XavierWorthy

News: 4 days agoWorthy failed to bring in either of his targets Monday, losing 10 yards on two rushing attempts in an overtime win over the Buccaneers.

Spin: Worthy turned in a true negative fantasy performance after losing 10 yards on his only two touches Monday. The speedy rookie took a backseat to veteran DeAndre Hopkins (8-86-2 receiving line), and that may be a trend that continues in the second half of the season following Kansas City's big trade in Week 8. Worthy is still a key part of the offense, as evidenced by his four attempted plays Monday, and still should be considered a flex option ahead of Sunday's tilt against Denver.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: That the Chiefs paid handsomely to move up to 28th overall in the NFL draft to select Worthy speaks volumes about their regard for his big-play ability. In his final season at Texas, he averaged 7.7 yards after the catch per target and broke 15 tackles, and he ultimately broke the 40-yard dash record at the NFL combine (4.21 seconds). Though the Chiefs' receiving depth should afford them patience with Worthy's development, his ability to stretch the field will prove handy to them from Day 1. If he clicks, he could deliver fantasy WR3 numbers right from the start. Bear in mind, however, that players of his ilk often have their single-game statistical peaks and valleys.