Xavier Worthy

Add Xavier Worthy to the list of disappointing rookie wide receivers, as he finished as the WR40 in fantasy points per game. He can thank a strong finish to the season in the "Rashee Rice role" for even ranking that high in his first season. In Weeks 1-12, he operated as a field stretcher, as the WR51 in fantasy points per game with a 13.9% target share, 32 receiving yards per game, a 12.1 aDOT, and a 13.2% designed target rate (per Fantasy Points Data). It wasn't until they shoved him into the Rice role that he took off. In Weeks 13-17, he was the WR21 in fantasy points per game, with a 21.3% target share, 57 receiving yards per game, an aDOT of 6.3, and a designed target rate of 25.6%. Unfortunately for Worthy, Rice will be back in 2025 and reprise his underneath role. Worthy's per-route metrics don't offer a ton of hope, as he was 75th in separation and 86th in route win rate among 112 qualifying receivers last year. Worthy could take a step in his sophomore season, but it's tough to view him as anything more than a run-of-the-mill risky WR3/4.

Xavier Worthy was arrested on an assault charge against a family member on Friday night. No further details at the time of writing.

Fantasy Impact

Kansas City can’t seem to get away from receivers with legal issues. Worthy is coming off of a promising rookie year and a massive Super Bowl performance, but now it’s likely the NFL will suspend him for a decent length of time. Add in the fact that the Rashee Rice suspension is looming, and Kansas City may be without their top to wideouts for the first part of 2025.