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The straight-line beneficiary to Rice missing time would be Xavier Worthy... At worst, we're looking at more work for Worthy with higher-percentage targets as a part of his workload. He's a low-end WR2 with Rice out.
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Worthy is low-end WR2 with Rice out; catchable target rate up to 73% on shorter routes.

Worthy is the primary beneficiary of Rashee Rice's hamstring injury, which has no firm return timeline from Andy Reid. Worthy's on-field deployment in 2026 is more palatable for fantasy managers than prior seasons. His average depth of target (aDOT) has increased to 12.3 air yards despite 61.9% of Mahomes' passes going 9.0 air yards or fewer, resulting in a catchable target rate of 73% (up from 63%). With Rice sidelined, Worthy projects as a low-end WR2 with higher-percentage targets and more consistent work in the passing game.

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