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Mattek Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Jalen Royals
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With Taekwon Thornton out for likely the rest of the season, if Rashi Rice is unable to play in week six, Royals would assume Rice's role; he is likely Rice's backup. After Thornton left the game, the Chiefs did not play any snaps out of 11 personnel; instead, Noah Gray played more, with Royals and Gray playing significantly more snaps. Royals runs more routes than competing option Cyrus Allen. The source advises not going too crazy on Royals and recommends spending no more than 1–2% FAAB.NegativeRoleNo date
Royals saw increased snaps after Taquan Thornton's ankle injury, but the Chiefs did not deploy any 11 personnel after Thornton left the game, limiting the upside of the opportunity. Rashad White ranks Royals third among Chiefs waiver wire pickups, noting that Royals has played a fair amount for the Chiefs both last year and this year but has just not shown any ability to draw targets. White cautions not to go crazy on Royals because Kenneth Walker and Xavier Worthy production will likely increase, and Tyreek Hill is expected to sign with the team.