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Xavier Worthy

Xavier Worthy

WRKansas City Chiefs KC
DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith

WRPhiladelphia Eagles PHI
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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Worthy over Smith

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Xavier Worthy

Bounce-Back Potential in High-Powered Offense Makes Him an Intriguing Mid-Round Target

Xavier Worthy enters his third season positioned as an exterior receiver in Kansas City's explosive offensive attack. After battling a shoulder injury throughout the previous year, our season projection anticipates a rebound with roughly 56 receptions for 751 yards and 4 touchdowns, alongside added value on the ground with 15 rush attempts for 90 yards and a score.

His draft market trajectory has experienced notable shifts over the past month. After opening June with an ADP hovering in the early 80s, his cost has cooled down and stabilized around pick 117. This downward trend follows some viral practice clips and offseason chatter, transforming him into a discounted asset in fantasy drafts.

While recent practice videos sparked some online murmurs, Worthy remains an integral part of the team's vertical plans alongside fellow target earners. Given his discounted draft cost and explosive speed, our models suggest he offers tremendous upside relative to his current market price for managers willing to absorb some volatility.


Updated 10 hrs ago

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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Smith over Worthy

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook DeVonta Smith

Poised to Excel as the Focal Point of Philadelphia's Aerial Attack

DeVonta Smith steps into an elevated role this season following significant changes in the Philadelphia receiving corps, solidifying his status as the primary option on the perimeter. Anchoring our projections with an expected 82 receptions for 1,084 yards and 6 touchdowns, he offers exceptional volume and route-running efficiency. Operating alongside newcomer Makai Lemon and returning weapons, Smith maintains a firm grip on the team's top receiving duties.

His draft market trajectory reflects growing confidence from the fantasy community. After hovering in the mid-40s earlier in the spring, his ADP climbed sharply into the late third round at 38 overall. Our models view this rising cost as a fair valuation for a proven receiver stepping into a heightened target share rather than an over-hyped market reach.

Managers can trust his consistent weekly involvement and durability, making him a reliable anchor for fantasy rosters. With elite route craftsmanship and strong chemistry with his quarterback, Smith is well-positioned to easily surpass his previous output and deliver strong returns relative to his current draft price.


Updated 10 hrs ago

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Performance Xavier Worthy
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Xavier Worthy
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
2 IND πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
3 @MIA πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
4 @LV πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
5 BYE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
6 LAC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
7 @SEA πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
8 @DEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
9 NYJ πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
11 @ATL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 ARI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 @BUF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
13 @LAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
14 @CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
15 NE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
16 SF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
17 @LAC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
18 LV πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“

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Redzone Touches DeVonta Smith
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
2 @TEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
3 @CHI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
4 LAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
5 @JAC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
6 CAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
7 DAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
8 @WAS πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
10 NYG πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
11 BYE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 PIT πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
12 @DAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
13 @ARI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
14 IND πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
15 SEA πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
16 HOU πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
17 @SF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
18 @NYG πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
19 πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Xavier Worthy
OWN
81%
+2.9 compared to last week
START
19%
-2.9 compared to last week
OWN/START DeVonta Smith
OWN
98%
+2.5 compared to last week
START
79%
+0.52 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Xavier Worthy
46th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus DeVonta Smith
14th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Xavier Worthy

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 47th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 60th with 73.80 total points (4.10 avg).
  • Currently 235.5 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.1 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 49th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 48th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 591 and 12.85 YPC and is currently ranked 48th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 10 in rush attempts with 11 (0.61 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among WR.
  • Top 6 in rush yards with 87 (4.83 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -13, Rec Yards: -47 Rec TDs: -5,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 56, REC YDS: 751, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown DeVonta Smith

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 15th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 140.70 total points (7.41 avg).
  • Currently 168.6 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.4.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 1097 and 13.22 YPC and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 4, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 53rd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +23, Rec Yards: +334 Rec TDs: -4,
  • Known to break out for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 82, REC YDS: 1084, REC TDS: 6
Next Up Health Check
Injury Xavier Worthy

No Injury Reported

Injury DeVonta Smith

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Xavier Worthy

Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs VS Denver Broncos

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.47271.2619127624.42
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 4th with 160.00 total points (8.42 avg).
  • Currently 67 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 8.4.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 303.18 per game and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 1548 (91.06 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 3606 (212.12 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 2 in sacks with 68 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 18.29 per game and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -75.68, Turnovers: -6 Sacks: +15, INTs: -3, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: +0.47,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 52, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 19.4, YDS/G: 295.6
Matchups DeVonta Smith

Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles VS Washington Commanders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.53398.651084223.76
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 72.00 total points (4.24 avg).
  • Currently 155 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 27th in rush defense with 2406 (141.53 per game).
  • Ranked 23rd in pass defense with 4371 (257.12 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.53 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) and currently ranked 13th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +48.94, Turnovers: -7 Sacks: +3, INTs: EVEN, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.12,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 42, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 28.2, YDS/G: 408
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Xavier Worthy
15.87
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating DeVonta Smith
21.40
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Xavier Worthy
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 KC 16 98 59 638 10.8 6 20 104 5.2 3
2025 KC 15 81 46 591 12.8 1 11 87 7.9 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 67 41 505 12.2 3 11 66 5.9 1
Totals 34 200 124 1516 12.2 10 34 199 5.9 3
Career DeVonta Smith
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 PHI 16 103 64 916 14.3 5 0 0 0 0
2022 PHI 16 136 95 1210 12.7 7 0 0 0 0
2023 PHI 16 112 81 1066 13.2 7 0 0 0 0
2024 PHI 13 89 68 833 12.3 8 1 1 1 0
2025 PHI 16 124 83 1097 13.2 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 118 85 1111 13 7 0 0 1 0
Totals 89 617 431 5627 13.1 33 1 1 1 0
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