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Xavier Worthy

Pos: WR2 Team: KC YoE: 0
Draft: RD 1, PICK 28
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


ESPN

RotoWire

Trends


"The 21st overall pick back in 2023, Johnston had the look of a bust after struggling to a 38-431-2 receiving line as a rookie. Things improved under a new coaching staff in Year 2, with Johnston doubling his rookie-season target share (from 11% to 22%) and scoring eight TDs (12th most among receivers). His production was inconsistent, however, as 43% of his fantasy points came in three games and he had seven single-digit outings. He finished 39th or lower in snaps, routes, targets, catches, yards and fantasy PPG, so, if he's going to join the WR3/flex discussion, he'll need a volume boost in order to offset TD regression to the mean (4.8 xTD). That boost is unlikely, as he'll now have to battle Mike Williams and Tre Harris for work behind Ladd McConkey. Johnston is only worth a late flier."


"The Chargers' top receiver, Ladd McConkey, is at his best working from the slot, yet also figures to get playing time in two-wide formations (as was the case for much of last season). Johnston thus finds himself in a tricky situation, despite being a recent first-round pick (22nd overall in 2023) who improved considerably between Years 1 and 2. The improved version was still wildly inconsistent, memorably putting up 186 yards in Week 18 before going catch-less (on five targets) in a wild-card round loss at Houston. Johnston is good with the ball in his hands, especially relative to other big WRs, but Harris may prove superior at getting open and catching the ball. There's also some chance, though perhaps a slim one, that Williams emerges as a real threat again, now two years removed from an ACL tear and returning to Los Angeles after a one-year sabbatical. The good news for those interested in Johnston is that his already-modest ADP figures to drop even further after the Harris pick."

Quentin Johnston's receiving yards have increased by 140.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Quentin Johnston's receptions have increased by 188.89% over the past 8 weeks.

Quentin Johnston's target share has increased by 58.98% over the past 10 weeks.

Quentin Johnston's targets have increased by 87.5% over the past 10 weeks.

Quentin Johnston's total yards have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.

Xavier Worthy

Pos: WR2 Team: KC YoE: 0
Draft: RD 1, PICK 28
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


ESPN

RotoWire

Trends


"The Chiefs selected Worthy in the first round last year and the speedster was a major difference-maker right out of the gate. He was involved as both a rusher and receiver, dominating with the ball in his hands (his 7.0 RAC was ninth best among WRs). Perhaps the most notable nugget pertaining to Worthy is his late-season emergence. He handled a hefty 26% target share (8.7 per game) in his final six games (including the playoffs) and scored at least 19 fantasy points in five of those games. Working with a QB (Patrick Mahomes) who has finished top 10 in passing yards and TDs seven straight years, as well as with Travis Kelce aging and Rashee Rice facing a possible suspension after missing most of 2024, the 22-year-old Worthy is well positioned for a big breakout. He's an intriguing WR2 target."


"Worthy was booked for assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, which is a third-degree felony, but after authorities spoke with witnesses, the district attorney is not accepting the case at this time. Worthy's lawyers indicated it was an attempt at extortion by Worthy's accuser. It sounds like Worthy could avoid any sort of discipline from the NFL."

Xavier Worthy's target share has increased by 55.45% over the past 10 weeks.

Xavier Worthy's receiving yards have increased by 96.98% over the past 16 weeks.

Xavier Worthy's targets have increased by 54.17% over the past 10 weeks.

Xavier Worthy's total yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

Xavier Worthy's receptions have increased by 85.71% over the past 10 weeks.


II. Historical Performance



Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

TGT

REC

YD

TD

FUM

YPA

TGT SHARE

2024

18

LAC

34 - 20

LV

14.0

13.0

186.0

0.0

0.0

13.29

0.389

2024

17

LAC

40 - 7

NE

8.0

5.0

48.0

0.0

0.0

6.0

0.2

2024

16

DEN

27 - 34

LAC

6.0

3.0

18.0

0.0

0.0

3.0

0.194

2024

15

TB

40 - 17

LAC

10.0

5.0

45.0

1.0

0.0

4.5

0.294

2024

14

LAC

17 - 19

KC

7.0

5.0

48.0

1.0

0.0

6.86

0.233

2024

13

LAC

17 - 13

ATL

4.0

2.0

12.0

0.0

0.0

3.0

0.167

2024

12

BAL

30 - 23

LAC

5.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.139

2024

11

CIN

27 - 34

LAC

8.0

2.0

48.0

1.0

0.0

6.0

0.222

2024

10

TEN

17 - 27

LAC

2.0

2.0

24.0

1.0

0.0

12.0

0.111

2024

9

LAC

27 - 10

CLE

5.0

4.0

118.0

1.0

0.0

23.6

0.185

2024

6

LAC

23 - 16

DEN

4.0

3.0

22.0

0.0

0.0

5.5

0.118

2024

4

KC

17 - 10

LAC

5.0

1.0

9.0

0.0

0.0

1.8

0.185

2024

3

LAC

10 - 20

PIT

2.0

2.0

44.0

1.0

0.0

22.0

0.1

2024

2

LAC

26 - 3

CAR

6.0

5.0

51.0

2.0

0.0

8.5

0.3

2024

1

LV

10 - 22

LAC

5.0

3.0

38.0

0.0

0.0

7.6

0.192

2023

18

KC

13 - 12

LAC

5.0

2.0

17.0

0.0

0.0

3.4

0.106

2023

17

LAC

9 - 16

DEN

6.0

3.0

29.0

0.0

0.0

4.83

0.158

2023

16

BUF

24 - 22

LAC

5.0

2.0

29.0

0.0

0.0

5.8

0.152

2023

15

LAC

21 - 63

LV

3.0

2.0

23.0

1.0

0.0

7.67

0.094

2023

14

DEN

24 - 7

LAC

4.0

3.0

91.0

0.0

0.0

22.75

0.095

2023

13

LAC

6 - 0

NE

7.0

5.0

52.0

0.0

0.0

7.43

0.189

2023

12

BAL

20 - 10

LAC

3.0

1.0

7.0

0.0

0.0

2.33

0.068

2023

11

LAC

20 - 23

GB

6.0

2.0

21.0

0.0

0.0

3.5

0.167

2023

10

DET

41 - 38

LAC

4.0

4.0

34.0

1.0

0.0

8.5

0.1

2023

9

LAC

27 - 6

NYJ

3.0

2.0

14.0

0.0

0.0

4.67

0.1

2023

8

CHI

13 - 30

LAC

6.0

5.0

50.0

0.0

0.0

8.33

0.15

2023

7

LAC

17 - 31

KC

2.0

1.0

20.0

0.0

0.0

10.0

0.067

2023

6

DAL

20 - 17

LAC

2.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.054

2023

4

LV

17 - 24

LAC

3.0

1.0

18.0

0.0

0.0

6.0

0.125

2023

3

LAC

28 - 24

MIN

3.0

2.0

10.0

0.0

0.0

3.33

0.062

2023

2

LAC

24 - 27

TEN

2.0

1.0

7.0

0.0

0.0

3.5

0.049

2023

1

MIA

36 - 34

LAC

3.0

2.0

9.0

0.0

0.0

3.0

0.091