Skyy

Moore

Moore was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, but could never really stick with the Chiefs’ receiving corps. He caught 43 passes for 494 yards and a touchdown over his first two seasons, while failing to catch any of his three targets last season. Moore adds value as a returner, recently returning a punt for a touchdown in the Chiefs’ preseason Week 2 game. The 49ers’ receiver group has been decimated by injuries and the recent suspension to Demarcus Robinson. They now add Moore, who is a shot in the dark at some production from the receiver spot. He is unlikely to hold fantasy relevance heading into the season.

Moore remains on injured reserve because of the abdomen injury he suffered in October. He was designated to return last week but never progressed past a limited practice. The Chiefs could activate him over the weekend, but all signs point to the two-time Super Bowl champ sitting this one out. Moore did not catch a pass in his third NFL season and will be heading for a roster spot during the summer.

Moore has a chance to be activated off of injured reserve in time for the Super Bowl, but even if he is activated, his contributions are expected to be minimal. Moore has now been limited in back-to-back practices to start the week. We’ll likely know his availability before the weekend.

The two-time Super Bowl champion has not yet caught a pass this season, but he appears to be on track to play in Super Bowl LIX. Moore may be able to contribute via special teams against the Eagles.

Moore suffered a core injury back in October and hasn’t played since. It seems highly unlikely the third-year pro will be activated from injured reserve for the Super Bowl, but even if he is, he wasn’t playing a meaningful role before his injury. Moore’s stock has steadily declined every year since the Chiefs made him a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He caught zero passes in six games this season before his injury.

This move corresponds with the trade for DeAndre Hopkins becoming official. Moore was a second-round pick of the Chiefs in 2022 but has slowly fallen down the depth chart to the point where he has yet to catch a pass in any of the team’s six games this season. Moore will be eligible to return in Week 12.

Smith-Schuster left Sunday’s win over the 49ers with a right hamstring injury, and the wideout will miss at least one more contest with the issue. With the 27-year-old unavailable, it makes Xavier Worthy the top wide receiver in the passing attack, and should lead to more targets for players like Mecole Hardman and Skyy Moore.

Though he’s not taking every first-team practice rep with Brown sidelined, Watson — who had 27 catches as a wind sprinter last year in the KC offense — looks to be the favorite to join Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice in three-receiver sets until Brown is ready to return. Brown went to the hospital after sustaining a serious shoulder injury in the Chiefs’ preseason opener against the Jaguars last weekend. He could be in danger of missing the team’s season opener against the Ravens. Mecole Hardman and Skyy Moore could have a rotational role while Brown is out. Moore was not targeted on seven routes last week against the Jags.

According to Reid, Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation. Reid compared Brown’s injury to the injury that cost Tyreek Hill four games during the 2019 season. Brown went to the hospital for further evaluation, so we’ll likely know more about the length of his absence in the coming days. Brown has been developing a nice rapport with Patrick Mahomes in training camp and was replaced by Skyy Moore after his injury. Moore would presumably take over for Brown if he misses any regular season action, but his absence would primarily boost Rashee Rice and rookie Xavier Worthy’s fantasy stocks.

Even with the Chiefs hurting for help at wideout, Moore saw his disastrous rookie receiving total of 250 decline to 244. He did play in two fewer games thanks to a knee injury, though that’s not exactly a good thing. Instantly passed by second-rounder Rashee Rice on the depth chart, Moore couldn’t hang with the likes of Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson. Still only 24 in September, former small-school prospect Moore could theoretically finally improve as a third-year pro, but it’s just as likely he’s left off the 53-man roster altogether. Moore’s Dynasty light is just about extinguished.