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14BUF
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15NO
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18CAR
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5MIA,
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15NO,
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  • Hits PUP list

    Watson (knee) has landed on the Buccaneers' reserve/PUP list, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Watson underwent knee surgery in July and is expected to be out until at least November. When the 25-year-old returns from injury, he likely won't receive any meaningful snaps, as Tampa Bay's receiving corps is pretty stacked. The former Pennsylvania receiver is slated to sneak in behind Tyler Johnson on the depth chart once he's fully recovered.

    Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Undergoes knee surgery

    Watson will miss four months after undergoing knee surgery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The news explains why Watson was placed on the active/PUP list earlier in the day. He's now expected to be out until late November at the earliest.

    Published: Sat, Jul 24 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moved to PUP list

    Watson (undisclosed) was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list Saturday.

    Analysis: The Buccaneers didn't list a specific injury with the designation, so it's unclear exactly why Watson was placed on the PUP list. The 25-year-old could be on the outside looking in when it comes to a roster spot, so any missed time will be crucial.

    Published: Sat, Jul 24 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be victim of numbers game

    Watson is trending downward for a roster spot as training camp approaches, per Greg Auman of The Athletic.

    Analysis: It's not so much what Watson did or didn't do during offseason workouts and minicamp, but rather it's a product of Tampa Bay's depth at wide receiver and his minimal role for most of last year. Watson posted a 7-94 line over his first three 2020 contests but didn't see another target the rest of the way, and he was inactive for three of the Buccaneers' four postseason games. The fourth-year wideout will be on the final year of his rookie contact in 2021, and although he has been a steady force…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 13 at 9:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Buried on depth chart most of '20

    Watson finished the 2020 regular season with seven receptions (11 targets) for 94 yards and compiled 19 yards on two kickoff returns across 11 games. He also logged 17 snaps but no statistics during the NFC Championship Game win over the Packers.

    Analysis: The season started off encouragingly enough for Watson, considering the talent in front of him on the wideout depth chart. The third-year pro accumulated all of his stats from scrimmage for the campaign during the first three games, logging over 50 snaps in two of those contests while Chris Godwin battled multiple injuries. However, opportunity largely dried up for Watson once Antonio Brown was brought aboard in late October. How much of an uphill battle Watson faces for a roster spot this…read more

    Published: Tue, Feb 9 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch for Week 15

    Watson (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

    Analysis: Watson kicked off the year with a combined seven receptions for 94 yards over three appearances between Weeks 1 and 4. Since that point, however, the 24-year-old has failed to post a single catch. When he's active over the latter half of the season, Watson's involvement has come primarily via special teams. The Penn product is averaging 17.8 snaps per game in that department since Week 8, compared to 13 total offensive snaps over the same span.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets return opportunity in loss

    Watson did not see a target on his one snap during the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday, but he did return one kickoff for six yards.

    Analysis: Watson has been buried on the depth chart in recent weeks with Tampa Bay's top duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin healthy and Antonio Brown sliding into the No. 3 role. Watson hasn't recorded a reception since Week 4 and has logged a total of 10 snaps from scrimmage over the last four contests, leaving him a complete fantasy non-factor in all formats for the time being.

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sticks to special teams Monday

    Watson didn't play a snap on offense in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: While Watson wasn't part of the offensive game plan, he should remain in the lineup after carving out a niche on special teams. The third-year wide receiver leads the team with six special-teams tackles after adding one more in Monday's loss.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Primarily limited to special teams

    Watson did not log any statistics over four snaps from scrimmage during Sunday's 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The fourth-year receiver's snap count on offense was his lowest of the season, and he failed to log any offensive statistics for the fourth consecutive game as a result. Watson did see his second-highest level of participation on special teams (20 snaps) and had a key stop on yet another Panthers fake punt, and he's seems likely to remain limited to that role unless multiple injuries strike the receiver depth chart ahead of him.

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch Week 9

    Watson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: Watson now finds himself as the odd man out in a Tampa Bay receiving corps headlined by the likes of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown, with Rob Gronkowski occupying the tight end slot. Unless the Buccaneers' pass catching group suffers attrition, Watson could have a tough time earning snaps going forward.

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Key onside recovery Week 8

    Watson did not see any targets but returned one kickoff for 13 yards and had a key onside-kick recovery in the Buccaneers' 25-23 win over the Giants on Monday night.

    Analysis: Watson rather surprisingly played just five snaps from scrimmage despite the absence of Chris Godwin (finger) and Antonio Brown's (suspension) unavailability, but he put in a robust 18 snaps on special teams. Watson made a notable contribution on his final play in that capacity, as he recovered Graham Gano's onside-kick attempt at the Giants' 44-yard line with 28 seconds left after New York had closed to within two points. Watson's fantasy outlook for the second half of the season appears bleak…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 3 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • No targets against Las Vegas

    Watson was untargeted on 12 offensive snaps during Sunday's 45-20 win against the Raiders.

    Analysis: Watson accumulated seven combined receptions for 94 yards between Weeks 1 and 4, but since sitting out a Thursday night loss to Chicago with injury he's attracted zero targets over Tampa Bay's past two games, as Tyler Johnson appears to have passed him on the depth chart. Watson registered 15 receptions for 159 yards in 16 appearances for the Jameis Winston-led Buccaneers last year, and so far his seven-catch, 94-yard stat line is on a similar trajectory through seven weeks of the 2020 campaign.

    Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 5:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No targets in return

    Watson (chest) logged zero targets over 13 snaps from scrimmage in the Buccaneers' 38-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The third-year wideout came up empty for the first time this season in his return from a Week 5 absence. Watson had posted six receptions (on nine targets) for 88 yards over the prior two contests for which he'd suited up, so he'll look to bounce back from this blanking in a Week 7 Sunday night battle versus the Raiders. However with the pass-catching corps now back to full health in terms of short-term injuries, Watson looks set to be relegated to the complementary role a No. 4 receiver…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts in full practice

    Watson (chest) practiced fully Wednesday.

    Analysis: Watson has missed two of the past three games, but his most recent respite appears to have done the charm as he tends to a chest injury. As for his injured position mates, Mikes Evans (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, while Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Scotty Miller (hip/groin) were limited participants. Considering how the respective situations play out this week, Watson could be in line for a decent snap share Sunday versus the Packers.

    Published: Wed, Oct 14 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Present for practice

    Watson (chest) was on the field Tuesday for the Buccaneers' practice session, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Tampa Bay will release its first official Week 6 injury report Wednesday, so it won't be known until then whether Watson is practicing in a limited or full capacity. For what it's worth, Encina notes that Watson was donning a helmet Tuesday, suggesting the wideout will work out with the main group rather than off to the side. Watson and Chris Godwin (hamstring) both sat out the Week 5 loss to the Bears, resulting in Tyler Johnson picking up more work in three-receiver sets alongside Mike Evans…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 13 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Thursday

    Watson (chest) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Bears.

    Analysis: Watson missed a trio of practices this week, so it's not surprising to see him be ruled out for the Thursday night game. With Chris Godwin (hamstring) also sidelined and both Mike Evans (ankle) and Scotty Miller (hip/groin) listed as questionable, depth receivers like Tyler Johnson, Jaydon Mickens and Cyril Grayson could see expanded opportunities Thursday.

    Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice reps Tuesday

    Watson (chest) was held out of practice Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Watson has yet to take any on-field reps this week, which also is true of Mike Evans (ankle), Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Scotty Miller (hip/groin). The Bucs rolled with Evans, Miller and Watson this past Sunday against the Chargers, and the latter hauled in four of six passes for 40 yards. Assuming Watson is active Thursday at Chicago, a similar workload can be expected with Godwin slated to miss another game.

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No participation Monday

    Watson (chest) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report.

    Analysis: Watson led all Bucs wide receivers in offensive snap share (74 percent, or 56 of 76) this past Sunday against the Chargers, turning them into four receptions for 40 yards on six targets. He benefitted from the absence of Chris Godwin (hamstring) -- who isn't expected to play this Thursday in Chicago -- and Mike Evans left Sunday's game for a spell to tend to his ankle injury. If the Bucs have a similar situation Week 5 as they did last week, Watson will be the No. 3 WR behind Evans and Scotty…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid output in Week 4 win

    Watson brought in four of six targets for 40 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Watson played on a robust 56 snaps overall with Chris Godwin (hamstring) sidelined and turned in a solid performance in the victory. The third-year pro has upped his production and targets in each of the three contests he's played in thus far, and he showed no ill effects Sunday from the shoulder injury that had cost him Week 3. Watson could line up for another heavy workload in Thursday night's matchup against the Bears, as Godwin is expected to be sidelined for that contest.

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Potential boost in volume on tap

    Watson could be in line for a starting assignment in Sunday's Week 4 tilt against the Chargers with Chris Godwin (hamstring) already ruled out and Scotty Miller (hip/groin) questionable, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The third-year wideout could find himself in a similar situation to the tail end of last season, when both Mike Evans and Godwin were felled by hamstring injuries. Watson was pressed into a pair of spot starts and brought in seven of 14 targets for 70 yards and a touchdown over those two games. Miller did practice fully Friday and therefore appears to be trending in the right direction, but it seems as if Watson will serve as no less than the No. 3 receiver against Los Angeles on Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 8:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full

    Watson (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Watson wasn't able to suit up in the Buccaneers' Week 3 win in Denver, but he now looks back to full health. With both Chris Godwin (hamstring) and and Scotty Miller (hip/groin) not practicing to begin the week, Watson could be in line to play a key role in Tampa Bay's receiving corps this weekend against the Chargers.

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play in Denver

    Watson (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game in Denver, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Watson filled in for Chris Godwin (concussion) in last week's 31-17 win over the Panthers, catching two of three targets for 48 yards while playing 89 percent of snaps on offense. Godwin is back in the lineup for Week 3, while Watson will take his turn on the inactive list. Coach Bruce Arians suggested No. 3 receiver Scotty Miller (hip/groin) will be available Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Thursday

    Watson (shoulder) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: On Wednesday, coach Bruce Arians called Watson's injury a hand/wrist issue, but the Buccaneers' practice report has termed it a shoulder concern. In any case, Watson hasn't made his presence felt on the practice field this week, hurting his chances to suit up Sunday in Denver. If he's unable to, Tampa Bay may turn to Tyler Johnson to serve as the No. 4 wide receiver behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Scotty Miller (hip/groin).

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing practice again

    Watson (shoulder) isn't participating in the open portion of Thursday's practice, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: For the second straight day, Watson is destined to go down as a non-participant in practice. Unless he's able to fit in some activity during Friday's session, Watson would be at risk of missing Sunday's game against the Broncos. If that's the case, the Buccaneers could keep rookie Tyler Johnson active as the No. 4 receiver behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Scotty Miller.

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Battling hand/wrist injury

    Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians labeled Watson as day-to-day after he missed practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury sustained in this past Sunday's win over the Panthers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Watson's day-to-day label is encouraging, but he'll likely need to up his practice participation as the week progresses to have a realistic chance of suiting up this weekend in Denver. With Chris Godwin having cleared the concussion protocol earlier this week, Watson isnn't expected to play a major role Week 3, regardless of his health. Scotty Miller still appears locked in as Tampa Bay's No. 3 receiver behind Godwin and Mike Evans.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Second-leading receiver in win

    Watson secured two of three targets for 48 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The third-year pro was expected to see at least a slight bump in workload with the absence of Chris Godwin (concussion), and although that didn't truly materialize, Watson did make good use of the opportunities he was given. The 2018 fifth-round pick secured a 36-yard pass for one of his receptions and ultimately checked in second in receiving yardage on the team to Mike Evans. Watson could again be poised for potential expanded opportunity in Week 3 against the Broncos on the road if Godwin is…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 10:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could have much larger role

    Watson should see a large boost in playing time if Chris Godwin (concussion) doesn't play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Watson worked as the No. 4 receiver in last week's loss to the Saints, catching one of two targets on 16 percent snap share. Scotty Miller would be the better fantasy option after putting up a 5-73-0 receiving line on 61 percent snap share Week 1, but Watson would at least be in play as a desperation starter or a DFS punt. The Bucs listed Godwin as doubtful, albeit with the possibility of upgrading him to questionable after he undergoes testing Saturday.

    Published: Fri, Sep 18 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes one grab in opener

    Watson secured one of two catches for six yards in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Watson was likely set for a spot start had Mike Evans been unable to overcome his questionable designation due to a hamstring injury. However, with his teammate suiting up and logging what appeared to be a normal workload, Watson essentially operated as the de facto No. 4 receiver while Scotty Miller took on a clear No. 3 role. That could well be the norm as long as Miller and his elite speed are at full health, leaving Watson with unreliable fantasy value on a week-to-week basis.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 8:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could get Week 1 spot start

    Watson, who's listed as Mike Evans' (hamstring) backup on the first edition of the Buccaneers' unofficial depth chart, could draw a spot start in Week 1 against the Saints if his teammate isn't able to suit up, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Stroud adds Scotty Miller, who put together one of the best training camps of any Buccaneers skill player by all accounts, would also enjoy an enhanced role in the event of an Evans absence. As for Watson, it wouldn't be the first time he's called upon to help fill in for the team's top receivers if that indeed comes to pass; the third-year wideout saw plenty of playing time, including a start, in Weeks 14-17 last season when both Evans and Chris Godwin succumbed to hamstring injuries, bringing…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stands out Tuesday

    Watson stood out in Tuesday's padded practice, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Watson caught coach Bruce Arians' eye in last week's non-padded sessions by flashing improved speed courtesy of a slimmer physique, and on Tuesday the third-year wideout continued to make plays while facing defenders. Vitali reports the receiver recorded a red-zone touchdown grab that drew accolades from the coaches, and he subsequently made a highlight-reel catch in the second-to-last 7-on-7 period. Watson and Scotty Miller appear set to wage quite the battle for the No. 3 receiver role…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 18 at 11:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches coach's eye

    Watson has impressed coach Bruce Arians as a candidate for the third receiver job in the early stages of training camp, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The third-year pro reportedly dropped 10 pounds during this offseason, and Arians noted it's already paying dividends on the practice field. Watson hit 21 mph when running routes in a recent practice and has consistently shown more speed during early throwing sessions. The Penn product faces stiff competition on his bid for the third receiver role with fleet second-year man Scotty Miller and rookie fifth-round pick Tyler Johnson, who's thought to have the talent befitting a much higher draft…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 15 at 8:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Faces competition from draft pick

    Watson, who is expected to push for a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver job following the offseason departure of Breshad Perriman, will face competition from 2020 fifth-round pick Tyler Johnson.

    Analysis: Watson and Johnson seemingly share many of the same traits, namely reliable hands and routes, as well as an impressive college history of red-zone success. Watson, a fifth-round selection himself back in 2018 who racked up 31 touchdown grabs over his last three seasons at Penn, began to make some strides on offense at the tail end of last season after spending his rookie campaign almost exclusively on special teams. The 25-year-old saw expanded opportunity due to the hamstring injuries that cut…read more

    Published: Sun, Apr 26 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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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