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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Expected to suit up Sunday
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 10:21 PM
Worthy, who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 12 clash against the Colts due to an ankle injury, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Worthy first suffered an ankle injury in practice Nov. 13, and he tweaked the ankle a few days later in a loss to Denver. The second-year wideout logged a DNP/LP/FP practice progression this week and was given a designation of questionable on Friday's final injury report. It sounds like Worthy is going to be able to suit up in a big AFC battle against Indianapolis, and he should again work as Kansas City's No. 2 wideout alongside Rashee Rice. |
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire Clyde Edwards-Helaire Elevated to active roster
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:44 PM
The Chiefs elevated Edwards-Helaire from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Nick Jacobs reports.
Analysis: Edwards-Helaire will offer added depth to the running back position, as starter Isiah Pacheco (knee) is out for Week 12 against the Colts. The former first-round pick will likely be active behind Kareem Hunt, Elijah Mitchell and Brashard Smith. |
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Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt Remains team's RB1 for Week 12
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 2:18 PM
Hunt is set to lead Kansas City's backfield Sunday against the Colts, as Isiah Pacheco (knee) has been ruled out.
Analysis: Pacheco will miss a third consecutive game Sunday. Hunt has turned 26 touches into 117 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns during the first two games of Pacheco's absence. Brashard Smith and Elijah Mitchell remain on hand in backup roles. Hunt has seven total touchdowns this season, including four in his last three games. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Status in question for Week 12
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 1:54 PM
Worthy (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Colts.
Analysis: Worthy tended to an ankle injury last week but still suited up this past Sunday at Denver, logging a 76 percent snap share and gathering in three of five targets for 25 yards. After coach Andy Reid told Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site on Wednesday that Worthy tweaked his ankle, the second-year wide receiver followed a DNP/LP/FP practice regimen this week. Worthy's status for Week 12 will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Ruled out for Week 12
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 1:12 PM
Coach Andy Reid ruled out Pacheco (knee) for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jesse Newell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pacheco has been sidelined since Week 8 due to a sprained MCL, but he was able to practice fully Wednesday and log a limited session Thursday, marking the first notable progress in his recovery. Reid also told Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com that Pacheco didn't have a setback, and his return to practice this week was "literally to see where he's at." Pacheco thus will turn his focus to a Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas, while Kareem Hunt will continue to lead the Chiefs backfield this weekend. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Limited practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:10 PM
Pacheco (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: After being listed as a full participant Wednesday, Pacheco -- who is still sporting a bulky brace on his right knee -- per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, was deemed limited a day later. With that in mind, it's possible the running back's downgrade in participation level was indicative of load management rather than a setback, with Friday's final injury report slated to add further context with regard to Pacheco's chances of returning from a two-game absence Sunday against the Colts. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Listed as limited Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:05 PM
Worthy (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Worthy returned to the practice field after sitting out Wednesday, but he wasn't able to shed all limitations. Unless Worthy continues the positive trend and practices fully Friday, he will likely carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts. Worthy has dealt with ankle injuries throughout the season, but his only two absences came in Weeks 2 and 3 due to a dislocated shoulder. |
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Xavier Worthy Xavier Worthy Will practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 12:52 PM
Worthy (ankle) will practice in some capacity Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Worthy missed Wednesday's practice entirely, so practicing in even a limited fashion Thursday would represent a tangible step in the right direction. The second-year pro is dealing with a tweaked ankle suffered during practice Week 11, and though he managed to suit up for Kansas City's loss to the Broncos, there are no guarantees he'll be able to play through his injury again during Sunday's matchup against the Colts. It will bode well if Worthy is able to log at least one full practice session Thursday and/or Friday. |
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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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