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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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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Set to work at practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 12:50 PM
Worthy (shoulder) is slated to work in some capacity during Thursday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Worthy didn't practice Wednesday, so any level of participation a day later would improve his chances of being able to play Sunday against the Eagles. Either way, unless the wideout is deemed a full practice participant by Friday, he figures to head into the weekend with a Week 2 injury designation. |
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Jalen Royals Jalen Royals Still not practicing
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 12:13 PM
Royals (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Andy Reid noted that Royals -- who was inactive Week 1 -- is doing better and making progress, but acknowledged that at this stage it's too early to know if the wideout will be able to play Sunday against the Eagles, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports. For now, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton are Kansas City's top healthy/available WRs. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Not slated to practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 12:08 PM
Worthy (shoulder) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: According to coach Andy Reid, Worthy -- who suffered a right shoulder injury during Week 1 action -- is doing better and making progress, while surgery currently isn't under consideration for the wideout. As this stage, however, Worthy's status for Sunday's game against the Eagles remains cloudy, and in that context Hollywood Brown is the Chiefs' top healthy and available WR. In the event that both Worthy and Jalen Royals (knee) are sidelined this weekend, added snaps would be available for JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Taking it day by day with shoulder
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 1:22 PM
Coach Andy Reid said Monday the team is taking it "day by day" with Worthy's dislocated shoulder, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: "I know Xavier's the big question, and he's rehabbing and working his shoulder," Reid said. "We'll just see where it goes day by day here - see where we end up." Reid was careful with his words, refusing to commit to a firm timetable for the second-year receiver. For what it's worth, Adam Schefter of ESPN said Monday that Worthy is likely to miss some time. Fantasy players will need to closely monitor Worthy's practice habits in the coming days and weeks. If Worthy is unable to play Week 2, Kansas City likely will roll with Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton as its top three receivers versus Philadelphia. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Likely to miss time
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 12:14 PM
Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN stated Worthy (shoulder) will probably miss a little bit of time and be viewed as week-to-week.
Analysis: Worthy suffered a dislocated shoulder three snaps into Friday night's eventual loss to the Chargers when he and Travis Kelce collided over the middle of the field. It's now sounding like Worthy is going to miss time, perhaps multiple games with that week-to-week outlook. With Worthy missing most of Week 1 and Rashee Rice serving his six-game suspension to open the season, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton paced the Chiefs' wide receivers in playing time. Brown was particularly involved, turning 16 targets into a 10-99-0 line. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Sustains dislocated shoulder Friday
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 8:38 AM
Worthy suffered a dislocated shoulder during Friday's 27-21 loss to the Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil, but the Chiefs haven't yet determined how much time the receiver will miss, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Worthy sustained the injury on the Chiefs' opening drive of the game, when he took on the brunt of a violent collision with teammate Travis Kelce. The wideout is set to receive a second opinion on his injury before the team has a clearer idea on how long he might be sidelined, but Rapoport relays that the most likely option is that Worthy gets fitted for a supportive brace on his shoulder that will allow him to return at some point this season. However, if Worthy receives unfavorable news from his upcoming second opinion, surgery could still be in the cards for the second-year receiver. The loss of Worthy for any length of time would leave the Chiefs further shorthanded at receiver, as top target Rashee Rice won't be eligible to make his season debut until Week 7 while he serves a league-imposed six-game suspension. |
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Brashard Smith Brashard Smith Contributes in return game
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 4:02 PM
Smith returned two kickoffs for 63 yards during Kansas City's 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday night.
Analysis: Smith impressed in the return game Week 1, but the rookie seventh-round pick wasn't called upon to handle any actual carries, and he played just eight percent of offensive snaps. Still, it's encouraging to Smith's prospects that Elijah Mitchell was a healthy scratch Friday. Smith figures to operate as the No. 3 running back behind Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt again in Week 2 against the Eagles. |
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Noah Gray Noah Gray Secures only target in Week 1 loss
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 3:34 PM
Gray brought in his lone target for three yards during the Chiefs' 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday night.
Analysis: Gray played 41 percent of offensive snaps behind top tight end Travis Kelce, but even with Xavier Worthy (shoulder) being forced off the field after three snaps and Rashee Rice (suspension) unavailable, Gray's target share didn't notably increase. He'll again contribute behind Kelce as Kansas City prepares for a Super Bowl rematch against the Eagles in Week 2. |
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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton Makes two grabs in Chiefs debut
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 3:07 PM
Thornton secured two of four targets for 41 yards during the Chiefs' 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday night.
Analysis: Thornton recorded the second-highest yardage total of his NFL career in his first regular-season appearance with Kansas City, playing 72 percent of offensive snaps and operating as a starter in three-wide sets alongside Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster. With Rashee Rice (suspension) unavailable for the first six games of the year, Thornton had already been facing increased opportunities, but it was Xavier Worthy (shoulder) being forced out after just three offensive snaps that bumped Thornton into a starting role in three-wide sets. If Worthy and Jalen Royals (knee) aren't ready to return Week 2 against the Eagles, Thornton will be primed for a similar opportunity. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Ties Pacheco for rushes and targets
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 11:02 AM
Hunt rushed five times for 16 yards and secured two of three targets for 10 yards during the Chiefs' 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday night.
Analysis: Hunt and Pacheco split touches evenly Week 1, but neither found much room to run against a stout Los Angeles defensive front, as both finished with under 30 total offensive yards. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes in fact led the ground game in terms of both opportunities and production, rushing six times for 57 yards and one score. Hunt profiles to operate as the No. 2 backfield option behind Pacheco at home against the Eagles in Week 2, a Super Bowl rematch that could see the Chiefs lean increasingly on the rushing attack due to Rashee Rice (suspension) being out and the status of Xavier Worthy (shoulder) uncertain. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster JuJu Smith-Schuster Five catches to open season
Fri, Sep 5, 2025, 11:00 PM
Smith-Schuster brought in all five targets for 55 yards in the Chiefs' 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday night.
Analysis: The veteran wideout took advantage of the opportunity created by the early first-quarter departure of Xavier Worthy (shoulder), finishing as a distant runner-up across the board to Hollywood Brown in receiving metrics. Smith-Schuster was slated to serve as the No. 3 receiver to open the season due to Rashee Rice's suspension, but Worthy's injury, if it carries over into a Week 2 home showdown against the Eagles, could lead to Smith-Schuster operating in a No. 2 role again. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Limited touches in Week 1 loss
Fri, Sep 5, 2025, 10:56 PM
Pacheco rushed five times for 25 yards and brought in two of three targets for three yards in the Chiefs' 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday night.
Analysis: The Chiefs were down by a touchdown after one quarter and trailed throughout, which played a part in Pacheco seeing a modest workload. Additionally, backfield mate Kareem Hunt matched Pacheco's carry total, while Patrick Mahomes paced the Chiefs with both his six rush attempts and 57 rushing yards. Despite Friday's usage, Pacheco still profiles as Kansas City's top running back heading into a Week 2 Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 14. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Getting MRI on Saturday
Fri, Sep 5, 2025, 10:55 PM
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said after Friday's loss to the Chargers that the team doesn't have an update on Worthy (shoulder) aside from sharing that the wideout will get an MRI on Saturday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Worthy hurt his shoulder Friday in a friendly fire incident with teammate Travis Kelce in the first quarter. The wideout left the field in apparent pain and was ruled out not long thereafter. The Chiefs have nine days until their next game (Sunday, Sept. 14 against Philadelphia), but if Worthy isn't able to get well enough to play by then, the team would be left with Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster as the top receivers, with Tyquan Thornton, Jason Brownlee, Nikko Remigio and possibly Jalen Royals (knee) adding depth at the position. |
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