Xavier Worthy - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

History awaits: Will the Super Bowl finally see a punt return touchdown?

The first touchdown in Super Bowl history came on a pass from Bart Starr to Max McGee 59 years ago for the Green Bay Packers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Daniel Carlson hits 60-yard field goal to lift Raiders over Chiefs, 14-12

Daniel Carlson made a career-long 60-yard field goal with eight seconds left to give the Las Vegas Raiders a 14-12 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Inactive as expected Sunday Worthy (illness) is inactive for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Raiders, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.

Impact The second-year speedster was already carrying a doubtful tag into the weekend, so his inactive status is of little surprise. In Worthy's absence versus Las Vegas, veterans Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster are set to operate as the top two wide-receiver targets for starting quarterback Chris Oladokun.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for season finale Worthy (illness) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders.

Impact Worthy could not practice in any capacity during Week 18 prep due to an illness, and it appears as though he'll sit out Kansas City's season finale. With Tyquan Thornton (concussion) and Rashee Rice (concussion) both on IR, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Royals will be positioned as Kansas City's starters in three-receiver stets to close out the 2025 campaign, assuming Worthy is indeed ruled out prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Status TBD for Week 18 Coach Andy Reid said Friday that "we'll see" when asked about Worthy's chances to play Sunday at Las Vegas, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

Impact Per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com, Worthy wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week as he deals with an illness. The Chiefs placed Tyquan Thornton (concussion) on injured reserve last week and did the same with Rashee Rice (concussion) this week, leaving the team with three healthy wide receivers on the active roster at the moment (Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Royals). Based on Reid's comments, Worthy seems destined to be listed as questionable ahead of the weekend.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at start of practice Worthy (illness) wasn't spotted at the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Worthy didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so the wideout's apparent absence Friday clouds his status for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders. If Worthy is sidelined this weekend, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Royals would lead the Chiefs' Week 18 WR corps, with Jason Brownlee and Jimmy Holiday candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Worthy (illness) is not practicing Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Worthy is now sitting out a second straight practice due to illness, making him seem legitimately up-in-the-air for Sunday's season finale against Las Vegas. The second-year pro's finale chance to get back on the practice field will come Friday. If Worth can't play Week 18, it will be Hollywood Brown, Juju Smith-Schuster and Jalen Royals who act as the starting three wideouts for quarterback Chris Oladoku.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Worthy (illness) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Worthy now has two more chances to practice in advance of Sunday's season finale against the Raiders. Assuming the wideout is available this weekend, he'll be in line to catch passes from QB Chris Oladokun, who threw for just 66 yards in the Chiefs' Week 17 loss to the Broncos.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' valiant effort falls short against the Broncos in a Christmas night thriller

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DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets one scrimmage yard in loss Worthy failed to bring in any of his three targets and rushed once for one yard in the Chiefs' 20-13 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.

Impact Even with Rashee Rice and fellow deep threat Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve due to concussions, Worthy was unable to break through on the stat sheet. The 2024 first-round pick's blanking as a wideout was his second of the season, and he'll have nowhere to go but up in a Week 18 road matchup against the Raiders to close out the regular season.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' injury-riddled season hits new low with 26-9 loss to Titans

The Kansas City Chiefs have faced a tough season, marked by injuries and a recent 26-9 loss to the Tennessee Titans

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Just two catches Sunday Worthy caught two of three targets for 41 yards and gained zero yards on his only carry in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans.

Impact Even with Rashee Rice (concussion) unavailable, Worthy didn't see an increase in his target volume, although it's easy to see why -- third-string QB Chris Oladokun wound up under center for most of the game after Gardner Minshew (knee) joined Patrick Mahomes (knee) on the sidelines. Worthy has gone seven straight games without catching more than four passes and nine straight without getting into the end zone, managing just a 29-387-0 line on 48 targets over that latter stretch. With Minshew also feared to have suffered a season-ending ACL tear, the entire Kansas City passing attack will have a significantly lowered floor and ceiling heading into a Week 17 meeting with the Broncos.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Oladokun Connects with Xavier Worthy for a 28-yard Gain Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun connects with wide receiver Xavier Worthy for a 28-yard gain against the Tennessee Titans.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy start or sit advice with Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice out in Week 16 | Sporting News Some fantasy football start or sit advice for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Xavier Worthy with both Patrick Ma...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Xavier Worthy Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs. Titans, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Wideout Xavier Worthy has a matchup versus the 25th-ranked pass defense in the NFL (233 yards conceded per game) in Week 16, when his Kansas...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Chiefs face uncertain future as Patrick Mahomes has ACL surgery

The Kansas City Chiefs face the rest of the season without Patrick Mahomes, who had surgery Monday night to repair a torn ACL

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Two catches in Week 15 loss Worthy caught two passes on four targets for 35 yards during the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Worthy briefly left Sunday's game to be evaluated for a possible concussion, but the second-year wideout was cleared to return after being checked on by medical staff. One of his catches went for 26 yards late in the second quarter, which eventually led to Harrison Butker 47-yard field goal. Of concern for Worthy and the Chiefs' offense is that Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL late in the fourth quarter, which means Gardner Minshew is slated to start in the final three games of the regular season, beginning with Week 16 against the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 21. The fantasy floors of Worthy and the rest of Kansas City's pass catchers are all considerably lower with Mahomes out for the year.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Sunday's game Worthy (head) returned to Sunday's game against the Chargers, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Worthy exited the contest to be evaluated for a possible concussion, but subsequently cleared concussion protocol. In the process, he'll rejoin a Week 15 WR corps that also includes Rashee Rice, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he's considering surgical options

Patrick Mahomes has torn the ACL in his left knee

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

In concussion protocol Sunday Worthy is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Prior to leaving the game, Worthy did not record a catch. While he's sidelined, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are candidates to see added snaps alongside top WR Rashee Rice.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs face playoff elimination as Chargers aim for back-to-back 10-win seasons

The Los Angeles Chargers have kept their season on the right track since their opening win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier Worthy: 'Everybody's Sticking Together' | Press Conference 12/10 Xavier Worthy speaks to the media on Wednesday, December 10.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Leading receiver on three catches Worthy brought in three of four targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.

Impact Worthy finished as the Chiefs' leading receiver despite ranking third in targets behind TE Travis Kelce and WR Rashee Rice. The 22-year-old Worthy was the only starter to generate any kind of a downfield threat against Houston's stout defense. The versatile wideout did not record a rushing attempt for the third time over his last four appearances. He has, however, eclipsed 50 receiving yards in three consecutive contests, providing a solid floor for fantasy managers in deeper formats. Worthy's upside lies in his ability to rip off huge gains, and the same could be said for next Sunday's tilt against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes Connects with Xavier Worthy on 23-yard Laser Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lasers a 23-yard pass to wide receiver Xavier Worthy.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Patrick Mahomes Floats a 22-yard Spiral to Xavier Worthy to put Chiefs in Texans Territory Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a 22-yard pass to wide receiver Xavier Worthy during the Week 14 Sunday Night Football...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

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History awaits: Will the Super Bowl finally see a punt return touchdown?

Daniel Carlson hits 60-yard field goal to lift Raiders over Chiefs, 14-12

Chiefs' valiant effort falls short against the Broncos in a Christmas night thriller

Chiefs' injury-riddled season hits new low with 26-9 loss to Titans

Chiefs face uncertain future as Patrick Mahomes has ACL surgery

Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he's considering surgical options

Chiefs face playoff elimination as Chargers aim for back-to-back 10-win seasons