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WRKC40 insightsLatest Oct 7, 2026
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PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football
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.
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NegativeSleeperOct 5, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Tyquan Thornton's nasty ankle injury coupled with Rashee Rice's hamstring injury will likely force Kansas City to add a wide receiver during the bye week, potentially creating additional volume for Royals. The source was a fan of Royals as a Day 3 value in the 2025 draft, citing his separation as a route runner and potential fit with Patrick Mahomes. However, Royals has done almost nothing in his career, making this an incredible longshot worth monitoring based on what the Chiefs do this week.
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PositiveInjuryOct 5, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Chiefs (at Las Vegas): Rashee Rice left at 12:09 of the 1st quarter with a hamstring after 5 snaps, so he could be out the next game The team is also reportedly interested in Tyreek Hill, who may be ready to contribute in November RBs - Kenneth Walker is an absurd bellcow: Kenneth Walker: 92% opp share, 36% route share, 100% of i10 rush att, 50% of 2min RB snaps, 46% of third down work It’s hard to break fantasy as an early round pick, but Kenneth Walker is doing that and the workload is insa...

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PositiveNewsSep 24, 202632BeatWriters
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Chiefs WRs coach Chad O'Shea on Jalen Royals' TD on Sunday night: “How fun was it to see him catch his first touchdown pass, get a great-looking haircut, and come really with a lot of energy? It's been a lot of fun to be around, and it's really energized our guys — it's contagious.”

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