Xavier Worthy: 2026 fantasy football projection for Chiefs WR

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The Kansas City Chiefs will enter their 2026 campaign with something to prove after missing the playoffs last season.

Among the players who will be expected to step into a larger role in Kansas City's offense is wide receiver Xavier Worthy — a third-year pass-catcher with outstanding speed but notoriously limited consistency.

Take a look at how ESPN's fantasy football experts expect Worthy to perform in 2026:

Xavier Worthy 2025 stats​

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Worthy recorded 42 receptions on 73 targets last season for 532 yards and one touchdown. He also took 11 carries for 87 yards in the ground game, but failed to record a rushing touchdown.

Xavier Worthy 2026 fantasy football projection​

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According to ESPN's fantasy football experts, Worthy is projected to catch 55 passes for 788 yards and five touchdowns in 92 total targets. Additionally, ESPN projects he will rush for 76 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 carries.

Xavier Worthy fantasy analysis​

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While Worthy's projection is relatively underwhelming for a former first-round pick with such outstanding athletic ability, fantasy managers shouldn't overlook his ability to burn defenses for big gains, even if his utility is somewhat limited in PPR leagues.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Xavier Worthy: 2026 fantasy football projection for Chiefs WR

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