WATCH: Xavier Worthy's unbelievable one-handed catch during pregame warmups last night
The Kansas City Chiefs elected to rest most of their starters against the Seattle Seahawks last night, but star wide receiver Xavier Worthy still managed to make a highlight reel play that caught the attention of fans on social media.
During Kansas City's pregame warmups, Worthy came down with an unbelievable leaping one-handed catch in the rain that looked like a sequence straight out of Madden NFL.
Worthy didn't record a reception in the Chiefs' preseason loss to Seattle, but his outstanding pregame performance drew praise from Kansas City's fans, who are eager to see him replicate the catch against live competition.
Take a look at this video of Worthy's warmup, which was posted to Twitter by Chiefs Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen:
While his marvelous catch in warmups didn't help Kansas City secure its first preseason win, the impressive feat should be a sign of excellence to come for Worthy, who figures to be one of Patrick Mahomes' top targets in the passing game this season.
Expect to see Worthy back in action when the Chiefs face the Chicago Bears in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason.
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