WR: Xavier Worthy - KC

2024 Season Summary

Key Stats

• Rookie year stats (reg. season): 17 GP, 13 starts, 98 targets → 59 receptions (60.2% catch rate) for 638 yards (10.8 YPR) and 6 receiving TDs

• Rushing usage (2024): 20 carries for 104 yards (5.2 YPC), 3 rushing TDs

Split Production Over Season

• Weeks 1–12: high average air yards (~11.9) but low catch rate (~51.9%)

• Weeks 13–18 & playoffs: deeper integration as underneath/shallow receiver—air yards dropped (~5.5), but catch rate jumped (~73.7%)

Super Bowl LIX Performance

• 8 receptions, 157 yards, 2 TDs

• Set single-game rookie Super Bowl record

• First Texas Longhorn to score in a Super Bowl

2025 Fantasy Football Outlook

Role & Snapshare

• Led Chiefs WRs in offensive snaps, and received high target volume late season and in playoffs—19 catches, 287 yards, 3 TDs in postseason

• Expected to maintain a three-WR set with Rice, Brown, and Smith-Schuster

• Rashee Rice’s return likely pushes Worthy deeper and shallow usage

Efficiency Trends

• Shift to shorter routes after midseason led to a catch rate rise from ~52% to ~74%

Big Play Upside

• While his deep target catch rate was below expectations, his elite speed (4.21 s) gives sustained big-play upside, especially targeting deep shots and reverses

• Super Bowl performance shows he can deliver explosive fantasy outputs: 157 yards & 2 TDs in one game

Risk Factors

• Role competition: Presence of Rice and Brown may siphon shallow targets; Worthy needs to earn deep play still

• Off-field: No charges pending, but minor legal incident offseason may attract distraction

Headliner Take

Xavier Worthy enters the 2025 season as a key piece of the Chiefs’ offense following a strong rookie campaign that included 59 receptions for 638 yards and 6 touchdowns, plus a standout Super Bowl performance (8 catches, 157 yards, 2 TDs). His elite speed (4.21-second 40-yard dash) makes him a constant big-play threat, while his late-season shift to shorter routes boosted his catch rate and PPR value. With Rashee Rice returning and other WR competition, Worthy’s weekly consistency may fluctuate, but his proven ability to deliver explosive plays gives him clear upside in fantasy lineups.