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With injuries to key receivers Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown, the Kansas City Chiefs are turning to rookie Xavier Worthy as their top wide receiver. Coach Andy Reid emphasized the importance of spreading the ball among various receivers rather than relying solely on Worthy. The Chiefs are also dealing with injuries to running back Isiah Pacheco, but recently signed Kareem Hunt has stepped up to lead the rushing attack.
- Xavier Worthy is stepping up as the Chiefs' top receiver with injuries to others.
- The Chiefs plan to distribute targets among multiple receivers.
- Kareem Hunt has made an immediate impact in his first game back.
Xavier Worthy | WR
Breakout
Pickup
Week 4
3 receptions
73 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Leads the team in catches (9), yards (154), and touchdowns (2).
- Showed potential with three catches for 73 yards and a 54-yard touchdown against the Chargers.
JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR
Pickup
- Expected to see increased playing time with Rice out.
- Has a strong rapport with QB Patrick Mahomes.
Skyy Moore | WR
Pickup
- Has struggled with consistency and dropped passes.
- Coach Reid remains optimistic about his development.
Travis Kelce | TE
Week 4
7 receptions
89 rec yards
- Had a productive game with seven catches for 89 yards.
- Exploited the Chargers' zone defense effectively.
Kareem Hunt | RB
Week 4
15 carries
69 rush yards
- Led the team in rushing in his first game back with 69 yards.
- Quickly adapted to the team's system.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Struggling with injuries to key players but adapting with new talent.
- The offense is expected to be more balanced moving forward.