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ESPN NFL fantasy football takes on Xavier Worthy
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All ESPN NFL insights about Xavier Worthy
PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Worthy is healthy heading into the season after a shoulder injury on the third play of the first game last season limited his routes upon return. The Chiefs plan to use him in the screen game and on crossing routes. A Chiefs coach said after Friday practice, "He looks so fast." Worthy left Saturday's practice with a shoulder injury, but early indications suggest it wasn't serious.PositiveInjuryAug 4, 2026
Worthy is now healthy after a shoulder injury that occurred on the third play of the first game last season. When he returned from that injury, he was not the same and the Chiefs limited his routes. Now healthy, the Chiefs hope to use him in the screen game and on crossing routes. A Chiefs coach mentioned Worthy after practice Friday and said, "He looks so fast." However, Worthy left Saturday's practice with what the team described as a shoulder injury.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
Selected as WR4 in knockout league mock draft at pick 8.1, representing mid-round wide receiver depth with bye week 5.NegativeInjuryAug 1, 2026
Left field early Saturday due to shoulder injury sustained during 11-on-11 period when he made impressive deep catch against two defenders and fell to turf, landing on right shoulder near end zone. Concerning context: Worthy sustained right shoulder injury on third snap of last season—one requiring offseason surgery—when he collided with tight end Travis Kelce on crossing route in loss to Los Angeles Chargers.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Worthy, entering his third year with the Chiefs, is positioned as a top receiver alongside Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton in the Chiefs' receiving hierarchy. Worthy expressed confidence in Cyrus Allen's development, stating "This isn't even surprising [to me]. He's going to continue showing out in camp" and praising Allen as "an electric route runner" with "the explosion, good ball skills, hands and he's a smart player." Worthy sustained a right shoulder injury requiring offseason surgery after colliding with Travis Kelce on a crossing route in Week 1 last season, which limited his route-running options throughout 2025.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Receiver is expected to be in the huddle with the rest of the offense's projected starters when the Chiefs open Wednesday's full-team work. During Thursday's practice, Mahomes completed a deep pass to Worthy against a Cover 0 blitz; Worthy sprinted away from cornerback Kader Kohou and into the end zone for a 50-yard touchdown.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Worthy is listed among the offense's projected starters, confirming his role as a key receiver in the Chiefs' 2026 offense.PositiveUsageJul 31, 2026
Receiver Xavier Worthy was featured in one of Patrick Mahomes' best plays during Thursday's practice, when he completed a deep pass against a Cover 0 blitz. Worthy sprinted away from cornerback Kader Kohou and into the end zone for a 50-yard touchdown, demonstrating his ability to create separation and execute on explosive plays. Worthy is among the projected starting receivers for the 2026 season.