The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) will visit the Buffalo Bills (5-2) in Week 9. 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 Worthy Playing in Week 9?
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 9?
This is pretty clearly going to require some finessing, but Monday night was a step in the right direction.
- Week 7 (Rashee Rice’s debut): 30 routes, 4 targets (0 deep), 3 catches
- Week 8: 35 routes, 7 targets (3 deep), 5 catches
What the “right” answer is to the Xavier Worthy route tree is going to change weekly based on game flow and the matchup, but more involvement last week was good to see, and those shot attempts are obviously how we hit a home run.
Patrick Mahomes hit Worthy for a 27-yard chunk play on the first drive last week: this is an ultra-talented offense that is beginning to find its footing. Worthy is the piece I worry most about, but he remains a flexible piece for me, and it’s easy to see his path to a top 15 week.
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 9
Worthy is projected to score 13.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Worthy to have 4 receptions for 47 yards and 0.4 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 9 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Bills
The forecast for kickoff is 50 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.