Terry McLaurin vs Xavier Worthy: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Terry McLaurin and Xavier Worthy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Washington Commanders wide receiver put up 9.5 PPG in 2025 over 10 games; Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 6.3 in 14. A 3.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.2 points favors Terry McLaurin, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Terry McLaurin turned 60 targets into 582 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: Terry McLaurin is off Week 14 and Xavier Worthy Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
