The Kansas City Chiefs already have Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce doing their stuff, but one rookie might just be the secret weapon they unleash in the Super Bowl. While the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense preps for the usual suspects, Chris Broussard is looking at someone else — someone whose speed can flip the script in an instant.
This isn’t just about raw talent; it’s about game-changing explosiveness. When the Chiefs need that extra spark, this rookie could be the difference between a ring and regret.
Xavier Worthy’s Speed Could Break Super Bowl Wide Open
Xavier Worthy isn’t just a rookie; he’s the Chiefs’ secret weapon. And according to Broussard, his game-breaking speed could be the difference in Super Bowl LIX.
Broussard didn’t hold back. “His speed changes games,” he said, highlighting how Worthy’s raw athleticism alone forces defenses to adjust. But this isn’t just about speed anymore.
Early in the season, Worthy was a pure burner — quick feet, blazing routes, but not much else. Now, he’s evolving into a legit receiver. His acrobatic grab against the Buffalo Bills proved it.
Broussard said, “It feels appropriate that it’s the X-man. I’m high on Xavier Worthy, and there’s no doubt he’s coming off his best game. Early in the year, he was just a speed demon, right? He was just fast footwork and wasn’t a great receiver. Now he’s actually become a legitimately good receiver. Made the fantastic catch against Buffalo, and there’s going to be so much attention on Kelce.”
Who’s @Chris_Broussard’s X-Factor in the Super Bowl?
“It feels appropriate that it’s the X-man, Xavier Worthy… His speed changes games.” pic.twitter.com/41rff3nIT8
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) February 7, 2025
With so much attention on Kelce, Worthy has a golden opportunity. Philly’s defense will try to scheme for him, but speed like his is unaccountable. Whether it’s a deep bomb, a reverse, or stretching the field to clear space, one single play from Worthy can flip the script.
The Chiefs’ offense has needed that extra spark all year. Mahomes has his go-to guys, but Worthy adds a new layer of explosiveness. In a game where momentum swings matter, Broussard believes Worthy has the tools to turn one moment into a game-winner.
As Broussard explained, “Obviously, they’re going to account for Xavier, but his speed, you can account for him all you want, but his speed changes games, not only through the catch but through the run and reverses and things like that. So, I think Xavier Worthy, it only takes a play with him to change the whole course of the game.”
Super Bowl LIX is about matchups, and this one could be a nightmare for the Eagles. If Worthy gets loose, just once, it might be lights out.
Patrick Mahomes Stacking Rings and Staying for the Long Haul
Patrick Mahomes is making sure he sticks around long enough to fill a whole new volume. The Chiefs’ QB1 has already stacked up rings like he’s Thanos, and if he bags his fourth in Super Bowl 59, he’ll become the only quarterback to three-peat. But don’t expect him to slow down anytime soon.
“Umm, yeah,” Mahomes responded when asked if he hopes to play into his late 30s. “I want to get to 39 at least. Especially if I’m still playing at [a high level]—then I’m going to be on the field.”
At just 29, Mahomes is already chasing immortality. Brady played until 45, and if Mahomes keeps dodging sacks and stacking wins, who’s to say he won’t? But he’s not looking too far ahead.
“Who knows how long I’ll play. I mean, we’ll see when we get there,” Mahomes finally concluded. “But I’m going to try and keep my body in shape and prepare myself [so] that I can play as long as I can. As long as it doesn’t take away from my family and I’m not hurting the football team.”
The only thing that could pull him off the field is family. Mahomes isn’t about to let football take away from them or his team. But for now, the league is still his playground.