Fantasy Player Profile Jalen Royals
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- WR #11
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JalenRoyals
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- Manager: FA
vs. HOU: #3 vs opposing WR - 26.03 FPA
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Inactive again Week 9
Royals (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's battle against the Bills, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Royals is inactive as a coach's decision for the second straight week. The rookie wideout has logged 35 offensive snaps over four games this season and has yet to draw a target.
Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Week 8
Royals (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Commanders.
Analysis: Royals was a healthy scratch for the Chiefs' first three games of the regular season before making his NFL debut against the Ravens in Week 4. He hasn't recorded a target in each of Kansas City's last four games and will observe Monday's game on the sidelines in street clothes. Royals' next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Bills on Sunday.
Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees first pro action in Week 4
Royals accrued zero targets during Sunday's 37-20 win against the Ravens.
Analysis: Royals didn't accumulate any snaps in any of the first three weeks, but the Chiefs took hold of a sizable lead against the Ravens, enough so that in the second half, the bench players got into the mix. Royals remains buried on the depth chart at this juncture, and there's little reason to anticipate that changing, especially with Rashee Rice's six-game suspension expiring prior to the Week 7 clash with the Raiders.
Published: Tue, Sep 30 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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Not involved in Week 3
Royals did not record a single snap in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Royals was active for the first time in his rookie season, however, he did not see the field at all in the contest. The rookie wideout has been dealing with knee tendinitis since mid-August, but he was finally healthy enough to suit up in Week 3. Despite this, the coaching staff decided to keep Royals off the field after he practiced for the first time in a month ahead of Week 3. It's plausible to think the 22-year-old will continue to develop and see some usage in the Chiefs passing attack,…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 24 at 5:51am by Rotowire.com
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Pro debut on tap
Royals (knee) is active for Sunday's game at the Giants, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Royals had been dealing with knee tendinitis since mid-August, which delayed the rookie fourth-round pick's pro debut. Now that he's cleared for action, he'll be available to a Chiefs receiving corps that again will be without Xavier Worthy (shoulder). However, it remains to be see how Royals will be incorporated in a healthy group that includes Hollywood Brown, Tyquan Thornton, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jason Brownlee and Nikko Remigio.
Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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NFL debut in Week 3?
Royals (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
Analysis: Despite practicing in full both Thursday and Friday, Royals is still questionable to play in Sunday's contest. The 2025 fourth-round pick from Utah State has yet to make his NFL debut after posting 126 receptions for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over his final two seasons in college. If Royals is able to take the field in Week 3, he'll likely play a depth role in the Chiefs' wide receiver corps.
Published: Fri, Sep 19 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Upgrades to full practice
Royals (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Royals' knee injury kept him sidelined for Kansas City's first two games of the regular season, but he looks ready to take the field Sunday night on the road against the Giants. The rookie fourth-round pick will bolster a receiving corps that may also return Xavier Worthy (shoulder) in Week 3.
Published: Thu, Sep 18 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially limited Wednesday
Royals (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Royals is practicing for the first time since having missed Kansas City's first two games of the regular season due to knee tendinitis, so to see him handling even limited reps is encouraging. The rookie fourth-round pick will work to continue progressing at practice and gain clearance in time to suit up Sunday night on the road against the Giants.
Published: Wed, Sep 17 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to work at practice Wednesday
Coach Andy Reid said that Royals (knee) is in line to practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Royals, who has been managing knee tendinitis, is thus moving toward a potential return to action after missing the Chiefs' first two regular-season games. Once available, the 2025 fourth-rounder figures to compete with Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster for WR snaps that don't go to Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Hollywood Brown.
Published: Wed, Sep 17 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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Pro debut delayed again
Royals (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.
Analysis: Royals thus will push back his pro debut one more week due to the knee tendinitis that has bothered him since at least Aug. 18. He has yet to practice this season, so until he does he likely won't be a candidate to suit up on game days. No. 1 WR Xavier Worthy is tending to a dislocated right shoulder that he suffered Week 1, so even if he's available whenever Royals is able to suit up, the former may not be operating at full capacity, thereby opening up snaps and targets for the rest of the…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 12 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Friday
Royals (knee) was a non-participant at Friday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Royals has been tending to knee tendinitis since at least Aug. 18 and hasn't been able to practice in any capacity in the meantime, delaying the rookie fourth-round pick's pro debut. It's unclear if he has any chance to suit up Sunday versus the Eagles, but Friday's injury report may provide clarity on that front.
Published: Fri, Sep 12 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice again
Royals (knee) will not practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Royals hasn't yet practiced in any capacity during the regular season, though head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that the rookie wideout has been progressing. He was inactive Week 1 and appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
Published: Thu, Sep 11 at 10:57am by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
Royals (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Andy Reid noted that Royals -- who was inactive Week 1 -- is doing better and making progress but acknowledged that at this stage it's too early to know if the wideout will be able to play Sunday against the Eagles, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports. For now, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton are Kansas City's top healthy/available WRs.
Published: Wed, Sep 10 at 10:13am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 1
Royals (knee) is ruled out for Friday's regular-season opener against the Chargers and will not travel with the team to Brazil.
Analysis: Coach Andy Reid previously said he didn't expect Royals to be available Week 1, so his being ruled out doesn't come as a surprise. Kansas City didn't hold a practice session Wednesday, but he was a non-participant Tuesday due to lingering knee tendinitus. The rookie fourth-round pick's next chance to play will arrive Week 2 at home versus the Eagles. With Rashee Rice suspended the first six games of the season, Royals will have a path to compete with JuJu Smith-Schuster for snaps behind Xavier…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 3 at 6:32am by Rotowire.com
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DNP on Tuesday
Royals (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Coach Andy Reid already said last week that he didn't expect Royals to be available to play in Friday's Week 1 opener against the Chargers. The rookie wideout is dealing with knee tendinitis. With Rashee Rice also out due to suspension, Kansas City's top wideouts against Los Angeles are expected to be Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Published: Tue, Sep 2 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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Looking unlikely for Week 1
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Royals (knee) is not expected to suit up against the Chargers in Week 1, Jesse Newell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Royals missed Kansas City's preseason finale due to knee tendinitis and looks set to also sit out the team's regular-season opener, but as the Chiefs didn't place him on IR while cutting down to a 53-man roster, it seems the rookie fourth-round pick is expected to miss less than four games before returning to action. With Rashee Rice (suspension) out the first six weeks of the season, Royals will have an opportunity to push for snaps behind Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown (ankle) and JuJu…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 29 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined Tuesday
Royals (knee) remained sidelined for Tuesday's practice, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Analysis: Royals is battling knee tendinitis and missed the Chiefs' final preseason contest. Coach Andy Reid indicated Tuesday that Royals' return isn't imminent, according to Goldman. His availability for Week 1 against the Chargers on Sept. 5 appears to be in question. Royals' early-season role is to be determined behind Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown (ankle) and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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DNP due to knee tendinitis
Royals (knee tendinitis) won't practice Monday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen whether Royals' knee tendinitis is something he can manage and possibly play through, but this injury has cropped up at an unfortunate time, with Kansas City's Sept. 5 regular-season opener against the Chargers fast approaching. The rookie fourth-round pick had been receiving some first-team reps in practice as Kansas City deals with numerous injuries to its receiving corps, and Royals has contributed 75 yards on two kickoff returns through two preseason games, in addition…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 18 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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Totals 40 all-purpose yards in loss
Royals brought in three of five targets for 14 yards and returned one kickoff for 26 yards in the Chiefs' 20-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Saturday night.
Analysis: The rookie fourth-round pick was solid in his first taste of professional game action, and he logged a team-high target total while also tying for the lead in receptions. Royals will presumably have a steep climb to meaningful playing time as long as the Chiefs' top four receivers are available, but he could certainly see expanded opportunity whenever Rashee Rice serves what's expected to be a multi-game suspension.
Published: Sat, Aug 9 at 10:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees some first-team reps
Royals logged most of his repetitions during Wednesday's practice with the first-team offense, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Taylor notes that Royals fared well Wednesday while running routes alongside fellow wideouts Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown. The report adds that the rookie fourth-rounder was often on the field when Rashee Rice wasn't, which is worth noting given the possibility Rice may be suspended by the NFL before the start of the season.
Published: Thu, Jul 24 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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