Watson caught 1 of 2 targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 27-24 win against Denver.
Analysis: Watson made his first catch since Week 13 in this one and played only 22 offensive snaps (37 percent), falling well below his snap counts over the last three weeks. Even big snap counts don't tend to result in much fantasy production from Watson, who can be left on the waiver wire in most formats.
Jan 3, 2023 10:24 AM EST
Watson hauled in 0 of 2 targets for zero yards during Sunday's 30-24 overtime victory versus the Texans.
Analysis: Watson hasn't hauled in a pass in either of the last two games despite playing 60-plus percent of the snaps in each of them. He hasn't drawn more than two targets since Week 11, and there's little reason to roster him in any format at this point.
Dec 20, 2022 9:05 AM EST
Watson didn't haul in either of his targets during Sunday's 34-28 win versus the Broncos.
Analysis: Despite playing 64 percent of the offensive snaps, Watson drew just two targets and couldn't reel in either of them, finishing the day with an empty stat line for the first time since Week 6. That being said, Watson hasn't topped three catches in a game this season and has just two receiving touchdowns, so there isn't a ton to like from a fantasy perspective.
Dec 13, 2022 8:41 AM EST
Watson hauled in his only target for 15 yards during Sunday's 27-24 loss against the Bengals.
Analysis: Watson's snap count dipped to just 62 percent (34 snaps) in this one, his lowest mark since Week 9 aginst the Titans. Even when he's seen more playing time, Watson hasn't tallied more than three catches in a game and has just one touchdown on the ledger, so he's not much of a fantasy asset.
Dec 6, 2022 8:57 AM EST
Watson gathered in all two targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 26-10 win against the Rams.
Analysis: Watson has seen the largest uptick in his snap count over the last three weeks with Mecole Hardman (abdomen) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) either sidelined or limited, while rookie Skyy Moore has also enjoyed an increased snap count. Once Smith-Schuster is back in full, the pair could see their workloads reduced a bit, though Hardman's continued absence should open the door for additional snaps. Even so, Watson hasn't reeled in more than three passes in a game this season, so he's not on the fantasy radar in most formats.
Nov 29, 2022 9:17 AM EST
Watson recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 67 yards during Sunday's 30-27 win versus the Chargers.
Analysis: Watson logged a season-high 57 offensive snaps in this contest (88 percent), which wasn't as shocking following the news that JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) would be sidelined for the game and Kadarius Toney (hamstring) also left early and didn't return. If Toney and Smith-Schuster remain sidelined next week, Watson could be worth a look in daily fantasy and some season-long formats.
Nov 22, 2022 3:27 PM EST
Watson's in line for an expanded role Sunday against the Chargers, as Adam Teicher of ESPN reports that both JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) will miss the game.
Analysis: Kansas City's top four wide receivers will be Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Watson, Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore. Valdes-Scantling has been battling an illness this week, Moore's an unproven rookie who hasn't made much of an impact on offense and Toney has been with the team for less than a month. Watson has built up a rapport with Patrick Mahomes, albeit in a depth role, but he'll have some upside on SNF given the lack of healthy alternatives in Kansas City's high-powered passing game.
Nov 18, 2022 11:29 AM EST
Watson turned his lone target into a 12-yard reception in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: With Mecole Hardman (abdomen) inactive for the Week 10 contest and with JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) exiting early, Watson played a season-high 45 snaps on offense (73 percent share). That snap count actually handily outpaced Kadarius Toney (28, 45 percent) for third among Kansas City wideouts, but Toney (four receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown, two carries for 33 yards) was far more involved than Watson. Given how Toney was able to capitalize on his touches, it wouldn't be surprising if his snap count surpassed Watson's in Week 11 against the Chargers, regardless of the statuses of Hardman and Smith-Schuster.
Nov 15, 2022 12:48 PM EST
Watson failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Watson was held without a catch on one target for the second straight week, playing just 14 of the Chiefs' 80 offensive snaps Sunday. With so many mouths to feed in Kansas City, the veteran wideout find himself as an afterthought in the offense behind fellow receivers Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Juju Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman and Skyy Moore. Watson should remain out of fantasy lineups when the Chiefs host the Raiders in Week 5.
Oct 5, 2022 3:15 AM EST
Watson failed to corral his lone target while playing nine snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: After recording a 41-yard touchdown reception in last week's win over the Chargers, Watson was unable to come through with a splash play Sunday while taking the field for just 15 percent of the Chiefs' snaps on offense. So long as Kansas City has all of JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Mecole Hardman available at receiver, Watson will be unlikely to find himself on the field for even a third of the Chiefs' offensive plays in most games.
Sep 27, 2022 9:11 AM EST
Watson (chest) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Watson picked up a minor injury after catching a touchdown during Kansas City's 27-24 victory over the Chargers in Week 2, but it doesn't appear that it's going to hold him out of Sunday's game at Indianapolis. 50 yards and a touchdown on just three targets is efficiency that's impossible to sustain, so Watson will likely need Mecole Harman (heel) to sit out to have a path to similar numbers in Week 3.
Sep 21, 2022 2:42 PM EST
Watson caught both of his targets for 50 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 27-24 win over the Chargers, but Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said after the game that the wideout also picked up a shoulder injury, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Watson's first catch of the season was a 41-yard bomb from Patrick Mahomes that cut the Chiefs deficit to three. The score marked the veteran wideouts first touchdown since 2019, when he caught 15 passes for 159 yards and two scores -- all career highs -- for the Buccaneers. Watson added a nine-yard catch at the end of the third and was pushed out of bounds by Asante Samuel. It's unclear when Watson picked up the injury, but he'll have 10 days to clear the issue before Kansas City returns to action against Jacksonville on Sept. 25.
Sep 15, 2022 9:41 PM EST
Watson (chest) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: The Chiefs listed Watson as a limited participant on Monday's estimated report, but he didn't encounter any restrictions when the team held a more traditional practice session Tuesday. The 26-year-old receiver is in line to play Thursday against the Chargers, after he failed to catch his only target during last Sunday's season opener against the Cardinals.
Sep 13, 2022 3:40 PM EST
Watson suffered a chest injury during Sunday's win over the Cardinals, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Watson failed to secure his lone target during Sunday's season opener, and he was unable to return to the game after sustaining a chest injury during the second half. His availability for Thursday's matchup against the Chargers isn't yet clear.
Sep 11, 2022 6:43 PM EST
Watson signed a contract with the Chiefs on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Watson underwent knee surgery in July, which cost him the start of the 2021 campaign. He was activated off the PUP list at the end of December and played 19 special team snaps against the Panthers in Week 16. However, he suffered a quadriceps injury during the contest that sidelined him for the rest of the regular season. Watson was then waived and rejoined the Buccaneers' practice squad in the middle of January. The 2018 fifth-round pick has caught 23 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns in 40 appearances across four NFL seasons -- all with Tampa Bay.
Feb 4, 2022 1:52 PM EST
Watson was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: The wide receiver was waived by the team Saturday but he was quickly returned to the practice squad just a few days later. Watson has only appeared in one game this season, operating as a special-teams option.
Jan 18, 2022 2:26 PM EST
Watson (quadriceps) was waived by the Buccaneers on Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Watson was questionable ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, but he'll now part ways with Tampa Bay. He made just one appearance for the Buccaneers during the regular season and played exclusively on special teams.
Jan 15, 2022 1:28 PM EST
Watson (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Eagles.
Analysis: After being limited Wednesday and Thursday, Watson logged a full practice Friday, but his status for Sunday is still up in the air. He's only made one appearance for Tampa Bay this season, but with Cyril Grayson (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (knee) out and Antonio Brown dismissed from the team, there are certainly opportunities available for the Buccaneers' backup wideouts.
Jan 14, 2022 1:06 PM EST
Watson (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official website reports.
Analysis: The wide receiver was limited at practice for the second consecutive day to open the week. Watson has missed the Bucs' last two games while dealing with a quadriceps injury, but his ability to practice early in the week bodes well for his chances to play in Sunday's wild-card contest versus the Eagles.
Jan 13, 2022 2:07 PM EST
Watson (quadriceps) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Watson missed the Buccaneers' last two games of regular season while dealing with a quadriceps injury. The wide receiver's ability to practice is a positive sign for his chances to play in Sunday's Wild Card matchup with the Eagles.
Jan 12, 2022 4:39 PM EST
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