Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy led rookies in Week 1 touchdowns

#Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy scored more touchdowns in Week 1 than any other player in the 2024 draft class.

The Kansas City Chiefs are riding high heading into Week 2 of the regular season after an exciting 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.

Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown still nursing an injury he sustained during the preseason, but the rest of the Chiefs’ receiving corps stepped up to fill the void left in his absence.

Second-year wideout Rashee Rice led Kansas City with 103 receiving yards, but rookie Xavier Worthy stole the show against Baltimore with a two-touchdown performance in his regular season debut.

On Tuesday, KC Sports Network tweeted a touchdown log of rookie wide receivers in Week 1 that showed Worthy leading the pack after his stellar performance last Thursday.

https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork/status/1833589517707583532

Worthy was drafted in the first round of the 2024 draft after running the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Draft history, and is has already become a key part of the Chiefs’ offense.

Expect to see more from Worthy and Rice when Kansas City faces off against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid on ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s injury recovery: ‘It’s heading in the right direction’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s injury recovery: ‘It’s heading in the right direction’ | @EdEastonJr

‘Hollywood’ Brown’s preseason injury has delayed his debut with the Kansas City Chiefs. The team was able to pick up the victory without the veteran wide receiver, but he may be on the mend and ready for a return soon.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the possibility of Brown returning to the lineup ahead of Sunday’s Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

“So with Tyreek (Hill), listen, everybody’s different, but it’s the same type of injury. He’s getting close. I know he’s feeling better. We’ve just got to kind of see where it goes from here.” said Reid. “They’ve been doing these periodic tests on them and making sure that he’s headed in the right direction, and scans and all that, but it looks like it’s heading in the right direction. Now we just have to see where it goes from there.”

Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation last month during the first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Former Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill’s timeline continues to be the comparison, but Reid wants to ensure Brown has had enough time to heal properly and passes this week’s tests with the training staff.

Chiefs vs. Ravens Week 1: How to watch, listen and stream

Check out everything you need to know to watch, listen, or stream the #Chiefs’ Week 1 matchup against the #Ravens on Thursday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off the NFL’s 2024 regular season with a Thursday night matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, their first meeting since a dramatic 17-10 win in the AFC Championship game in January.

This game marks the start of Kansas City’s attempt to complete the NFL’s first-ever three-peat and promises to be among the best matchups on the league’s Week 1 schedule.

With veteran wide receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown out in Thursday’s game, the reigning Super Bowl champs will need to turn to receivers Xavier Worthy and JuJu Smith-Schuster to compete with the Ravens’ high-powered offense.

Fans should expect to see the teams’ newest additions fill the gap left by the temporary loss of Brown.

Below are important game details about this preseason matchup:

Game information:

Who: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens

When: Thursday, September 5, 7:20 p.m. CST

Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – Kanas City, Missouri

Streaming:

In-market live stream: FuboTV (free 7-day trial)

Streaming: NFL+ or Peacock

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Broadcast:

TV: NBC, KSHB-TV (Channel 41) (Watch FREE with Fubo)

Radio: KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan)

Broadcasters:

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Chris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline)

Opponent wire site:

Ravens Wire

2024 Schedule:

Week Date Opponent Time
1 Thursday, Sept. 5 vs. Baltimore Ravens 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC
2 Sunday, Sept. 15 vs. Cincinnati Bengals 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS
3 Sunday, Sept. 22 @ Atlanta Falcons 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC
4 Sunday, Sept. 29 @ Los Angeles Chargers 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS
5 Monday, Oct. 7 vs. New Orleans Saints 7:15 p.m CT on ESPN
6 BYE BYE BYE
7 Sunday, Oct. 20 @ San Francisco 49ers 3:25 p.m. CT on FOX
8 Sunday, Oct. 27 @ Las Vegas Raiders 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS
9 Monday, Nov. 4 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7:15 p.m. CT on ESPN
10 Sunday, Nov. 10 vs. Denver Broncos Noon CT on CBS
11 Sunday, Nov. 17 @ Buffalo Bills 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS
12 Sunday, Nov. 24 @ Carolina Panthers Noon CT on CBS
13 Friday, Nov. 29 vs Las Vegas Raiders 2 p.m. CT on Prime
14 Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Los Angeles Chargers 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC
15 Sunday, Dec. 15 @ Cleveland Browns Noon CT on CBS
16 Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Houston Texans Noon CT on NBC
17 Wednesday, Dec. 25 @ Pittsburgh Steelers Noon CT on Netflix
18 Sunday, Jan. 5 @ Denver Broncos TBD

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Previewing Chiefs’ Week 1 game vs. Ravens on Chiefs Wire Podcast

On the latest episode of @TheChiefsWire podcast: @EdEastonJr’s chats w/ Don Cheadle & @TheJohnDillon speaks to ‘Hollywood’ Brown #BALvsKC

We’re back with an all-new episode of the Chiefs Wire podcast! This week, we’re previewing the Kansas City Chiefs Week 1 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

Chiefs Wire Managing Editor John Dillon recently sat down with Chiefs wide receiver ‘Hollywood’ Brown to discuss adjusting to his new team and NFL Rivals, an officially licensed video game of the National Football League and NFL Players Association.

We check in with this past week’s press conferences, which featured comments from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and head coach Andy Reid ahead of Thursday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium. Lastly, Senior Writer Ed Easton Jr. speaks with award-winning actor and longtime Chiefs fan Don Cheadle.

With just hours between the release of the first Chiefs Wire Podcast and Kansas City’s first game of the 2024 season, listeners can look forward to being well-informed about all developments relative to Brown’s injury, the team’s game plan, and get to know better a Missouri native and celebrity member of Chiefs Kingdom.

Check out the link below to get your fill of Chiefs talk ahead of tonight’s kickoff:

Chiefs injury report: Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown listed out

WR Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown was the only player listed out on the #Chiefs’ injury report on Tuesday.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to play the first game of the 2024 season on Thursday as they face the Baltimore Ravens for the first time since the AFC Championship Game in January.

This Week 1 matchup could have major implications toward the end of the season, and head coach Andy Reid is expected to utilize all available players for the game.

On Tuesday, the Chiefs released their full injury report ahead of Thursday’s game, which had wide receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown listed as out.

Take a look at the full injury report below, which was posted by Chiefs senior team reporter Matt McMullen on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/kcchiefs_matt/status/1831068214790668321?s=46

The Chiefs will rely heavily on their depth at wide receiver to fill the gap left by the temporary loss of Brown. With the additions of Xavier Worthy and JuJu Smith-Schuster in the offseason, Andy Reid’s offense is expected to remain productive with quarterback Patrick Mahomes at the helm.

Hollywood Brown explains what Chiefs are looking for in their WRs

During an interview with #Chiefs Wire, Hollywood Brown broke down what Andy Reid is looking to get from his WRs this season.

The Kansas City Chiefs made significant investments at the wide receiver position during the 2024 offseason, and are set to get their first look at their new pass-catchers in action against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.

Free agent addition Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown won’t see action against Baltimore after sustaining an injury in the preseason but sat down with Chiefs Wire for an interview last week to talk about what he has seen from Kansas City’s revamped receiving corps.

When asked about what Brett Veach, Andy Reid, and Patrick Mahomes are looking for from their receivers this season, Brown made it clear that it all comes down to the basics.

“They’re looking for guys that are going to get open who can make plays after the catch [and] just get separation,” Brown explained. “For me, that’s my game. That’s what I excel at, so that’s where I fit in. All the guys in the room, I feel like we all separate pretty good and catch the ball and make big plays.”

Last season, the Chiefs’ receivers struggled to do the little things right, and it cost Kansas City a chance to earn a first-round bye in the playoffs.

Though Brown won’t be able to show fans what he can do against Baltimore on September 5, he is sure to put on a show when he takes the field to make his regular-season debut after recovering from his most recent injury.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid on the importance of veteran wide receiver during ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s absence

Kansas City #Chiefs HC Andy Reid on the importance of Justin Watson during ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s absence | @EdEastonJr

Wide receiver ‘Hollywood’ Brown was injured in the preseason and will be unavailable to start the season, leaving a void in the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed Brown’s absence but suggested veteran receiver Justin Watson is more than ready to step into the role. He spoke about it during Sunday’s press conference after practice.

“Yeah, Justin’s (Watson) always kind of a big part of it, silently. He doesn’t say much, and he doesn’t get into a lot of pubs (publicity). He’s always been a pretty big part of what we do.” said Reid. “That part won’t change. He’ll be in there running around, and even when Hollywood comes back, he’ll be in there running around. So he’s a smart, skilled kid who loves to play the game. Plays hard every snap at practice and games.”

Watson is a three-time Super Bowl champion. He was also a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player on the team that defeated Kansas City in Super Bowl LV. He finished last season with 27 catches for 460 yards and three touchdowns.

Fantasy football: Where to draft Kansas City Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown

Analyzing Kansas City Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Marquise “Hollywood” Brown signed a 1-year deal worth $7 million with the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason. Brown spent the last 2 seasons with Arizona after playing his first 3 seasons with Baltimore, the team that drafted him in the 1st round (25th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma.

Below, we look at Hollywood Brown’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

After having his worst statistical season since his rookie campaign last year, Brown is expected to get back to his 1,000-receiving-yard self now that he’ll be catching passes from QB Patrick Mahomes. Brown is expected to be a dynamic piece in the Kansas City offense that desperately needed receivers.

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Hollywood Brown’s ADP: 117.16

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Brown’s 117.16 ADP in redraft leagues puts him in the range of the 10th (12-team league) to 15th round (8-team league). His ADP ranks 7th on the Chiefs. RB Isiah Pacheco (22.47) is 1st, followed by Mahomes (26.38), TE Travis Kelce (29.10), WR Rashee Rice (61.82), WR Xavier Worthy (79.65) TE Jared Wiley (113.64).

Among all wideout, Brown’s ADP puts him 51st at the position, just behind Buffalo’s Khalil Shakir (116.28), Las Vegas’ Jakobi Meyers (109.81) and Detroit’s Jameson Williams (107.43). Brown is just head of the Chargers’ Josh Palmer (119.46), Green Bay’s Romeo Doubs (121.21) and San Francisco rookie Ricky Pearsall (122.48).

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Hollywood Brown’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 14

Receptions | targets: 51 | 101

Receiving yards: 574

Receiving touchdowns: 4

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Where should you draft Brown?

Brown’s fantasy value should get a hefty boost from playing alongside Mahomes, but the fact that he has to share targets with Rice, Worthy, Kelce and Pacheco hurts his value a bit.

Brown will still be a fantastic deep threat alongside Worthy as both have blazing speed, but Mahomes will more than likely still prefer Rice and Kelce in underneath routes.

There is no clear WR1 on the Chiefs yet, so Brown does have a pretty high ceiling fantasy wise, especially if he can take the top off of defenses because we all know how much Mahomes loves to throw the deep ball.

A big concern with Brown is that he suffered a chest injury in a preseason game that will have sideline him for the first few weeks of the season. So, be aware of that.

I’m not sold on Brown being a bad fantasy pick. In fact, I like him as a depth WR or FLEX option, especially in bigger leagues. Brown will have some single-digit fantasy games no doubt, but in this Chiefs offense, he is also bound to make some explosive plays that raise his fantasy value.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Kansas City Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown

Analyzing Kansas City Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Marquise “Hollywood” Brown signed a 1-year deal worth $7 million with the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason. Brown spent the last 2 seasons with Arizona after playing his first 3 seasons with Baltimore, the team that drafted him in the 1st round (25th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma.

Below, we look at Hollywood Brown’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

After having his worst statistical season since his rookie campaign last year, Brown is expected to get back to his 1,000-receiving-yard self now that he’ll be catching passes from QB Patrick Mahomes. Brown is expected to be a dynamic piece in the Kansas City offense that desperately needed receivers.

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Hollywood Brown’s ADP: 117.16

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Brown’s 117.16 ADP in redraft leagues puts him in the range of the 10th (12-team league) to 15th round (8-team league). His ADP ranks 7th on the Chiefs. RB Isiah Pacheco (22.47) is 1st, followed by Mahomes (26.38), TE Travis Kelce (29.10), WR Rashee Rice (61.82), WR Xavier Worthy (79.65) TE Jared Wiley (113.64).

Among all wideout, Brown’s ADP puts him 51st at the position, just behind Buffalo’s Khalil Shakir (116.28), Las Vegas’ Jakobi Meyers (109.81) and Detroit’s Jameson Williams (107.43). Brown is just head of the Chargers’ Josh Palmer (119.46), Green Bay’s Romeo Doubs (121.21) and San Francisco rookie Ricky Pearsall (122.48).

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Hollywood Brown’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 14

Receptions | targets: 51 | 101

Receiving yards: 574

Receiving touchdowns: 4

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Where should you draft Brown?

Brown’s fantasy value should get a hefty boost from playing alongside Mahomes, but the fact that he has to share targets with Rice, Worthy, Kelce and Pacheco hurts his value a bit.

Brown will still be a fantastic deep threat alongside Worthy as both have blazing speed, but Mahomes will more than likely still prefer Rice and Kelce in underneath routes.

There is no clear WR1 on the Chiefs yet, so Brown does have a pretty high ceiling fantasy wise, especially if he can take the top off of defenses because we all know how much Mahomes loves to throw the deep ball.

A big concern with Brown is that he suffered a chest injury in a preseason game that will have sideline him for the first few weeks of the season. So, be aware of that.

I’m not sold on Brown being a bad fantasy pick. In fact, I like him as a depth WR or FLEX option, especially in bigger leagues. Brown will have some single-digit fantasy games no doubt, but in this Chiefs offense, he is also bound to make some explosive plays that raise his fantasy value.

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Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown on ‘NFL Rivals’ Season 2

Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown sat down with #Chiefs Wire to talk about Season 2 of ‘NFL Rivals’, a mobile game licensed by the NFL and NFLPA.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to take the field in Week 1 of the NFL’s 2024 regular season against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday but will be without wide receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown for the highly anticipated matchup.

Brown, who sustained an injury in the preseason that will keep him out of the game, sat down with Chiefs Wire last week to talk about NFL Rivals, an officially licensed video game of the National Football League and NFL Players Association.

Brown described the experience that NFL Rivals offers and compared it to a cult-classic game that many fans might remember from the mid-2000s.

“NFL Rivals is like an arcade-style football game,” Brown explained. “It’s real fast-paced [and] fun. You have like a gym, you build your team up and squad up and play, and it’s mobile, so that is what’s exciting about it for me, it’s pretty fun.

“With this game, you build up your team, and it’s like your own individual card like you can sell that card and you compete it reminds me of NFL Street, arcade-type of style. It’s fun building your squad and getting the guys you want on your team and being like that [general manager] sort of.”

When asked if he is a player who fans can add to their team, Brown answered in the affirmative.

“Yeah, I’m definitely a player that you should add to your squad,” Brown said.

NFL Rivals is free to play, has over 5 million downloads and over 115 million games played since it launched, and is available in the App Store and Google Play Store.

Be sure to add Brown to your squad this season as he gets his feet wet playing with Patrick Mahomes in Andy Reid’s offense.