Willie Gay Fantasy

The Kansas City Chiefs opened the practice window for linebacker Willie Gay (toe) on Tuesday. It means that Gay will be eligible to come off Injured Reserve and play as early as Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The second-rounder last season has yet to play this year because of his turf-toe injury, but he should eventually return to a starting role after he had 39 tackles and a sack in 16 games (eight starts) during his rookie season. Kansas City's defense is allowing 307 passing yards per game and 146 rushing yards per game through four games in 2021, so they could certainly use some reinforcements. Fantasy managers will want to avoid the KC defense/special teams in Week 5 against a Bills offense that has come alive the last two weeks.

Oct. 5th • 8:25 PM

Kansas City Chiefs rookie linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (knee) will not play in Super Bowl LV after undergoing surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, according to a source informed of the situation. Gay will be on a four-month recovery timetable but should be ready in time for the start of the 2021 regular season. The 22-year-old from Mississippi State was selected with the 63rd overall pick in last year's draft and started eight of 16 regular season games, recording 39 tackles (three for loss), one sack, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. Gay hadn't appeared in a game for the Chiefs in the postseason, but his loss is a notable one for Kansas City's depth in the big game against Tampa Bay.

Jan. 29th • 11:45 AM

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is high on rookie linebacker Willie Gay Jr. and would love to see him displace Anthony Hitchens or Damien Wilson in the starting lineup in 2020. Gay was selected with the 63rd overall pick in the second round in this year's draft, and his speed is what can set him apart on his new team. The Mississippi State alumni stands at 6-foot-1, 243 pounds and has the frame and thickness to hold up on the inside. He has the strength to be a great tackler at the next level, but needs to improve his body control and composure between the tackles. KC's defense is their weak spot, but Gay could help the middle of this Chiefs Defense take a step forward.

May. 14th • 1:54 PM