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Quez Watkins Aiming to Build off Strong 2021 Season, Especially in Slot The Eagles WR room is crowded, but the third-year pass-catcher should still receive plenty of opportunities, with more perhaps coming on the...

MAY 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bumped to third on depth chart Watkins is now seated at third on the Eagles' depth chart after the acquisition of A.J. Brown, Zach Berman of the Athletic reports.

Impact Watkins' volume almost certainly takes a hit, as he had been slated to be the Eagles' No. 2 receiver after DeVonta Smith prior to the Brown trade. It's possible, however, that with defenses now having two legit No. 1 receivers to focus on, the Southern Miss product will be more open to scoop up targets and rack up yards. The most likely scenario is that the 2020 sixth-round pick will find it hard to surpass last year's 43 catches and 647 yards.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be No. 2 receiver next year Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday that Watkins can be one of the better No. 2 receivers in the league, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact The 2020 sixth-round pick doesn't have the numbers to back that up at this stage in his career, but he took a huge step forward after a quiet rookie season, showing a knack for big plays and high-difficulty catches. Jalen Reagor, a first-round pick from the same draft, can't say the same, which is part of the reason Sirianni referred to him as the team's No. 3 receiver when talking with reporters Wednesday. Of course, the Eagles could also draft or sign someone to push both Watkins and Reagor down the depth chart, but Sirianni's words seemingly support the notion of Watkins at least being the third guy in 2022. Watkins finished 2021 with a 43-647-1 receiving line on 62 targets, while Reagor managed just 33-299-2 on 57 looks.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven targets in postseason loss Watkins caught two of seen targets for 35 yards during Sunday's 31-15 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Watkins drew seven targets during the Eagles' Week 18 loss to the Cowboys, and he matched that total during the postseason opener. The 23-year-old saw an inconsistent workload during the 2021 campaign and secured 43 of 62 targets for 647 yards and a touchdown while rushing once for three yards across 17 regular-season appearances. He showed some improvement during his second professional campaign and could enter the 2022 season as Philadelphia's No. 2 option at wide receiver.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: WR Quez Watkins high-points Hurts' 35-yard loft over middle Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins makes a jumping catch for a 35-yard reception on a pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Quez Watkins high-points Hurts' 35-yard loft over middle Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins makes a jumping catch for a 35-yard reception on a pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • NFL.COM

Scores in finale Watkins caught five of seven targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 51-26 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Watkins helped Philadelphia move the sticks during Saturday's contest, but his performance was enhanced by a 36-yard touchdown with under two minutes remaining. That play marked the second-year wideout's first and only end-zone trip of the regular season. Given his strong finish, though, Watkins will strive to carry some of his momentum into next weekend's playoff game.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: WR Quez Watkins weaves through traffic on 36-yard TD Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins weaves through traffic on a 36-yard touchdown.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Quez Watkins weaves through traffic on 36-yard TD Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins weaves through traffic on a 36-yard touchdown.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • NFL.COM

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Logs full practice Watkins (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Watkins will be out there Saturday against the Cowboys, but he still hasn't caught more than four passes in a game this year, and his snap share dropped well south of the usual range in two of the past three weeks.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in walk-through session The Eagles listed Watkins as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice due to a knee injury.

Impact Watkins again played more than half of the Eagles' offensive snaps in last week's 27-17 win over Washington, but his role in the passing attack was fairly muted, as he finished with two catches for 15 yards on four targets. Though he's banged up coming out of that Week 17 contest, Watkins should be ready to play in Saturday's regular-season finale versus the Cowboys if he's able to maintain limited participation or upgrade to full activity in practices Wednesday and Thursday.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in win Watkins caught two of his four targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Football Team.

Impact Watkins finished third among Eagles pass catchers with four targets but wasn't able to convert that into much yardage. While the 23-year-old remains a tertiary option in the passing game, he may be in line for more work in Week 18 if the Eagles opt to bench any of their top players in what is now a meaningless game in terms of the standings.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient with three catches Watkins secured all three targets for 43 yards in the Eagles' 34-10 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Watkins checked in second behind DeVonta Smith in receptions and receiving yardage, and while his perfect catch rate was a highlight, he did get whistled for holding on what would have been a Dallas Goedert touchdown grab early in the third quarter. The speedy second-year wideout has multiple receptions in all but one game this season, but he hasn't topped four catches in any one contest. Watkins lines up for a favorable matchup on paper against a suspect Washington secondary in Week 17.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: WR Quez Watkins steals INT from Giants DB on 39-yard completion Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins steals an interception from a New York Giants defensive back on a 39-yard completion.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Limited to two catches Watkins secured both targets for 14 yards in the Eagles' 27-17 win over Washington on Tuesday night.

Impact The speedster was able to clear COVID-19 protocols approximately 48 hours prior to kickoff, but his overall impact on the game was minimal. Watkins has had some serviceable performances this season as a deep threat, yet the boom-or-bust nature of his production makes him a particularly speculative play at this juncture of the fantasy calendar.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Comes off COVID-19 list The Eagles reinstated Watkins from the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.

Impact Philadelphia never revealed whether Watkins' placement on the list Monday was the result of a positive test of the virus, but the NFL's decision to postpone the Eagles' originally scheduled game for Sunday back to Tuesday due to COVID-19-related concerns within the Washington organization ultimately provided the receiver with enough time to clear the necessary protocols. Though he didn't have the benefit of practicing this week, Watkins should continue to hold down a regular role in three-receiver sets for the Eagles. He's played no fewer than 70 percent of the offensive snaps in any game since Week 5.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles activate RB Jason Huntley, WR Quez Watkins from Reserve/COVID-19 list Both players were initially placed on the list Monday.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles-Washington moved to Tuesday Watkins and the Eagles will no longer play Washington on Sunday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.

Impact Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within Washington's organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, the Football Team will restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster. Philadelphia has thus far avoided a team-wide outbreak of the virus, though Watkins is the lone player on the roster currently residing on the COVID-19 list. The Eagles haven't indicated where Watkins stands in his bid to return from the list, but the two-day delay for the Week 15 game could be enough time for him to gain clearance. If Watkins is ultimately unable to play Tuesday, the Eagles would likely turn to Jalen Reagor, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Greg Ward to pick up reps alongside No. 1 receiver DeVonta Smith.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to COVID-19 list The Eagles placed Watkins on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact The team hasn't revealed whether Watkins was placed on the list due to a positive test for the virus or a close-contact situation. In the former case, Watkins -- if vaccinated -- would have a shot at receiving clearance for Sunday's game against Washington if he's asymptomatic for a 48-hour period and if he tests negative for the virus at least 24 hours apart. Prior to the Eagles' Week 14 bye, Watkins had suited up in each of the team's first 13 games, producing a 31-491-0 receiving line on 46 targets.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles place RB Jason Huntley, WR Quez Watkins on the Reserve/COVID-19 list The team did not announce any corresponding roster moves.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Racks up 60 yards Watkins secured all three of his targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 33-18 win over the Jets.

Impact Watkins led the Eagles' receivers by playing 77 percent of the team's offensive snaps Sunday, and he posted his second-highest yardage total of the season in the win. He's now been targeted at least three times in four of the last five games, and he's secured 11 of 18 targets for 125 yards while rushing once for three yards during that time.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: QB Gardner Minshew delivers 28-yard dime to Quez Watkins on the run Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew delivers a 28-yard dime to wide receiver Quez Watkins on the run.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Five targets in defeat Watkins caught two of his five targets for 23 yards and rushed once for three yards in Sunday's 13-7 loss to the Giants.

Impact A week after putting up a goose egg on a season-low target count of one, Watkins was back up to a more standard workload Sunday. Unfortunately, it also translated to a fairly customary level of production, as the 23-year-old hasn't registered more than 33 yards in any of his past five games. He still played eight more snaps than Jalen Reagor's 45, however.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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