XavierWorthy

News: 14 hours agoWorthy (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Jets.

Spin: Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com previously noted that Worthy immediately grabbed his hamstring and was unable to put weight on his leg after sustaining his injury Sunday. That Worthy was so quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest is certainly concerning in terms of his status for next week's game against the Falcons. In his absence versus the Jets, Cyrus Allen, Jalen Royals, Andrew Armstrong and Nikko Remigio are available to work behind top WR Rashee Rice.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: After impressing as a rookie with 101 touches and 12 touchdowns in 20 games (including the playoffs), Worthy had the look of an emerging star. Things didn't go as planned in Year 2, though, as the 2024 first-round pick was injured on his third snap of the season and wasn't productive or utilized as much as expected upon his return. Worthy was limited to one touchdown (Week 6) and reached 12 fantasy points once in 14 games (Week 4). The speedy Worthy is still only 23 years old, so a Year 3 breakout is certainly possible, especially with Rashee Rice and 36-year-old Travis Kelce as his only legit target competition. He's worth a late flier.