rotate in to occasionally spell or work alongside the primary duo of Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, logging a 30 percent offensive snap share to sit just behind JuJu Smith-Schuster (38 percent) and Hollywood Brown (34 percent). There's little to like from the latter group in terms of fantasy, Thornton included, but Thornton should continue to mix into the offensive scheme as a deep threat, and there's always the possibility of a role expansion should injuries hit the top of the depth chart.
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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Blanked by Colts
Tyquan Thornton didn't reel in his lone target during Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory against the Colts.Thornton's role on offense has declined significantly with all of the Kansas City Chiefs' weapons available, and there's nothing to suggest that will change. Thornton remains a deep-threat option in the passing attack, evidenced by his 61-yard grab in Week 11 versus the Broncos, but he'll likely see minimal opportunities moving forward, so he can be viewed as a depth piece with some upside if injuries hit the wide receiver room.
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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: One grab in loss
Tyquan Thornton caught one of his two targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.Thornton made one big play Sunday, catching a 61-yard deep ball from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter. The 25-year-old wideout has proven he can make explosive plays when called upon by Kansas City, but he has seen his snap counts decrease since teammate Rashee Rice returned from his six-game suspension in Week 7. In Week 11, Thornton played just 16 of the Kansas City Chiefs' 70 offensive snaps, the fewest of any Chiefs wide receiver. Based on his limited usage in the Kansas City's aerial attack, the Baylor product remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. With that said, Thornton will look to make the most of his opportunities again in Week 12 when the Chiefs host the Colts.
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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Snap counts dwindling
Tyquan Thornton failed to reel in his lone target during Sunday's 28-21 loss against the Bills.Thornton got off to a hot start in 2025, registering 13 catches for 272 yards and three touchdowns through the first five games, but there's been an about-face in production since then. Over the past four contests, Thornton has tallied just one catch for 39 yards on three total targets and has logged fewer than 30 snaps in each contest (fewer than 20 in three of four). Assuming the wideout room remains healthy, it's tough to see Thornton boasting enough of a role on offense to warrant fantasy consideration in most formats.
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Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Minimal output versus Raiders
Tyquan Thornton reeled in one of his two targets for 39 yards during Sunday's 31-0 victory over the Raiders.Despite a strong start to the season in which Thornton turned in three touchdowns in the first four weeks, he has seen his playing time fall off from Week 4 on, as he's played less than half of the offensive snaps in each of the past four contests. With Rashee Rice back in the mix for Kansas City, the Kansas City Chiefs don't have as much playing time to go around in the wideout room, so it's unlikely Thornton will see his role grow unless injuries hit the position group.
Tyquan Thornton
#80 WR / Kansas City Chiefs / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 lb Age: 25 College: Baylor Bye 10Fantasy Points by Week
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