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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 4:32 PM
Worthy (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Per Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site, coach Andy Reid noted earlier Wednesday that Worthy had tweaked his ankle, clouding the wideout's status for the team's ensuing practice session. Following the 'DNP,' Worthy has two more chances to work before the team's final injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts is posted. If he's limited or out this weekend, however, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton would be candidates to log added WR snaps behind Rashee Rice. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Full participant in practice
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 4:08 PM
Pacheco (knee) was a full participant Wednesday in his return to practice.
Analysis: He thus appears ready to return for Sunday's matchup with Indianapolis after missing the past two games due to a knee sprain. Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports that Pacheco had a large brace over his right leg/knee during Wednesday's practice, but it apparently didn't stop the running back from being a full participant. Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith still figure to have roles, with Pacheco typically limited to fewer than 15 touches even when he's starting and working as the lead runner. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Dealing with ankle issue
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 12:11 PM
Coach Andy Reid noted that Worthy tweaked his ankle, which leaves the wideout's status for Wednesday's practice uncertain, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Worthy was on the team's Week 11 injury report after being limited by an ankle issue Thursday, but he practiced fully Friday and approached the team's loss to the Broncos on Sunday without an injury designation en route to recording a 76 percent snap share in the contest. Worthy has logged back-to-back three-catch efforts for a combined 48 yards over his last two outings. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Returning to practice
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 12:04 PM
Pacheco (knee) is slated to practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pacheco last saw game action in Week 8, but the running back's looming return to practice has him trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Colts approaches. The Chiefs' upcoming practice report will clarify Pacheco's official participation level Wednesday after he missed six consecutive sessions dating back to Week 9. |
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Brashard Smith Brashard Smith Limited role against Broncos
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 8:58 AM
Smith caught two of three targets for eight yards and failed to record a single rushing attempt in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Smith continued his role as the de facto No. 2 running back in Week 11 with Isiah Pacheco (knee) sidelined, but he was not a major part of the Chiefs' offensive plans in the contest. The rookie played 12 of Kansas City's 70 offensive snaps, while teammate Kareem Hunt dominated the backfield snap share with 56 snaps. Week 11 marked just the third time this season that Smith did not handle a single carry. Despite the Chiefs praising the SMU product for his playmaking ability earlier in the season, the team has not seemed committed to using him more in Pacheco's absence. Smith remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes, even if Pacheco remains sidelined for a Week 12 matchup against the Colts. |
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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton One grab in loss
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 8:48 AM
Thornton caught one of his two targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Thornton made one big play Sunday, catching a 61-yard deep ball from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter. The 25-year-old wideout has proven he can make explosive plays when called upon by Kansas City, but he has seen his snap counts decrease since teammate Rashee Rice returned from his six-game suspension in Week 7. In Week 11, Thornton played just 16 of the Chiefs' 70 offensive snaps, the fewest of any Chiefs wide receiver. Based on his limited usage in the Kansas City's aerial attack, the Baylor product remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. With that said, Thornton will look to make the most of his opportunities again in Week 12 when the Chiefs host the Colts. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Minimal production against Denver
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 8:16 AM
Gray caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Gray played 36 of the Chiefs' 70 offensive snaps Sunday, behind Travis Kelce (55) and ahead of Robert Tonyan (8). The 26-year-old did not play a big role in Kansas City's passing attack, doing very little with the three targets he saw in the contest. Meanwhile, Kelce dominated from a statistical standpoint, recording nine catches on 13 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown. Barring an injury to Kelce, Gray is not a trustworthy option for fantasy purposes. Next up for the Chiefs is a matchup at home against the Colts. |
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Elijah Mitchell Elijah Mitchell Nonfactor in season debut
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 7:37 AM
Mitchell failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Mitchell appeared in his first game of the season Sunday, operating as the No. 3 running back behind Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith while Isiah Pacheco (knee) was inactive for the contest. The veteran played just seven of the Chiefs' 70 offensive snaps, while Hunt and Smith handled 56 and 12 snaps, respectively. Mitchell remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Colts. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Three catches in loss
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 6:57 AM
Worthy caught three of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: 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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Hollywood Brown Hollywood Brown Four grabs in Sunday's loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 7:45 PM
Brown caught all four of his targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: The veteran finished second among Kansas City wideouts in receptions, behind Rashee Rice's six but ahead of Xavier Worthy's three. Brown hasn't seen more than four targets in any of the last five games, posting a 12-172-3 line on 17 targets during that stretch, but he's remained involved in the passing attack since Rice made his season debut. Brown will look to get back into the end zone for the first time since Week 7 in a Week 12 clash with the Colts. |
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Travis Kelce Travis Kelce Sets franchise record in loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 7:42 PM
Kelce caught nine of 13 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: With his 21-yard TD reception in the fourth quarter, the veteran tight end became Kansas City's all-time franchise leader in touchdowns with 84 for his career, passing Priest Holmes. Kelce has produced more than 90 yards with a touchdown in two of the last three games, and on the season he sports a 50-631-4 line on 66 targets through 10 contests, keeping him on pace to deliver his first 1,000-yard campaign since 2022. Kelce will look to keep rolling in Week 12 against the Colts. |
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Rashee Rice Rashee Rice Limited yards on six catches Sunday
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 7:37 PM
Rice caught six of nine targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Travis Kelce turned back the clock and was Patrick Mahomes' top option on the day, but Rice finished second on Kansas City in targets and catches, although he didn't do much with the volume. It was Rice's worst performance this season in four games since making a belated 2025 debut due to a suspension, and he'll take a 26-253-3 line on 35 targets into a Week 12 tilt against the Colts. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Extends TD streak in loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 7:35 PM
Hunt carried the ball 13 times for 59 yards and a touchdown and caught one of two targets for three yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: The veteran running back got into the end zone for a third straight game when he punched home a two-yard TD in the third quarter. Hunt's 62 scrimmage yards were also a season high, as he continues to need those touchdowns to keep his fantasy relevance. Through 10 games, he's produced just 419 scrimmage yards but has seven totals TDs -- six on the ground and one through the air. Hunt will look to hit paydirt again in Week 12 against the Colts. |
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Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes Comes up short in Denver
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 7:31 PM
Mahomes completed 29 of 45 passes for 276 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos. He added three rushing yards on one carry.
Analysis: Even with Patrick Surtain (pectoral) still sidelined, Mahomes had trouble breaking down the Denver secondary, with his lone TD pass coming in the fourth quarter on a play in which Travis Kelce did most of the work. The star QB did at least extend his streak of games with 250-plus passing yards to seven, a stretch in which he's posted a 15:5 TD:INT, 66.8 percent completion rate and 7.7 YPA. Mahomes will try to get back on track, and revive Kansas City's suddenly fading playoff hopes, at home in Week 12 against the Colts. |
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Elijah Mitchell Elijah Mitchell Active versus Denver
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 2:16 PM
Mitchell is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: With Isiah Pacheco (knee) inactive, Brashard Smith and Mitchell are on hand to work behind Kareem Hunt on Sunday. Mitchell is thus slated to make his season debut with the Chiefs, while Clyde Edwards-Helaire was not elevated from the team's practice squad ahead of Week 11 action. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Ruled out by Chiefs
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 2:22 PM
Pacheco (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: With Pacheco, who last saw game action Week 8, still sidelined, Kareem Hunt is poised to continue to lead the Chiefs backfield this weekend, while Brashard Smith, Elijah Mitchell and potential practice-squad elevation Clyde Edwards-Helaire available to mix in. Pacheco's next chance to see game action will occur Sunday, Nov. 23 against the Colts. While filling in for Pacheco in a Week 9 loss to the Bills (prior to Kansas City's bye), Hunt carried 11 times for 49 yards and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for six yards. In that contest, Smith logged three carries for seven yards, and Edwards-Helaire rushed twice for five yards. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Retaining lead role Week 11
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 2:18 PM
Hunt is poised to lead Kansas City's backfield Sunday against the Broncos, as Isiah Pacheco (knee) has been ruled out.
Analysis: Pacheco will miss a second consecutive game sandwiched around Kansas City's Week 10 bye. In Pacheco's absence, Hunt recorded 55 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 12 touches in Week 9 against the Bills. Brashard Smith will be available in a change-of-pace role but recorded only three carries against Buffalo. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Good to go against Broncos
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 2:15 PM
Worthy (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Worthy tweaked his ankle at practice Thursday but practiced without limitations Friday, earning the green light for Sunday's showdown between AFC West rivals. Worthy has taken a back seat to Rashee Rice in Kansas City's receiving corps and will be facing a stingy Broncos secondary, but at least the speedster doesn't appear to have any physical limitations. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Likely to play Sunday
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 1:20 PM
Coach Andy Reid said Worthy tweaked his ankle at Thursday's practice, but the second-year wide receiver "did everything" at Friday's session and is "good to go" for Sunday's game at Denver, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: That would seem to imply that Worthy was a full practice participant to wrap up Week 11 prep after being added to the Chiefs' injury report Thursday as limited due to an ankle injury. Friday's report will reveal whether or not Worthy enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco No practice Friday
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 1:14 PM
Coach Andy Reid said Pacheco (knee) didn't practice Friday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco hasn't practiced since taking a hit to the side of his right knee during a Week 8 win against the Commanders, after which he was diagnosed with a sprained MCL. He thus appears destined to be ruled out for a second game in a row coming out of the Chiefs' Week 10 bye. Kareem Hunt will continue to lead the backfield for as long as Pacheco is sidelined. |
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