Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Inactive as expected Sunday
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Worthy (illness) is inactive for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Raiders, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.
The second-year speedster was already carrying a doubtful tag into the weekend, so his inactive status is of little surprise. In Worthy's absence versus Las Vegas, veterans Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster are set to operate as the top two wide-receiver targets for starting quarterback Chris Oladokun.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Status TBD for Week 18
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Coach Andy Reid said Friday that "we'll see" when asked about Worthy's chances to play Sunday at Las Vegas, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com, Worthy wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week as he deals with an illness. The Chiefs placed Tyquan Thornton (concussion) on injured reserve last week and did the same with Rashee Rice (concussion) this week, leaving the team with three healthy wide receivers on the active roster at the moment (Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Royals). Based on Reid's comments, Worthy seems destined to be listed as questionable ahead of the weekend.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Not seen at start of practice
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Worthy (illness) wasn't spotted at the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Worthy didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so the wideout's apparent absence Friday clouds his status for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders. If Worthy is sidelined this weekend, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Royals would lead the Chiefs' Week 18 WR corps, with Jason Brownlee and Jimmy Holiday candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Misses another practice
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Worthy (illness) is not practicing Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Worthy is now sitting out a second straight practice due to illness, making him seem legitimately up-in-the-air for Sunday's season finale against Las Vegas. The second-year pro's finale chance to get back on the practice field will come Friday. If Worth can't play Week 18, it will be Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Royals who act as the starting three wideouts for quarterback Chris Oladokun.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Under the weather
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Worthy (illness) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Worthy now has two more chances to practice in advance of Sunday's season finale against the Raiders. Assuming the wideout is available this weekend, he'll be in line to catch passes from QB Chris Oladokun, who threw for just 66 yards in the Chiefs' Week 17 loss to the Broncos.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Nets one scrimmage yard in loss
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Worthy failed to bring in any of his three targets and rushed once for one yard in the Chiefs' 20-13 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.
Even with Rashee Rice and fellow deep threat Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve due to concussions, Worthy was unable to break through on the stat sheet. The 2024 first-round pick's blanking as a wideout was his second of the season, and he'll have nowhere to go but up in a Week 18 road matchup against the Raiders to close out the regular season.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Just two catches Sunday
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Worthy caught two of three targets for 41 yards and gained zero yards on his only carry in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans.
Even with Rashee Rice (concussion) unavailable, Worthy didn't see an increase in his target volume, although it's easy to see why -- third-string QB Chris Oladokun wound up under center for most of the game after Gardner Minshew (knee) joined Patrick Mahomes (knee) on the sidelines. Worthy has gone seven straight games without catching more than four passes and nine straight without getting into the end zone, managing just a 29-387-0 line on 48 targets over that latter stretch. With Minshew also feared to have suffered a season-ending ACL tear, the entire Kansas City passing attack will have a significantly lowered floor and ceiling heading into a Week 17 meeting with the Broncos.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Sleeper WRs
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Rashee Rice (concussion) is out in Week 16, and Worthy is worth starting in three-receiver leagues, even with Gardner Minshew starting in place of Patrick Mahomes (knee). Worthy averaged 12.9 PPR points in the three games before Rice was activated this season, with 21 targets over that span, and this is a great matchup against the Titans. Tennessee is No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and six receivers have scored at least 15.6 PPR points against the Titans in their past five games. Marquise Brown is also worth using as a sleeper since he scored at least 12.8 PPR points in three of his first six games before Rice was active.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Two catches in Week 15 loss
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Worthy caught two passes on four targets for 35 yards during the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Worthy briefly left Sunday's game to be evaluated for a possible concussion, but the second-year wideout was cleared to return after being checked on by medical staff. One of his catches went for 26 yards late in the second quarter, which eventually led to Harrison Butker 47-yard field goal. Of concern for Worthy and the Chiefs' offense is that Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL late in the fourth quarter, which means Gardner Minshew is slated to start in the final three games of the regular season, beginning with Week 16 against the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 21. The fantasy floors of Worthy and the rest of Kansas City's pass catchers are all considerably lower with Mahomes out for the year.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: In concussion protocol Sunday
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Worthy is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Prior to leaving the game, Worthy did not record a catch. While he's sidelined, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are candidates to see added snaps alongside top WR Rashee Rice.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: WRs to Sit
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Worthy still has not scored a touchdown since Week 6, and he comes into Week 15 against the Chargers with one game with double digits in PPR in his past five outings. The Chargers are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Worthy is a risky Fantasy option even in three-receiver leagues, especially with Patrick Mahomes struggling behind a banged-up offensive line. Rashee Rice is worth trusting in this matchup given his upside, but Worthy is not worth the risk in the Fantasy playoffs given his body of work this year.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: WRs to Sit
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I thought Worthy had the chance to play well in Week 13 at Dallas, and he scored 11.4 PPR points. That was his best performance since Week 4, but clearly, it's tough to trust Worthy in the majority of leagues heading into Week 14 against Houston. The Texans are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and only six guys have scored more than 12 PPR points against Houston this season. Worthy only has one touchdown on the year, and the Chiefs are dealing with several key injuries on their offensive line. Worthy is barely worth using in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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I thought Worthy had the chance to play well in Week 13 at Dallas, and he scored 11.4 PPR points. That was his best performance since Week 4, but clearly it's tough to trust Worthy in the majority of leagues heading into Week 14 against Houston. The Texans are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and only six guys have scored more than 12 PPR points against Houston this season. Worthy only has one touchdown on the year, and the Chiefs are dealing with several key injuries on their offensive line. Worthy is barely worth using in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Four grabs in Thanksgiving loss
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Worthy caught four of six targets for 61 yards in Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys. He added 13 yards on two carries.
Most of the damage came on a 42-yard reception late in the fourth quarter that helped set up Kansas City's final score of the day. Worthy's 61 receiving yards were his highest total since Week 4, and he's gone six straight games without getting into the end zone, posting a 22-256-0 line on 37 targets over that stretch while chipping in another 33 rushing yards. The second-year speedster seems unlikely to break out Week 14 against the Texans.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: No limitations in practice Tuesday
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Worthy (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
Kansas City estimated Worthy as a limited participant on its initial Week 13 practice report issued Monday, but the second-year wideout took every rep Tuesday to put to rest any doubt about his availability for Thursday's game against the Cowboys. Since Rashee Rice made his season debut Week 7 and reclaimed his spot as the clear No. 1 wideout, Worthy has struggled to deliver useful fantasy production. In the last five games, Worthy hasn't recorded a touchdown and hasn't eclipsed 60 yards from scrimmage in any contest.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Expected to suit up Sunday
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Worthy, who is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts due to an ankle injury, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Worthy first suffered an ankle injury in practice Nov. 13, and he tweaked the ankle a few days later in a loss to Denver. The second-year wideout sat out the Chiefs' first Week 12 practice before advancing to limited work Thursday and then full activity Friday. Worthy looks like he'll be able to suit up in a big AFC battle against Indianapolis, and he should again operate as Kansas City's No. 2 wideout behind Rashee Rice.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Listed as limited Thursday
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Worthy (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Worthy returned to the practice field after sitting out Wednesday, but he wasn't able to shed all limitations. Unless Worthy continues the positive trend and practices fully Friday, he will likely carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts. Worthy has dealt with ankle injuries throughout the season, but his only two absences came in Weeks 2 and 3 due to a dislocated shoulder.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: WRs to Sit
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Worthy had another down game in Week 11 at Denver with three catches for 25 yards on five targets. He has now scored 10.3 PPR points or less in each of the four games since Rashee Rice returned from his six-game suspension, and Worthy only has one touchdown on the year. There appears to be little upside with Worthy heading into Week 12, and he could be headed for a matchup with Indianapolis cornerback Sauce Gardner. Worthy is barely worth starting in three-receiver leagues in this matchup.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Three catches in loss
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Worthy caught three of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Worthy caught three catches for the second straight game, but like in his last outing, was unable to get much going with his touches. The second-year wideout has not been a significant factor in Kansas City's passing game with teammate Rashee Rice in the lineup, despite Worthy averaging around six targets per game since Rice's return from suspension. Worthy has not had many breakout performances this season, but does typically offer a decent floor based on his involvement in the Chiefs offense. The 22-year-old will look to turn things around from his underwhelming day in Denver when the Chiefs host the Colts in Week 12.
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Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Contrarian DFS Play
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If Xavier Worthy and Patrick Mahomes actually connect on one of these deep balls Worthy could look like a brilliant tournament play. The opportunities have been there and I expect the Chiefs will have to take a few of those shots against the Colts.
