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Jalen Royals Jalen Royals Officially limited Wednesday
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 3:50 PM
Royals (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Royals is practicing for the first time since having missed Kansas City's first two games of the regular season due to knee tendinitis, so to see him handling even limited reps is encouraging. The rookie fourth-round pick will work to continue progressing at practice and gain clearance in time to suit up Sunday night on the road against the Giants. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Limited in return to practice
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 3:45 PM
Worthy (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Worthy was "looking good" for a Week 3 return. The wideout's subsequent return to practice supports that notion, though neither Worthy nor coach Andy Reid has commented on expectations yet. The Chiefs hope to have Worthy and/or Jalen Royals (knee) back in the lineup this Sunday at the Giants, after each of Hollywood Brown, Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster got at least a 74 percent route share in the Week 2 loss to Philadelphia. |
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Jalen Royals Jalen Royals Set to work at practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 12:09 PM
Coach Andy Reid said that Royals (knee) is in line to practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Royals, who has been managing knee tendinitis, is thus moving toward a potential return to action after missing the Chiefs' first two regular-season games. Once available, the 2025 fourth-rounder figures to compete with Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster for WR snaps that don't go to Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Hollywood Brown. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy In line to practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 12:04 PM
Coach Andy Reid said that Worthy (shoulder) will practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen how the Chiefs list Worthy's participation level, but this aligns with a previous report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that the wideout -- who was inactive Week 2 -- is trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Giants. In the absence of both Worthy (limited to three snaps in Week 1) and Jalen Royals (knee, also set to practice Wednesday), Hollywood Brown, Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster have led Kansas City's WR corps early this season. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray One catch in loss
Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 9:31 PM
Gray caught one of five targets for one yard in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Despite seeing an uptick in playing time and targets in Week 2, Gray was to make the most of his opportunities. After playing just 41 percent of the Chiefs' offensive snaps in Week 1 and seeing only one target, the veteran tight end's five targets tied for the second-highest total of any Kansas City pass catcher against the Eagles while seeing his snap share jump to 65 percent. With the Chiefs' offense struggling so far this season and Travis Kelce healthy, Gray's does not have a clear path to meaningful production. The 26-year-old should remain far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Giants. |
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Nikko Remigio Nikko Remigio Snares lone target against Philly
Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 10:56 AM
Remigio reeled in his only target for 21 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss against the Eagles.
Analysis: Remigio saw the field for all of two offensive snaps, so his one target isn't really something to get excited about. The rookie figures to drop further down the pecking order when Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Jalen Royals (knee) are cleared, and when Rashee Rice is clear of his six-game suspension. Remigio ranked fifth among wideouts in snaps Sunday despite the trio of absences. |
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Brashard Smith Brashard Smith Tallies first career carry
Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 10:45 AM
Smith accrued one rush for two yards and failed to gather his lone target during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Smith is a clear No. 3 on the depth chart for the Chiefs at running back, with Isiah Pacheco tallying 35 offensive snaps and Kareem Hunt logging 24 -- Smith saw the field for only five. Still, that puts him ahead of Elijah Mitchell in the pecking order should an opportunity present itself in the future. Until then, Smith will likely serve primarily as a returner on special teams with the potential for a touch or two on offense each game. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster JuJu Smith-Schuster Minimal output versus Eagles
Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 10:40 AM
Smith-Schuster recorded one reception (on three targets) for five yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Smith-Schuster saw regular run on offense Sunday with Xavier Worthy (shoulder) out and Rashee Rice suspended, but he was unable to capitalize on the increase in opportunity. With Worthy potentially returning to action this Sunday against the Giants, Smith-Schuster is a candidate to see a reduction in snaps. |
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Hollywood Brown Hollywood Brown Grabs five receptions in loss
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:14 PM
Brown hauled in all five of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Brown saw his target volume fall back down to earth following last week's 16-target, 10-catch outburst. The veteran wideout still led the Chiefs in receptions, with his five targets only being usurped by Travis Kelce's six in an overall lackluster passing performance Sunday. Brown could see his monster target share cut into if Xavier Worthy (shoulder) continues trending towards playing in Week 3. That said, Hollywood should stick in the starting lineup at least until Rashee Rice (suspension) returns in Week 7. Brown remains a plus PPR play when the Chiefs visit the Giants next Sunday. |
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Travis Kelce Travis Kelce Leading receiver Sunday
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:40 PM
Kelce had four receptions on six targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Kelce led all Kansas City receivers in targets (six) and receiving yards (61), but he was unable to replicate the trip to the end zone that he secured for fantasy managers last week. The 35-year-old did fare better against the Eagles this time around after being held to 39 yards with no touchdowns when these two teams met in Super Bowl LIX this past February. With a thin receiver room due to absences from Rashee Rice (suspension) and Xavier Worthy (shoulder), Kelce remains a focal point on offense for a team struggling out of the gates. The Chiefs will attempt to secure its first win of the season in a road matchup against the Giants next Sunday. |
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Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes Another loss with two touchdowns
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:26 PM
Mahomes completed 16 of 29 pass attempts for 187 yards, one touchdown and one interception while taking seven carries for 66 yards and another score in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Mahomes and the Chiefs dropped to 0-2 on the year after suffering a loss at the hands of the team that embarrassed them in Super Bowl LIX last season. The final score was much closer this time around, but Philadelphia's defense held the superstar QB in check statistically. Mahomes continues to spread the ball around with top wideouts Rashee Rice (suspension) and Xavier Worthy (shoulder) out of action, dialing up nine different targets Sunday after completing passes to seven different receivers in last week's loss. Mahomes is going to continue to have to do the heavy lifting for Kansas City's offense ahead of a Week 3 matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. |
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Elijah Mitchell Elijah Mitchell Won't play versus Eagles
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 2:22 PM
Mitchell (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Kansas City's matchup versus the Eagles on Sunday.
Analysis: Mitchell will now be a healthy scratch for the second straight week as the Chiefs will once again only use three running backs. His next chance to play will be the team's Week 3 matchup versus the Giants next Sunday. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Trending toward Week 3 return
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 11:07 AM
Worthy (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles, but the Chiefs believe the receiver is "looking good" to play Week 3 against the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Despite suffering a full tear of his right labrum during a collision with teammate Travis Kelce on the first drive of the Chiefs' 27-21 season-opening loss to the Chargers on Sept. 5, Worthy was able to practice in a limited fashion Thursday and Friday and took a doubtful tag into the weekend before the Chiefs downgraded him to out for the Week 2 matchup. Worthy could still require surgery for the injury down the road, but for the time being, he plans to play through the issue while wearing a harness to protect the torn labrum. The Chiefs will wait and see how Worthy fares during their upcoming practices in Week 3 before deciding on his availability for the showdown with the Giants, but the early expectation is that he'll be ready to play following a one-game absence. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Out for Sunday's game
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 11:09 AM
Worthy (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Eagles.
Analysis: Worthy entered the weekend with a doubtful tag after he suffered a dislocated right shoulder during the season-opening loss to the Chargers. It's encouraging that the 2024 first-round pick was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday, and his next chance to play will be Week 3 versus the Giants. Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton figure to take on a bulk of the workload in Worthy's absence. |
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Jalen Royals Jalen Royals Pro debut delayed again
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:52 PM
Royals (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.
Analysis: Royals thus will push back his pro debut one more week due to the knee tendinitis that has bothered him since at least Aug. 18. He has yet to practice this season, so until he does he likely won't be a candidate to suit up on game days. No. 1 WR Xavier Worthy is tending to a dislocated right shoulder that he suffered Week 1, so even if he's available whenever Royals is able to suit up, the former may not be operating at full capacity, thereby opening up snaps and targets for the rest of the Chiefs' receiving corps. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Doubtful for Sunday
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:38 PM
Worthy (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Eagles.
Analysis: After coming out of a Week 1 loss to the Chargers with a dislocated right shoulder, Worthy got back on the field as a limited participant at practice Thursday and Friday, after which coach Andy Reid gave him a "slim" chance to suit up Week 2, per Jesse Newell of The Athletic. A doubtful designation implies Worthy is more likely than not to be inactive Sunday, but Kansas City doesn't need to make a decision on that front until about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With rookie fourth-rounder Jalen Royals (knee) ruled out, the Chiefs' current healthy wide receivers on hte active roster are Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton, Jason Brownlee and Nikko Remigio. |
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Jalen Royals Jalen Royals No practice Friday
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:22 PM
Royals (knee) was a non-participant at Friday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Royals has been tending to knee tendinitis since at least Aug. 18 and hasn't been able to practice in any capacity in the meantime, delaying the rookie fourth-round pick's pro debut. It's unclear if he has any chance to suit up Sunday versus the Eagles, but Friday's injury report may provide clarity on that front. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy 'Slim' chance to play Sunday
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:14 PM
Coach Andy Reid said that Worthy (shoulder) "did a little bit" at Friday's practice, and there's a "slim" chance for the wide receiver to suit up Sunday against the Eagles, Jesse Newell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Worthy was knocked from the first drive of the Chiefs' season last Friday against the Chargers when he collided with TE Travis Kelce, suffering a dislocated right shoulder in the process. While the wide receiver has been able to practice in a limited fashion on back-to-back days, Worthy appears to have only a very small possibility to miss no game action as a result. With a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff on tap Sunday, managers should have an alternative lined up for fantasy purposes, assuming he isn't ruled out before then. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Returns to limited practice
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 4:21 PM
Worthy (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Worthy's return to practice -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is an encouraging development after the wideout sat out Wednesday's session. Per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com, Worthy -- who sustained a dislocated right shoulder in last Friday's season opener -- sported extra padding on his right arm while working Thursday. Unless Worthy upgrades to full participation Friday, he figures to approach Sunday's game against the Eagles with an injury designation, but it looks like the Chiefs may have the 2024 first-rounder available this weekend after all. |
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Jalen Royals Jalen Royals Sits out practice again
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 12:57 PM
Royals (knee) will not practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Royals hasn't yet practiced in any capacity during the regular season, though head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that the rookie wideout has been progressing. He was inactive Week 1 and appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles. |
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