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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Xavier Worthy
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Xavier Worthy
NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026
Xavier Worthy suffered a shoulder injury last year that ended his season and forced the Chiefs to dramatically reduce his role in the offense, preventing them from executing all intended plays with him. This injury history creates downside risk for the 2026 season.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Xavier Worthy is viewed as a value pick in round 12, falling from his round 4-5 ADP last year to round 10 or later in single-quarterback leagues. The thesis is similar to last year's bet but at a significantly better price point, assuming his quarterback (Mahomes) remains healthy and Rice's suspension situation doesn't impact his role.NegativeBustJul 16, 2026
Worthy's separation scores have been poor with win rates of 9.2% and 10.3% over the last two years, and his role in the Chiefs offense is unclear with Rasheed Rice, Travis Kelsey, and Tyquan Thornton all ahead of him.PositiveSleeperJul 16, 2026
Despite a disappointing 2025 season, Worthy's yards per game, catch rate, and yards per target metrics were very similar to his 2024 stretch when he was arguably a league winner after Rice went down.PositiveValueJul 16, 2026
Worthy is a good value this year because with his big playability, he doesn't need high volume to be a useful fantasy starter.NegativeInjuryJul 16, 2026
Worthy dislocated his shoulder in the opening game against the Chargers and didn't appear to be himself after returning, with Andy Reid noting the injury limited how he could use Worthy.PositiveValueJul 16, 2026
Worthy is being given away at WR49 ECR/ADP despite being a first-round pick in 2024 and showing elite production (5.8 catches, 67.9 yards, 0.6 TDs per game) over a 10-game stretch after Rasheed Rice's injury in 2024.PositiveRoleJul 9, 2026
The source notes that Xavier Worthy will not miss half the season with a shoulder injury this year, unlike last season when he was injured early. Full availability should increase his target share and role in the Chiefs offense compared to last year.PositiveProjectionJul 7, 2026
Xavier Worthy is significantly cheaper this year after his season was derailed by a shoulder injury early last year; he could provide upside if the Chiefs offense returns to throwing the ball deep effectively.PositiveProjectionJun 19, 2026
Worthy finished as a wide receiver 28-30 last year and will be a roller coaster with inconsistent weeks, but has the explosive playmaking ability to score 20-point games alongside four-point weeks.PositiveValueJun 19, 2026
Worthy is being punished for his poor 2025 season when we've already seen the best of him in his rookie season, making him a sneaky value at his current ADP.NegativeInjuryJun 19, 2026
Worthy dislocated his shoulder in the season opener against the Chargers and while he only missed a couple of games, some believe he wasn't right for the whole 2025 season.PositiveValueJun 19, 2026
Worthy is going 123rd overall in round 10+, but over a 10-game stretch from week 11 of 2024 through the Super Bowl he averaged 5.8 catches and 67.9 receiving yards per game with six touchdowns, producing at a 1,150-yard, 10-touchdown pace.