Outlook Jalen Royals
Jalen Royals vs. Chargers — Minimal Usage Expected Despite Depleted Receiver Room
Kansas City faces Los Angeles with wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton both ruled out, giving Royals an opportunity for added snaps on the perimeter. Even with vacated targets across the offense, Royals has drawn just two targets across his recent action, meaning Patrick Mahomes will likely lean more on Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy.
Our weekly projection pegs Royals for 1.6 catches and roughly 20 receiving yards on 3.3 targets (4.7 fantasy points). Kansas City sits as heavy favorites in an expected lower-scoring matchup, and with Royals rostered in just 2% of leagues, fantasy managers should leave him on the bench in standard formats.
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Outlook Quentin Johnston
Quentin Johnston at Kansas City — Severe Offensive Headwinds Limit Upside
Johnston enters the matchup without an injury designation despite a chest issue limiting him in practice earlier in the week. While starting outside with teammate Tre' Harris ruled out, the Chargers' passing game faces massive obstacles with starting tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt sidelined against an undefeated Chiefs defense.
Fantasy managers have steadily lost trust, with Johnston's roster rate falling to 35% and start rate down to 2%. Our models project him for roughly 2.4 catches and 36 yards on five targets, making him an unreliable option who is best left on fantasy benches in a difficult road environment.
