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
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is officially questionable for the Week 3 game on Sunday night against the New York Giants. Worthy was limited all week after suffering a dislocated right shoulder and torn labrum in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The 22-year-old did not play in last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl rematch, but he apparently will try to give it a go this weekend if he's cleared. With kickoff for Chiefs and Giants not coming until late on Sunday night, we'd advise fantasy managers to play it safe and go in another direction, even in a tempting matchup. If Worthy is active, he'll also be susceptible to a lower number of snaps if he's not 100%. If he misses a second straight game, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton will start in three-receiver sets with Rashee Rice still suspended.
Sep 19, 2025 5:04 PM EST
After a week of limited practices, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was unwilling to give a definitive update on the Week 3 availability of second-year wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder). "We'll see how it goes," he told reporters on Friday. Worthy exited the Chiefs' season opener against the Chargers after only three snaps, having dislocated his shoulder in a collision with teammate Travis Kelce. With presumed top receiver Rashee Rice in the midst of his six-game suspension, Kansas City is looking for an offensive spark following a 0-2 start to the season. Given his game-breaking speed, if Worthy is able to play on Sunday night against the Giants, even if on a pitch count, his presence should serve to open things up underneath for Travis Kelce and a Chiefs' running game that has failed to generate any momentum early in the year.
Sep 19, 2025 2:49 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) remained in a limited capacity during Thursday's practice session. This was his second-straight limited practice. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status on Friday as he could be cleared to return for their Week 3 match against the Giants. After suffering a torn labrum on the opening possession of their season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, Worthy was able to progress rather quickly and may only miss one contest. Worthy was in the mix to return last weekend but carried a doubtful tag before being ruled inactive. If Worthy can turn the corner in time for Sunday, fantasy managers should expect him to slot in as Kansas City's WR1. If he were to miss his second-straight game, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton would operate as the team's top wideouts.
Sep 18, 2025 5:02 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Jalen Royals (knee) will both practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Worthy suffered a full tear of his right labrum in the season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers when he collided with teammate Travis Kelce on the opening series of the game. He missed the Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl rematch, but the fact that he's back at practice gives him a chance to play this Sunday against the New York Giants on Sunday night as KC looks for its first 2025 win. It's good news that the 22-year-old is practicing, but his status could still be in doubt for Week 3, and with the game being on Sunday night this week, Worthy is shaping up as an extremely risky fantasy play. Royals missed the first two games of the season and can remain on the waiver wire in most redraft leagues while being buried on the WR depth chart.
Sep 17, 2025 1:04 PM EST
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is hoping to return next week when the Chiefs face the New York Giants. Rapoport noted that if Worthy can suit up, he would be playing with a torn labrum. However, the star wideout intends to wear a harness if he were to play. This week, Worthy was able to return to practice, which is an excellent sign that he is nearing a return. The second-year wideout suffered this injury during the opening possession of the first game of the season against the Chargers. As a rookie, Worthy flashed big-play upside in the Kansas City offense, totaling nine touchdowns with over 700 yards from scrimmage. This weekend, Marquise Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster figure to lead the passing attack.
Sep 14, 2025 11:26 AM EST
The Kansas City Chiefs have officially downgraded wide receiver Xavier Worthy from doubtful to out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. It's not surprising that Worthy will not be able to play in Week 2, considering he suffered a dislocated shoulder in Week 1. Without Worthy on the field, Kansas City will rely more heavily on wide receivers Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton. Brown profiles as a solid fantasy WR3/flex option on Sunday against Philadelphia.
Sep 13, 2025 12:17 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is officially listed as doubtful for the team's Week 2 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Worthy dislocated his shoulder in Kansas City's Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but was able to log limited practices on Thursday and Friday heading into Week 2. While Worthy appears unlikely to play against the Eagles, he could return quicker than initially expected after the injury was diagnosed. Without Worthy, Chiefs wide receivers Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton could also see expanded workloads.
Sep 12, 2025 3:08 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is expected to practice in some capacity on Thursday, signaling progress in his recovery from a dislocated shoulder suffered in the season opener. The injury came during a collision with teammate Travis Kelce, ending a quiet debut where the second-year wideout failed to record a catch. While surgery was initially considered, the Chiefs opted for a non-surgical route to expedite Worthy's return. Limited practice participation is a promising step, and Kansas City remains optimistic about his role moving forward. Last season, Worthy flashed his big-play potential by posting 59 receptions, 638 yards, and six touchdowns. Once fully healthy, he is expected to play a prominent role in the offense alongside Kelce and Marquise Brown.
Sep 11, 2025 2:34 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Jalen Royals (knee) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Reid added that both receivers are doing better and making progress. For Worthy, surgery to fix his dislocated right shoulder is not under consideration at this time. Worthy suffered a dislocated shoulder on the first series of the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Friday in Brazil when he collided with teammate Travis Kelce. There is no current timetable for the 22-year-old's return, but it seems unlikely he'll be available for a Super Bowl rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2 this Sunday. With Royals also looking unlikely after missing the season opener, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton figure to start in three-wide sets next to Kelce this weekend.
Sep 10, 2025 1:18 PM EST
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is viewed as week-to-week. Schefter noted on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday afternoon that the injury does not appear to be overly serious, but he is expected to miss some time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but should not plan on him suiting up in Week 2. Worthy suffered an injury on the team's opening drive during their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday evening. Once he left the contest, Marquise Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster emerged as the team's top wide receivers. With Rahsee Rice away on a suspension, fantasy managers should expect Brown and Smith-Schuster to continue to operate as the team's primary pass catchers for the foreseeable future.
Sep 8, 2025 1:34 PM EST
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