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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Adam Levitan

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Rashee Rice has a tiny career average depth of target of 4.9 yards. Last night was 2.5 yards. Rice needs serious volume to pay off in box score. The two targets for a 7% share last night are notable. Routes were there though. On 33 Mahomes dropbacks: 1. Xavier Worthy 30 2. Rashee Rice 29 3. Tyquan Thornton 24 4. Cyrus Allen 1

Rashee Rice has a tiny career average depth of target of 4.9 yards. Last night was 2.5 yards. Rice needs serious volume to pay off in box score. The two targets for a 7% share last night are notable. Routes were there though. On 33 Mahomes dropbacks: 1. Xavier Worthy 30 2. Rashee Rice 29 3. Tyquan Thornton 24 4. Cyrus Allen 1

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NegativeValueSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Trade value of 10.8, down -1.1 from prior week; ranked 7th among WRs in the Week 2 trade value chart.

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NegativeValueSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Trade value chart shows Xavier Worthy at 10.8 with a -1.1 week-over-week decline, indicating downward momentum in his perceived trade value.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Worthy was involved in the Chiefs' passing game and provided downfield blocking support on Kelce's 59-yard catch. However, the source notes a miscommunication between Mahomes and Worthy on an interception, suggesting some timing issues remain as Mahomes returns from injury.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Worthy was targeted in the game and blocked downfield on Kelce's 59-yard reception. The source notes a miscommunication between Mahomes and Worthy on an interception, suggesting early-season timing issues as Mahomes readjusts to the speed of the game.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Opened the season with three catches, establishing early involvement in the Chiefs passing game.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Worthy cleared 80% route share (88%) but combined with Rashee Rice for just 37 yards; he finished with 3 targets for 18 yards and 6 air yards.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Worthy underperformed in his debut, converting six targets into only three catches for 18 yards. On one play, he appeared to run the wrong route, resulting in an ugly interception. The Chiefs will need significantly more production from the speedster this season.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Worthy's six targets resulted in only three catches for 18 yards; on one play he appeared to run the wrong route, resulting in an ugly interception, and the Chiefs will need significantly more production from the speedster this season.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Chiefs: RBs: Kenneth Walker: 74% opp share, 58% route share, all i5, split 2 min Workhorse that you want on your fantasy team Emmett Johnson is the clear RB2/handcuff WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy: 91% route share, 20% TPRR, .6 YPRR, 7.8 aDOT, 20% of routes from slot Great usage but no production Rashee Rice: 88% route share, 6.9% TPRR, .66 YPRR, 2.5 aDOT (standard), 45% of routes from slot Worried about Kenneth Walker’s impact on Rice Tyquan Thornton: 73% route share, 4.2% TPRR, 0 YPRR, 34 aDOT (de...

Chiefs: RBs: Kenneth Walker: 74% opp share, 58% route share, all i5, split 2 min Workhorse that you want on your fantasy team Emmett Johnson is the clear RB2/handcuff WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy: 91% route share, 20% TPRR, .6 YPRR, 7.8 aDOT, 20% of routes from slot Great usage but no production Rashee Rice: 88% route share, 6.9% TPRR, .66 YPRR, 2.5 aDOT (standard), 45% of routes from slot Worried about Kenneth Walker’s impact on Rice Tyquan Thornton: 73% route share, 4.2% TPRR, 0 YPRR, 34 aDOT (de...

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Third-year wide receiver Xavier Worthy had a miscommunication with Patrick Mahomes in the second half, which the source describes as one of the game's most frustrating storylines. The source notes that Worthy needs to get on the same page with Mahomes, suggesting a concern about their connection despite the overall offensive success.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Worthy had a notable miscommunication with Mahomes in the second half of the season opener, which the source describes as 'one of the game's most frustrating storylines.' The source explicitly states that 'the third-year wideout needs to get on the same page with Mahomes one way or another,' signaling a chemistry concern that could impact his fantasy production if not resolved.

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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026SleeperNFL

The Chiefs WR room in Week 1: Rashee Rice - 2/2 + 19 Yards + TD Xavier Worthy - 3/6 + 18 Yards Tyquan Thornton - 0/1 Cyrus Allen - 0/1 It’s rough… but guess you don’t need WRs when you have a K9.

The Chiefs WR room in Week 1: Rashee Rice - 2/2 + 19 Yards + TD Xavier Worthy - 3/6 + 18 Yards Tyquan Thornton - 0/1 Cyrus Allen - 0/1 It’s rough… but guess you don’t need WRs when you have a K9.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Xavier Worthy caught a quick pass outside for nine yards on the Chiefs' opening drive, helping set up a third and one conversion.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Mile High Report

Worthy was targeted once on Kansas City's opening drive, catching a quick pass outside for nine yards on a play that set up a third-and-one conversion. Limited early involvement in the first quarter.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026SleeperNFL

Chiefs WRs so far: Xavier Worthy - 3 targets Rashee Rice - 0 targets

Chiefs WRs so far: Xavier Worthy - 3 targets Rashee Rice - 0 targets

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Sports

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Chiefs targets through 2 drives: Xavier Worthy: 3 Travis Kelce: 1 Rashee Rice: 0

Chiefs targets through 2 drives: Xavier Worthy: 3 Travis Kelce: 1 Rashee Rice: 0

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was targeted once on the Chiefs' opening drive of 2026, completing a 9-yard reception as Mahomes threw two passes total on the drive.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Worthy was targeted on a short pass play; caught a five-yard reception after Mahomes' first-down pass to Travis Kelce fell incomplete, during a drive from the Denver 34 following Chris Jones' fumble recovery.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Worthy was targeted multiple times but struggled to convert, with incomplete passes intended for him on third-and-11 in the first quarter, third down in the second quarter, and a deep pass that was intercepted by Brandon Jones in the third quarter, suggesting limited early-season production despite being in the offense.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Worthy was targeted on third down during Kansas City's second possession but the pass fell incomplete, contributing to a three-and-out.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Worthy was targeted multiple times in the game; he caught a five-yard pass in the second quarter and was targeted on a deep pass in the third quarter that resulted in an interception by Brandon Jones.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Arrowhead Pride

The wide receiver is listed among players trending in the right direction heading into Week 1, indicating positive momentum and potential opportunity in the Chiefs offense.

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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026Arrowhead Pride

In Madden NFL 27 simulation, Xavier Worthy was a primary target for Mahomes with 7 receptions for 105 yards; caught two passes from Mahomes in the second quarter that moved the Chiefs across midfield and to the Broncos' 25-yard line, then contributed two first downs in overtime on the game-winning drive.

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PositiveValueSep 13, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Xavier Worthy is mentioned as a strong backup plan option for Week 1 if you're gambling on Malik Nabers (questionable). He's playing on MNF, providing a safety valve for late-week decisions.

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PositiveInjurySep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy participated fully in practice Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with a shoulder injury, indicating he is healthy and available for Monday Night Football.

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PositiveInjurySep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was a full participant in Thursday, Friday, and Saturday's practice, entering Monday evening without a listed status.

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PositiveInjurySep 12, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was a full participant in Thursday, Friday, and Saturday's practice despite a shoulder injury, entering Monday evening without a listed game status; available for Week 1.

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Xavier Worthy, the 2024 first-round selection, has a lack of size that the source believes limits his ceiling as a starting wideout; this ceiling constraint is cited as a reason the Chiefs must explore external offensive acquisitions to address long-term wide receiver depth and production.

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PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy remained a full participant in practice with a shoulder injury, indicating no setback ahead of Monday night's game against the Broncos.

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PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was a full participant in both Thursday and Friday practices despite dealing with a shoulder injury.

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PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy (Shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday and Friday's practice despite a shoulder injury, indicating he is healthy and available for Week 1 against Denver.

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NegativeBustSep 11, 2026Battle Red Blog

WR Xavier Worthy, a first-round pick, was not the back-breaking receiving weapon expected alongside Marquise Brown for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025. The source had previously stated, 'give him a player like first round pick Xavier Worthy and a similar speedster in Marquise Brown to line up on the opposite side, and the game is basically over,' but this prediction did not materialize.

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NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR was not the back-breaking receiving threat expected alongside Marquise Brown in 2025; failed to live up to first-round pick expectations with Patrick Mahomes under center.

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NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026FantasyPros Articles

The source predicts Worthy will struggle in Week 1 against Denver's talented defense, which allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game (21.4) to wide receivers last season. Worthy didn't take advantage of Rice's absence last season; his apologists point to a shoulder injury, but his 2025 season was disappointing. Rice's return is unfavorable for Worthy's outlook. In 12 career games with Rice, Worthy has averaged 7.7 half-PPR points per game. In 22 games without Rice, Worthy has averaged 9.56 half-PPR points per game. The source expects Worthy to be outscored by Jaylen Waddle in Week 1.

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PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Xavier Worthy faces a nightmare Week 1 matchup against Denver's elite coverage unit. Denver allowed just 90 total yards per game to boundary pass catchers in 2025, the lowest in the league. This unfavorable matchup should lead to more target funneling to slot pass catchers like Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce.

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PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Xavier Worthy faces a nightmare Week 1 matchup against Denver's elite coverage unit. Denver obliterated opposing outside receivers last season, allowing just 90 total yards per game to boundary pass catchers. This difficult matchup should mean more target funneling to slot pass catchers instead.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026Mile High Report

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy is listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice report despite a shoulder injury, indicating he is healthy and available for Week 1 against Denver.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Xavier Worthy was a full practice participant on Thursday despite a shoulder injury; the Chiefs wide receiver is healthy heading into Week 1 Monday Night Football.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was a full participant in Thursday's practice despite dealing with a shoulder injury.

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