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'No bad days': How Chiefs' Justin Watson was driven and shaped by older brother Tommy If his brother Tommy had his fortune, Justin Watson knows, he “would run until he passed out. Until his feet were bleeding. Until he threw u...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nabs three passes Watson recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 67 yards during Sunday's 30-27 win versus the Chargers.

Impact Watson logged a season-high 57 offensive snaps (88 percent) in this contest, which isn't 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.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce show Chiefs are AFC West kings in win over Chargers

Patrick Mahomes threw three TDs to Travis Kelce, including the game-winner in the final minute in yet another K.C. comeback win.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Could have prominent role on SNF 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...

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries at receiver a concern for both Chiefs, Chargers

Fans usually expect a passing duel when Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs face Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Gets big snap count Week 10 Watson turned his lone target into a 12-yard reception in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jaguars.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Watson's Toe-Tapping Catch Nets Chiefs 12 yards Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson makes a toe-tapping catch for a gain of 12 yards.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Patrick Mahomes' Back-Shoulder 31-yard Sideline Dime to Justin Watson Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' back-shoulder 31-yard sideline dime pinpoints wide receiver Justin Watson.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Mahomes' back-shoulder 31-yard sideline dime pinpoints Watson Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' back-shoulder 31-yard sideline dime pinpoints wide receiver Justin Watson.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • NFL.COM

Targeted once in win Watson failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets just one target Watson failed to corral his lone target while playing nine snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Watson (chest) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Watson picked up a minor injury on his touchdown reception 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. Through his first two games with the Chiefs, Watson has recorded two receptions for 50 yards and a score on three targets.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Where are they now: Justin Watson, Anastasia Russ and Austin Hendrick Watson plays in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs, Russ plays volleyball at Maryland and Hendrick plays baseball in the minor leagues.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Chiefs defense complementing offense during 2-0 start

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense had been struggling all night against a ferocious Los Angeles Chargers pass rush when Jaylen Watson, an unheralded seventh-round...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Why Chiefs' Justin Watson felt confident before touchdown reception in Chiefs's 27-24 win over Chargers Why Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson felt confident just before his 41-yard touchdown reception in KC's 27-24 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Catches first TD since 2019 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 a...

Impact Watson's first catch of the season was a 41-yard strike from Patrick Mahomes that cut the Chiefs' deficit to three. The score marked the veteran wideout's 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TOUCHDOWN: Patrick Mahomes' Accuracy is 100 on 41-yard Pass to Justin Watson Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a 41-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Justin Watson.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs roll past Cardinals, rue injuries ahead of Chargers

Just about the only negatives for the Chiefs in their 44-21 win Sunday in Arizona came from the trainer’s tent

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Chiefs' new wide receivers have experience with elite QBs

The Chiefs rebuilt their wide receiver room after trading Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins, but it’s not as if the newcomers are inexperienced, especially when it comes to catching pass...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes slings ridiculous cross-body dime to Justin Watson for 14 yards Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes slings a ridiculous cross-body dime to wide receiver Justin Watson for 14 yards.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Mahomes slings ridiculous cross-body dime to Watson for 14 yards Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes slings a ridiculous cross-body dime to wide receiver Justin Watson for 14 yards.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

Justin Watson Mic'd Up: "No one can tackle you" | Chiefs vs. Bears Justin Watson had the mic on during our preseason week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM