Who Should I Start? Wan'Dale Robinson or Xavier Worthy

Saturday, September 6, 1:37 AM

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is a risky Week 1 fantasy play despite a career-high 140 targets in 2024. He enters the season with new quarterback Russell Wilson, and he is ranked as the 57th-best fantasy wide receiver for Week 1. The matchup against the Washington Commanders does not appear favorable, as they were the 8th-ranked fantasy defense against wide receivers in 2024 by allowing an average of 30.24 points per game. Robinson's specific role as a smaller slot receiver might limit his upside. With a career-long average of just 8.2 yards per reception, his fantasy value is heavily reliant on short, high-volume passes. This makes him a risky Flex option, as his floor is dependent on receptions and his ceiling is limited by his role in the offense.

Monday, September 8, 1:34 PM

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.