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The Kansas City Chiefs will be without wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for their upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury. With Smith-Schuster sidelined, Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, and Mecole Hardman are expected to step up as the team's primary wide receivers. Both Worthy and Hopkins are projected to be in the WR3 range for Week 9.
- JuJu Smith-Schuster's absence opens up opportunities for other WRs.
- Worthy and Hopkins are viable options for fantasy lineups this week.
Xavier Worthy | WR
Pickup
Week 9
- Expected to step up in the absence of Smith-Schuster.
- Ranked in WR3 range for Week 9.
DeAndre Hopkins | WR
Pickup
Week 9
- Also expected to fill in as a key WR with Smith-Schuster out.
- Ranked in WR3 range for Week 9.
Mecole Hardman | WR
Pickup
Week 9
- Included in the top four WRs for the Chiefs.
- Could see increased targets this week.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Will need to rely on depth at WR with Smith-Schuster out.
- Expect a more diversified passing game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Could benefit from facing a depleted Chiefs receiving corps.