Watson reeled in both of his targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 30-21 loss against the Bills. Despite matching his two-catch and two-target total from a week ago, Watson notably played a significantly lower snap percentage (56 percent) compared to what he drew (75 percent) last week and in preceding games. That likely correlates with the return of JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) from a multiweek absence, leaving Watson slightly lower on the pecking order for reps. He finished with the second-most offensive snaps (31) behind Xavier Worthy (32), but Watson doesn't produce enough to warrant fantasy consideration in most leagues.
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ACTIVELatest Justin Watson news
Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
4/4/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 5; Pk (TB)
Birthplace
Bridgeville, PA, USA
Position
WR
College
Pennsylvania
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2018-2022
(4 seasons)
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DraftKings points 2.7FanDuel Points 1.9REC 1.5REC YDS 12.0LNG 8.6TD 0.0CBSS fantasy points 1.2ESPN fantasy points 1.2Yahoo fantasy points 1.9
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Full season projectionsREC 16.0REC YDS 200.1LNG 25.0
Watson reeled in both of his targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 30-21 loss against the Bills. Despite matching his two-catch and two-target total from a week ago, Watson notably played a significantly lower snap percentage (56 percent) compared to what he drew (75 percent) last week and in preceding games. That likely correlates with the return of JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) from a multiweek absence, leaving Watson slightly lower on the pecking order for reps. He finished with the second-most offensive snaps (31) behind Xavier Worthy (32), but Watson doesn't produce enough to warrant fantasy consideration in most leagues.
Watson hauled in both of his targets for six yards during Sunday's 16-14 victory versus the Broncos. Watson remains a regular in the offensive game plan, logging a team-high 52 snaps at wide receiver. That said, he's not a significant target as a receiver, finishing with no more than three catches n a game this season. The veteran wideout should continue to see regular offensive snaps but doesn't serve much purpose from a fantasy perspective.
Watson caught three of four targets in Monday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Buccaneers. JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) was inactive, meaning Watson served as the No. 3 wide receiver and recorded a 69 percent snap share. Watson has handled a consistent role in this offense, but he has yet to post more than three receptions or 45 receiving yards in a game this season.
Watson reeled in all three of his targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory versus the Raiders. Watson matched a season-high total with just three targets, racking up a season-best yardage output on the way to a season-best 76 percent snap share. While the workload remains high, Watson's total from Sunday being a season-best paints a clearer picture of his fantasy value every week. To put it plainly, he can be left on waiver wires in the vast majority of league formats.
Watson reeled in his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers. Watson continues to log regular reps for the Chiefs, claiming the largest snap share (73 percent) among wideouts Sunday. Despite that, he's rarely utilized as a pass-catcher, sporting just seven grabs through the first six games. The Chiefs are also, unsurprisingly, rumored to be shopping around for another wide receiver before the trade deadline, a move that would position Watson further down the pecking order. Watson should continue to see ample playing time for now, especially after JuJu Smith-Schuster departed Sunday's contest due to a hamstring aggravation.
Watson wasn't targeted during Monday's 26-13 win against the Saints. Watson still logged the most snaps (59) among Chiefs wideouts Monday, but he's clearly not a go-to option as a receiver. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman and Xavier Worthy all saw more targets despite playing fewer snaps. Watson hasn't reeled in more than two passes in a game today, so even if his playing time increases moving forward with Rashee Rice (knee) and Hollywood Brown (shoulder) both done for the regular season, the veteran wideout is unlikely to enter the fantasy realm in a meaningful way.
Watson hauled in two of three targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 17-10 win versus the Chargers. The Chiefs' carnage of injuries continued to pile up Saturday, when Rashee Rice (knee) was added to the list. Thus, Watson could be in line for additional snaps moving forward; he logged the second-most snaps during Sunday's game behind Xavier Worthy. Per Adam Teicher of ESPN, head coach Andy Reid plans to spread the ball around more in the absence of Rice, meaning Watson could see a few more looks. Even if that's the case, Watson has been in similar positions in years past, so it remains to be seen if the veteran wideout can provide any significant fantasy value.
Watson had one reception (on two targets) for 13 yards during Sunday's 22-17 win over Atlanta. Watson dropped to fourth in snap percentage among Chiefs wide receivers Sunday, and he's proven to be far from a regular fantasy contributor even with more regular playing time. At this point, there is little to like in Watson's fantasy profile, barring multiple injuries at wide receivers that would force him into a more significant role.
Watson hauled in both of his targets for 22 yards during Sunday's game versus the Bengals. Watson made the most of his limited opportunities and has reeled in each of the three passes thrown his way through two games. That said, he played less than half the offensive snaps (45 percent) in Sunday's contest and has just three targets through two games. As has been the case for Watson in recent seasons, the wideout seems slated to play a regular role that doesn't figure to amount to fantasy relevance in most league formats.