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One punch, two seconds. Bare-knuckle fighter Justin Watson wastes no time for the win American featherweight Justin Watson scored a two-second knockout in a bare-knuckle bout Friday, flooring Cole Ferrell with one punch.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Watch: BKFC fighter scores quickest knockout in promotion history Justin Watson scored a knockout victory in just 2 seconds during BKFC 69.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Saturday Watson reeled in one of three targets for six yards and a touchdown during Friday's 19-17 win versus the Raiders.

Impact Watson found pay dirt for the first time this season, marking his sixth total touchdown in three seasons with the Chiefs. The grab also represented his only reception on the day, and his three targets marked just the fourth time this season he has tallied more than two. Watson should continue to log regular snaps but doesn't supply much fantasy value unless he finds the end zone on a given week.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs recover botched snap by Raiders in closing seconds, clinch playoff berth with 19-17 victory

The Kansas City Chiefs recovered a botched snap while the Las Vegas Raiders were within range of a go-ahead field goal with 15 seconds remaining, preserving a 19-17 victory for Kan...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes moves past Hall of Famer Len Dawson with franchise-record 238th TD pass

Patrick Mahomes became the career leader in passing touchdowns for the Kansas City Chiefs when he lofted a pass to Justin Watson in the end zone late in the first half against the...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Another dud in Week 12 Watson tallied one reception (on two targets) for 15 yards during Sunday's 30-27 victory versus Carolina.

Impact There likely aren't many fantasy managers utilizing Watson on their squads, and for good reason. Despite sporting the heaviest snap share among wideouts on the team (64 percent), Watson has just 18 catches for 218 yards and no touchdowns to his name. He's turned in no more than three catches in a game all season and hasn't tallied more than two in any of the last three weeks. Unless he finds pay dirt, a feat he has yet to accomplish, Watson's weekly fantasy upside remains minimal.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goal

Patrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns, Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 to...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Sees decline in playing time Watson reeled in both of his targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 30-21 loss against the Bills.

Impact 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 multi-week 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.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes' Completes Tight-Window Dime to Justin Watson Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' tight-window dime to wide receiver Justin Watson permits Chiefs with red-zone access during...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Small impact versus Broncos Watson hauled in both of his targets for six yards during Sunday's 16-14 victory versus the Broncos.

Impact 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 serve his role as a blocker but doesn't serve a ton of purpose from a fantasy perspective.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in three passes Watson caught three of four targets in Monday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Buccaneers.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects trio of passes in Week 8 Watson reeled in all three of his targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory versus the Raiders.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes' 19-yard Dart Locates Justin Watson in Soft Spot of Raiders' Defense Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' 19-yard dart locates tight end Justin Watson in soft spot of Las Vegas Raiders' zone defense...

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Another quiet effort in Week 7 Watson reeled in his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.

Impact 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 which would position Watson further down the pecking order.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked in Week 5 Watson wasn't targeted during Monday's 26-13 win against the Saints.

Impact 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 Savier Worth 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.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs put WR Rashee Rice (knee) on injured reserve, no official diagnosis yet

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed Rashee Rice on injured reserve after a major knee injury Sunday. Patrick Mahomes said Thursday he didn't...

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Chiefs put WR Rashee Rice on injured reserve after hurting his knee in a win over the Chargers

The Chiefs have placed Rashee Rice on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four weeks

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Minimal impact versus Chargers Watson hauled in two of three targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 17-10 win versus the Chargers.

Impact The Chiefs' carnage of injuries continued to pile up Saturday, adding Rashee Rice (knee) 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.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claims one pass against Falcons Watson had one reception (on two targets) for 13 yards during Sunday's 22-17 win over Atlanta.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes Utilizes Triple Pump-Fake before Hitting Justin Watson for 13-Yard Sideline Dart Kansas Chiefs Patrick Mahomes finds wide receiver Justin Watson for 13-yard gain during our Week 3 Sunday Night Football against the Atlanta...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Tallies pair of grabs in Week 2 Watson hauled in both of his targets for 22 yards during Sunday's game versus the Bengals.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in lone target Week 1 Watson secured his only target for 25 yards during Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens.

Impact Watson played 52 percent of offensive snaps versus Baltimore in Week 1, working as the Chiefs' clear No. 3 receiver behind Rashee Rice (78 percent) and Xavier Worthy (63 percent). That involvement will dip once starter Marquise Brown (shoulder) returns from injury, but if he remains sidelined Week 2 versus Cincinnati, Watson will have another opportunity to capitalize on an increased snap share.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes Evades Would-Be Sack with Dynamic 25-yard throw to Justin Watson Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes evades a would-be sack with a dynamic 25-yard throw to Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 1st-rounders from 2021, let go on NFL roster cutdown day

Kansas City receiver Kadarius Toney and Tennessee cornerback Caleb Farley, both first-round picks in the 2021 NFL draft, are among the cuts as teams trim their rosters for the regu...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press