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vs. ATL: #16 vs opposing WR - 34.08 FPA
Bye Week7Rank118% Owned0.6% Change-WK 16 Pts15.30WK 17 Pts4.70
2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1SF
Loss, 17-31
------------0.00
2@CAR
Win, 20-14
------------0.00
3NYG
Loss, 31-32
------------0.00
4@LA
Win, 55-40
-----113-----2.30
5@NO
Loss, 24-31
------------0.00
6CAR
Loss, 26-37
------------0.00
7Bye  ------------0.00
8@TEN
Loss, 23-27
------------0.00
9@SEA
Loss, 34-40
------------0.00
10ARI
Win, 30-27
------------0.00
11NO
Loss, 17-34
------------0.00
12@ATL
Win, 35-22
------------0.00
13@JAX
Win, 28-11
------------0.00
14IND
Win, 38-35
-----5591----16.90
15@DET
Win, 38-17
-----217-----3.70
16HOU
Loss, 20-23
-----5431----15.30
17ATL
Loss, 22-28
-----227-----4.70
2019 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1SF,
L 17-31
-----0.00
2@CAR,
W 20-14
-----0.00
3NYG,
L 31-32
-----0.00
4@LA,
W 55-40
--13--2.30
5@NO,
L 24-31
-----0.00
6CAR,
L 26-37
-----0.00
7Bye-----0.00
8@TEN,
L 23-27
-----0.00
9@SEA,
L 34-40
-----0.00
10ARI,
W 30-27
-----0.00
11NO,
L 17-34
-----0.00
12@ATL,
W 35-22
-----0.00
13@JAX,
W 28-11
-----0.00
14IND,
W 38-35
--591-16.90
15@DET,
W 38-17
--17--3.70
16HOU,
L 20-23
--431-15.30
17ATL,
L 22-28
--27--4.70
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  • 1416.90
  • 153.70
  • 1615.30
  • 174.70
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News

  • Makes strides in '19

    Watson, who secured two of four targets for 27 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-22 overtime loss to the Falcons in Week 17, finished the 2019 season with 15 receptions (26 targets) for 149 yards and three additional yards on punt returns over 16 games.

    Analysis: While those season numbers were decidedly modest, they represented career highs for Watson, who'd logged just a single reception over 12 games during his 2018 rookie campaign However, Watson wasn't really primed for a big boost in role until Mike Evans went down with a season-ending hamstring injury in Week 14 against the Colts, as he'd logged no more than 11 snaps from scrimmage in any game prior. The second-year wideout went on to gain some valuable experience over the final four contests of…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 4 at 7:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores TD in starting role

    Watson caught five of 10 targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 23-20 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: Watson stepped into the No. 2 receiver role behind Breshad Perriman with both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sidelined by hamstring injuries. He scored from eight yards out late in the first half, giving him two touchdowns in his last three games. Watson will be an appealing option in deeper formats if both Evans and Godwin remain out against the Falcons in Week 17.

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starting role awaits

    Watson is expected to serve as a starting receiver for Saturday's game against the Texans, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Watson has caught seven passes for 86 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets over the past two games while handling near-identical 55 and 56 percent offensive snap shares in wins of the Colts and Lions, respectively. Expect his workload to take a more notable jump in Week 16, as the Buccaneers will be missing Chris Godwin, Mike Evans and Scott Miller to hamstring injuries, with the latter two receivers getting shut down for the season. After a big performance in Detroit (five catches for 113 yards…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of grabs in Week 15 win

    Watson brought in both of his targets for 17 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-17 win over the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: Watson was slated to see extra work with Mike Evans (hamstring) out of action, and the potential for an even bigger spike in workload was there when both Chris Godwin and Scott Miller also exited the contest due to the same issue. However, Watson still saw a disappointingly low target share. That could be poised to change Week 16 against the Texans, however, when the second-year wideout may be primed for volume akin to the eight looks he logged against the Colts in Week 14 as a result of the…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Slated to fill in for Evans

    Watson is expected to step into a regular role in the Buccaneers' three-receiver sets for as long as Mike Evans (hamstring) is sidelined, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After Evans (hamstring) exited early in the Week 14 win over the Colts, Watson was pressed into a larger role and responded with the best stat line of his career, finishing the day with five catches for 59 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The second-year pro's performance looks to have thrust him ahead of the banged-up Scott Miller (hamstring) on the depth chart, positioning Watson to work alongside Chris Godwin and Breshad Perriman in Week 15 against the Lions while Evans likely sits.…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First career touchdown grab in win

    Watson secured five of eight targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Colts on Sunday. He also returned two punts for three yards.

    Analysis: The second-year receiver finally got an opportunity to show what he could do on offense after having been relegated to special teams the majority of the season. Injuries were responsible for Watson's opportunities Sunday, as the joint absences of Scott Miller (hamstring) and T.J. Logan (thumb) opened up the No. 4 receiver and top punt returner jobs, specifically. Watson was able to notch his first career score with a 17-yard grab late in the third quarter to cut into a 35-21 deficit. A prolific…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 7:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to return punts

    Watson is expected to serve as the Buccaneers' top punt returner versus the Colts on Sunday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Watson's opportunity comes with T.J. Logan out for the season with a broken thumb and Scott Miller (hamstring) expected to miss Week 14. The second-year receiver is coming off a Week 13 showing in which he logged a season-high 11 snaps on offense but failed to catch his lone target.

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Season-high 11 offensive snaps

    Watson logged a season-high 11 snaps on offense but failed to bring in his only target during the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Analysis: Watson saw a slight bump in playing time with Scott Miller (hamstring) out of action, but it didn't lead to any actual production. The second-year receiver has just one catch for 13 yards on the season, although with 28 snaps from scrimmage all year, it isn't as if he's been squandering an abundance of opportunities. Watson could see action as the No. 4 receiver again in Week 14 versus the Colts if Miller sits out that contest as well.

    Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 10:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bypassed on offense

    Watson has logged a total of just four snaps on offense over the last two games despite No. 3 receiver Breshad Perriman (hamstring) being inactive for both contests.

    Analysis: Watson saw both rookie Scott Miller and the just-released Bobo Wilson leapfrog him over that pair of contests, and team up to fill Perriman's shoes in the offense. With Wilson now out of the equation, there's presumably a chance for Watson to finally log some appreciable playing time from scrimmage in Week 8 against the Titans, especially if the rumors surrounding a possible Perriman release also come to fruition.

    Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records first reception of season

    Watson secured his only target for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 55-40 win over the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: Watson saw some extended action on offense due to the early exit of Breshad Perriman with a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old's one reception was his first of the campaign, and he could be in line for No. 3 receiver work in Week 5 against the Saints if Perriman remains sidelined for that contest.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Snaps from scrimmage limited

    Watson was not targeted in the Buccaneers' 20-14 win over the Panthers on Thursday and played just two snaps from scrimmage during the contest.

    Analysis: Watson has now played all of three snaps on offense over the first two games, as coach Bruce Arians has kept his pass-catching rotation relatively tight. The second-year wideout has been logging plenty of time on coverage and return units, however, as he's played a total of 34 special teams snaps in the first pair of contests. While the top wideout duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin is fully entrenched in the top two roles, the early struggles of Breshad Perriman (two receptions on nine targets…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two more catches in preseason win

    Watson brought in both of his targets for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 13-12 preseason win over the Browns on Friday.

    Analysis: Watson maximized his modest amount of opportunity, logging a pair of receptions for the second straight preseason game. The second-year wideout has eight catches overall across his first three exhibitions, a solid tally that still leaves him in the midst of a battle for the No. 4 receiver role with Bobo Wilson heading into Thursday's preseason finale versus the Cowboys.

    Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of grabs in second exhibition

    Watson brought in two of six targets for 22 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-14 preseason win over the Dolphins on Friday.

    Analysis: Watson gained 23 yards on one reception before losing a yard on the second grab. The second-year wideout saw fellow competitor for the No. 4 receiver job, Bobo Wilson, put together a more productive 2-48-0 receiving line, so the job battle remains very much alive. Watson will look to make a stronger case in next week's exhibition against the Browns.

    Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid showing in preseason opener

    Watson brought in four of seven targets for 37 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-28 preseason loss to the Steelers on Friday.

    Analysis: Watson was solid in his first opportunity to make a case for the No. 4 receiver role this preseason. The second-year wideout needs to continue making good on his chances, as Bobo Wilson, a primary competitor for that slotting on the depth chart, is also a talented returner and carried over some of his training camp success at receiver into Friday's game.

    Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Preparing for diversified role

    Watson is splitting reps at outside receiver and in the slot "down the middle" during early camp practices and has received praise from coach Bruce Arians for his flexibility in adapting to the needs of both positions, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The second-year wideout is battling to secure the No. 4 receiver role this summer, with his primary competition likely to come from the speedy Bobo Wilson. Watson has been focused on both playing with more speed than he did during his limited opportunities in his rookie 2018 season and on refining his blocking, with the latter a vital part of any slot work he might be asked to carry out. With a total of 179 targets from last season having left town in the form of Adam Humphries (free agency)…read more

    Published: Mon, Jul 29 at 6:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting slot reps

    Watson took frequent slot reps during spring practices, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: New coach Bruce Arians previously discussed using Chris Godwin in the slot, which likely would leave Mike Evans (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman as the outside receivers in three-wide formations. Of course, Perriman's role in the offense is no sure thing, so the Bucs may pivot to a different plan if Watson or Scott Miller outplays the 2015 first-round pick this summer. Watson was a fifth-round selection in 2018, lifted by an impressive showing at his pro day -- 4.44 40, 124-inch broad jump --…read more

    Published: Fri, Jul 19 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suddenly has path to playing time

    Watson is part of a remade Buccaneers receiving corps that lost DeSean Jackson and Adam Humphries but added Breshad Perriman, Carmen Vitali of the team's official website reports.

    Analysis: Buried on the depth chart throughout his rookie season, Watson now figures to compete with Perriman for the No. 3 receiver job, though the outlook could change if Tampa Bay adds a splashy signing or draft pick to its wideout group. The 2018 fifth-round pick was dominant at the FCS level and displayed first-rate athleticism at his pro day, but he played just 73 snaps on offense (one reception) and 194 on special teams as a rookie. New coach Bruce Arians presumably intends for most of the targets…read more

    Published: Fri, Mar 15 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest rookie campaign

    Watson failed to bring in his only target during the Buccaneers' 34-32 loss to the Falcons on Sunday and finished the 2018 season with one reception (three targets) for five yards across 12 games.

    Analysis: The 2018 fifth-round pick put together an impressive college resume at Penn but he saw minimal opportunity to prove himself at the NFL level during his rookie campaign. Watson was a healthy scratch for the first three games of the season before seeing single-digit snaps from scrimmage in all but one of the Bucs' final 13 contests. The 23-year-old should bump up at least one slot on the depth chart this offseason upon DeSean Jackson's likely release, and an exit by Adam Humphries via…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 2 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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