India, Oct. 12 -- The Kansas City Chiefs are monitoring wide receiver Xavier Worthy's health ahead of Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions. Worthy's status for Week 6 has been uncertain due to injuries earlier this season.

Worthy did not practice Thursday because of ankle and shoulder issues, according to the Chiefs' official site. He had practiced fully on Wednesday, suggesting Thursday's absence was likely precautionary. Worthy returned to practice Friday and is expected to play, barring any last-minute setbacks.

Worthy's season has been interrupted by injuries. He missed Weeks 2 and 3 after a shoulder injury in a Week 1 collision with teammate Travis Kelce. More recently, he dealt with ankle swelling before Monday's loss to ...