Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will face the Washington Commanders on Monday night in Week 8. Worthy was listed on the injury report with shoulder and ankle injuries, but practiced fully all week and does not have an injury designation ahead of this week's contest. Worthy had a pedestrian performance in Week 7, catching three passes for 35 yards in the 31-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. With the return of Rashee Rice from suspension in Week 7, Worthy was relegated to a more complementary role in the offense. Worthy's production moving forward will likely be sporadic, given that he was one of five Chiefs to catch at least three passes in last week's contest. The speedy wideout is more of a downfield winner with the ability to produce big plays, but his fantasy production could be lacking if he doesn't hit on one of those plays. Worthy will look to break off an explosive play this week against the Commanders, who have allowed the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season. Worthy is ranked WR21 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a viable WR2 option during a week with six teams on bye.
Oct 25, 2025 4:14 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. Worthy caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Detroit Lions. The speedster was on the injury report with shoulder and ankle injuries this week, but practiced fully all week and is good to go for this week's matchup. Worthy has been the de facto WR1 for Kansas City since returning from his shoulder injury in Week 1, but it looks like he will have to relinquish that role against the Raiders. With fellow wide receiver Rashee Rice returning from suspension this week, Worthy may be less featured in the passing game. That said, Worthy and Rice win in different areas of the field, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the duo coexist. Rice's return takes pressure off and opens things up downfield for Worthy. The Raiders have also given up the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season, so both wideouts can find their share of success in this matchup. Worthy is ranked WR19 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a solid WR2 this week.
Oct 17, 2025 10:21 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will face the Detroit Lions on Sunday night in Week 6. Worthy was listed as a DNP on Thursday after practicing in full on Wednesday, leaving his status for the weekend in doubt heading into Friday. The young receiver then logged a full practice on Friday and does not have an injury designation for Sunday night's game. Worthy had six catches for 42 yards in last week's 28-31 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The speedster led the team in targets but finished fourth in yardage, averaging just 7.0 yards per reception. Worthy has been battling shoulder and ankle injuries, but has still been the team's WR1 in the absence of Rashee Rice. With Rice still suspended until Week 7, Worthy should lead the team in targets against Detroit. The Lions have scored the most points in the league this season, and the Chiefs will need to score often to keep up. In a game with a 52.5 O/U, Worthy should have plenty of opportunities to score fantasy points. Worthy is ranked WR11 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him an WR1 this week.
Oct 10, 2025 11:32 PM EST
After missing Thursday's practice, Kansas City Chiefs second-year wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder/ankle) was a full participant on Friday and carries no injury designation for Sunday night's clash with the Lions. Since returning from the shoulder injury that knocked him out of the season opener, Worthy has averaged 8.5 targets, 5.5 receptions, and 86 yards from scrimmage in the last two games, as Andy Reid and Matt Nagy have made an obvious effort to get him designed touches. In what should be the last game played without suspended receiver Rashee Rice, and what could turn into a primetime shootout, Worthy is a high upside WR2/flex play in Week 6.
Oct 10, 2025 3:37 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle, shoulder) was back on the practice field on Friday after missing the team's Thursday practice, according to Taylor Burr of Fox4 Sports. Additionally, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he anticipates Worthy being available in Week 6 against the Detroit Lions. Worthy dislocated his shoulder on Kansas City's opening drive in Week 1 and missed Weeks 2 and 3 as a result. In the two full games he's played this season, the 22-year-old has recorded 11 catches for 125 yards on 17 targets. With top Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice sidelined for Week 6 due to suspension, Worthy should be expected to take on a WR1 workload once again against the Lions. Worthy profiles as a must-start fantasy wide receiver in Week 6.
Oct 10, 2025 2:31 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle/shoulder) missed Thursday's practice after being a full participant on Wednesday, raising mild concern ahead of Sunday's clash with the Detroit Lions. Worthy has played in just three games this season, totaling 11 catches for 125 yards after missing two weeks with a shoulder injury suffered in Week 1. The speedy second-year receiver also picked up an ankle issue prior to Monday night's game but still managed six receptions for 42 yards, suggesting the injury may not be overly serious. This absence could simply be a precautionary rest day for the rookie, though fantasy managers should monitor Friday's practice report closely for clarity on his Week 6 status. If Worthy can't go, Marquise Brown and Tyquan Thornton should continue to see heavy targets against Detroit's aggressive defense.
Oct 9, 2025 2:13 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle, shoulder) is officially active, as expected, for the Monday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars to close out Week 5 action, according to Matt McMullen of Chiefs.com. Worthy dislocated his right shoulder on the first offensive drive of 2025 in Week 1 and then missed Weeks 2 and 3. The speedy 22-year-old returned in last week's win over the Baltimore Ravens, but he was added to Saturday's injury report due to swelling in his ankle. The issue isn't serious for Worthy, though, and he'll be available as one of the team's top offensive weapons against the 3-1 Jags. Worthy caught five of his eight targets for 83 yards in Week 4 and added two carries for 38 yards while playing 59% of the snaps. He could be even more involved on Monday night in his second game back from his shoulder injury.
Oct 6, 2025 7:29 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs second-year receiver out of Texas, Xavier Worthy (ankle/shoulder), turned his ankle in practice over the weekend, and according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, he is fine and is expected to play, as the reports from Sunday were more precautionary than anything else. Worthy missed two games with a shoulder injury and returned in Week 4, where he delivered 14.60 fantasy points on five catches for 83 yards in his return, having only played 59 percent of the snaps. As Worthy continues to ramp up while playing with a shoulder brace on, fantasy managers can fire him up as a WR3/flex option for the time being until we see his snap count increase. Worthy has the upside to work his way into WR2 territory, but for the time being, we need to see his snap count rise before that is the case.
Oct 6, 2025 9:30 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder, ankle) is expected to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5 despite being listed as questionable, according to Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated. The Chiefs made a late adjustment to their injury report that called Worthy's status into doubt just 24 hours before kickoff, but Verderame has reassured fantasy managers that "the expectation is [Worthy] will be okay." Nevertheless, given the timing of Monday Night Football, managers might want to add someone like JuJu Smith-Schuster or Tyquan Thornton, who can be seamlessly inserted into lineups if Worthy suffers a setback and can't play against the Jaguars.
Oct 5, 2025 7:37 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder, ankle) is questionable to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football in Week 5. Although Worthy did not initially carry an injury designation into the weekend, the Chiefs have revised their injury report and are listing him as questionable just 24 hours before kickoff. This is something that fantasy managers should monitor, though there might not be a whole lot that you can do about it. 24 teams have already played games, which means the majority of rostered players are locked in fantasy leagues, making it difficult to change your lineup or add any players. Managers heavily invested in Worthy's availability should see if they can add a receiver like JuJu Smith-Schuster or Tyquan Thornton before the final two games of Week 5 kick off, in case he ends up being inactive.
Oct 5, 2025 7:19 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury, but practiced fully all week and has been removed from the report ahead of this week's matchup. Worthy will face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night in Week 5. Worthy returned from injury last week and popped off with five catches for 83 yards and two carries for 38 yards in their win over the Baltimore Ravens. The 22-year-old led the Chiefs in both rushing and receiving yards in his first game back, showing just how much they missed his explosiveness on offense. Worthy will retain his WR1 role when facing the Jaguars, who are middle-of-the-pack in fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers this season. The young speedster should continue to be the focal point of the Kansas City passing attack for the next few weeks, until Rashee Rice returns from his suspension. Worthy is ranked WR8 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a strong WR1 option this week.
Oct 4, 2025 9:12 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy returned in Week 4 and immediately made an impact against the Ravens, posting 121 scrimmage yards on seven touches in his first game back from a dislocated shoulder. While some were worried about a potential reinjury, Worthy said postgame that once he took his first hit, he knew he was "good to go." With Rashee Rice suspended, Worthy delivered the best production of any Chiefs receiver despite playing only 59% of the snaps. He now draws a Week 5 matchup on Monday night against the Jaguars, who have surrendered the 10th-most fantasy points to wideouts this season. While Kansas City is expected to ease him back into full usage, Worthy profiles as a high-risk, high-reward WR2 option for Week 5.
Sep 30, 2025 6:59 PM EST
In his first game back since dislocating his shoulder three snaps into the season, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver caught five of his team-leading eight targets for 83 yards. He added 38 yards on the ground, as the team had a clear goal of putting the ball in the hands of their most dynamic playmaker. Against a depleted Ravens defense, the Chiefs put up 37 points after averaging only 20 across their first three games. With Rashee Rice still serving the final two games of his six-game suspension, Worthy should see continued success in what could turn into high-scoring affairs against the Jaguars and Lions. He will still be playable upon Rice's return, but fantasy managers blessed with the depth to take a wait-and-see approach might want to give it a game to see what the Chiefs' offense looks like at that point, as Worthy, Rice, and Marquise Brown have never played a game together.
Sep 30, 2025 2:29 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) has been cleared for Week 4 and will be active on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Worthy dislocated his shoulder early in Week 1 and has missed Kansas City's last two games as a result. With Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice still sidelined by a suspension, Worthy should be the number one option for quarterback Patrick Mahomes upon his return. The speedy 22-year-old recorded 59 catches for 638 yards and six touchdowns across 17 games as a rookie in 2024. The Ravens' defense has struggled to contain explosive plays so far in 2025, allowing the fourth-most pass plays of 20 or more yards (12) through the first three weeks of the season. As long as Worthy's shoulder holds up, he should have a few chances to make plays down the field on Sunday. Worthy profiles as a high-end fantasy WR3/flex option in Week 4.
Sep 27, 2025 12:11 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) has been cleared to suit up for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. This will be his first game action since suffering a dislocated shoulder in the season opener. As a result, Worthy was forced to miss the last two weeks. Although, all signs point to Worthy being a full-go for Week 4. The Chiefs don't have many viable options on offense right now. That being said, Worthy should immediately be a factor in fantasy formats. The 22-year-old should be able to offer WR3 value for this weekend.
Sep 26, 2025 6:12 PM EST
Kansas City second-year receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is preparing to return to action when the Chiefs take on the Ravens on Sunday. Worthy played only three snaps in the team's season opener before a friendly-fire collision with tight end Travis Kelce left him with a dislocated shoulder. He has since been ramping up his practice involvement, and head coach Andy Reid confirmed to reporters on Friday that he is expected to return this week. Worthy got off to a slow start in his rookie campaign, but developed a late-season rapport with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, while mostly filling Rashee Rice's short-to-intermediate role. Rice is still serving the final three games of his six-game suspension, so Worthy becomes an interesting fantasy play for at least the next few weeks in an offense desperate for playmakers.
Sep 26, 2025 3:01 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, a good sign that he will be able to return on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. The Kansas City Star's Pete Sweeney reports that the Chiefs are growing optimistic that Worthy will be able to return this weekend after dislocating his shoulder in the season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. "We'll just evaluate him," head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday. "(We'll) take it day by day, but he feels good, so we'll see." Worthy has already had five limited practices since returning on Sept. 11, but he missed both Weeks 2 and 3. However, if Worthy is active this Sunday, he'll likely be on a limited snap count, making him a pretty dicey fantasy option in an offense that has not looked right through three weeks.
Sep 24, 2025 5:47 PM EST
ESPN's Nate Taylor writes that the Kansas City Chiefs are optimistic that wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) will be able to "play a limited role" for the offense while "wearing a small harness" in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid are confident the team can "continue to be successful on deep passes" with Tyquan Thornton running routes alongside Worthy. Thornton has taken over as the team's primary deep threat since Worthy dislocated his shoulder in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, and he's become an interesting short-term waiver-wire target with Rashee Rice still suspended for another three games. Worthy has missed the last two weeks. It sounds as though he has a real chance to play in Week 4, but with his snaps likely limited, he'll be an easy fade in fantasy if he's active.
Sep 23, 2025 3:27 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Week 3's matchup against the New York Giants. Worthy practiced in a limited fashion during the week, but the team isn't ready to put him back on the field after his Week 1 dislocated shoulder against the Los Angeles Chargers. In his absence, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton each carry standalone fantasy value, while Patrick Mahomes' ceiling takes a noticeable hit without his premier deep threat. The next opportunity for Worthy's return will be Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Sep 20, 2025 11:52 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is not expected to play in Week 3, per The Athletic's Dianna Russini. Worthy dislocated his shoulder in Week 1's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and has yet to return to game action. Without Worthy, the Chiefs' passing game has lacked production against the Philadelphia Eagles, outside of one deep connection to Tyquan Thornton. In his absence, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Thornton should continue to see expanded roles, while Patrick Mahomes' ceiling takes a hit without his top vertical threat. The next realistic target for Worthy's return is Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Sep 20, 2025 11:32 AM EST
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