Who Should I Start? Christian Kirk or Xavier Worthy

Saturday, November 8, 5:29 AM

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk is a high-risk play in all formats in Week 10 when his team hosts the Jaguars. Kirk just returned from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but he'll now be without his starting quarterback, C.J. Stroud (concussion), for at least this week. He had four catches for 26 yards on eight targets last week against Denver and has at least three catches in each game this season, but only for 135 scoreless yards. Backup QB Davis Mills will likely manage the game while the team relies on its excellent defense. Kirk typically gets enough receptions to deserve a little PPR attention, but with a new QB and likely a conservative game plan, he is very high-risk this week. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 53 WR this week, so he should be left on the bench or waiver wire in most formats.

Thursday, November 13, 4:37 PM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle) was added to Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to an ankle injury, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. While the exact nature of Worthy's ankle issue is not yet clear, a midweek injury raises questions about his status for Kansas City's Week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Across seven games this season, Worthy has recorded 24 receptions for 256 yards and a touchdown on 40 targets. If he's unable to play against Denver, Chiefs wideouts Marquise Brown and Tyquan Thornton are the most likely candidates to step into a larger role alongside star wide receiver Rashee Rice. Should Worthy be available, he profiles as a low-end WR3/flex option for fantasy managers this week in a tough matchup against the Broncos.