The Kansas City Chiefs (3-3) will host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) in Week 7. 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 7?
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 Xavier Worthy in Week 7?
Sunday night was an interesting one for Xavier Worthy, and while the touchdown saved you, the overall execution from Kansas City scared me a bit.
He was one of six Chiefs to see 2-4 targets in the win over the Lions, with everyone falling in line behind Travis Kelce (six catches for 78 yards on seven looks). And that’s the catch.
When Patrick Mahomes is playing at this level, he’s not forcing the issue to anyone. He completed all seven passes (102 yards, 2 TD) that he threw in the direction of JuJu Smith-Schuster and Hollywood Brown, so why not take it?
Worthy had a flip pass and a quick route into the flat (six-yard TD on fourth down) in addition to a pair of targets that came at least a dozen yards down field. The versatility was a good reminder of what we saw down the stretch last season, but the indifference in getting him involved outside of those two short targets was a marginal red flag for me, with Rashee Rice set to return this weekend.
If we are to assume that Rice and Kelce account for, in the neighborhood of, 50% of targets in KC and Worthy isn’t going to be prioritized (Tyquan Thornton didn’t see a target on his 14 routes, and if he gets involved, that’s yet another mouth to feed), there is a low floor that I think most are going to overlook.
I’d take the temperature of the room. If Worthy is viewed as a set-it-and-forget-it top 20 player at the position, I’d at least listen to offers. The numbers moving forward might still be there, but I don’t think they come in the most consistent of ways, and a poorly timed dud could eliminate you from title contention.
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 7
Worthy is projected to score 15.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Worthy to have 5 receptions for 51 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Worthy could also add 8 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Raiders at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 81 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
