The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Xavier Worthy.
Is Xavier Worthy Playing in Week 17?
Worthy is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Worthy in Week 17?
For 2025, we’ve been done for a while when it comes to Worthy.
The burner has posted a sub-14% target share in three straight and has failed to score 10 PPR points in six of his past seven. His aDOT is up 36.2% from where it stood a season ago, and I think his role/route tree is truly something that Andy Reid will reevaluate this offseason.
What made him so effective in 2024’s run to an AFC crown?
The Rashee Rice moving piece is certainly something that needs to be considered, but there has to be a way for us to be in a better spot when Patrick Mahomes returns than where we spent 2025.
Remember in Week 1? He was targeted twice early, left injured, and saw Marquise Brown step into his role and earn double-digit targets without a problem.
If the Chiefs rebound as a team from this nightmare season, I think Worthy holds the key. That opens me up to the idea of buying low on him this summer, but it’ll depend on where his ADP settles.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Worthy’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Worthy is projected to score 12.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Worthy to have four receptions for 42 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Worthy could also add seven rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Broncos at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 57 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
