SAMMY WATKINS NEWS

Just one catch in Super Bowl loss Watkins secured his only target for 13 yards during Kansas City's 31-9 loss to Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV.

Impact Watkins wasn't much of a factor in his first game action since Week 16, as seven players ranked ahead of him in terms of targets during Sunday's loss. The 27-year-old may realistically not have yet been back to 100 percent health from the calf strain that sidelined him during Kansas City's previous two postseason games. Watkins logged a career-low mark in terms of receiving yards (421) in 2020 while scoring just two touchdowns, and he was held to just 10 regular-season games for the second time in three years with the Chiefs. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and turning to the open market could realistically offer Watkins better salary prospects than attempting to re-sign with in Kansas City.

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Watkins, Bucs' Brown and Brate active for Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins was cleared to play in the Super Bowl after missing the past three games with a calf injury

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Brown, Sammy Watkins active for Super Bowl 2021 Star wideout Antonio Brown missed the NFC Championship Game with a knee injury, but he will play for the Buccaneers vs. the Chiefs in the Su...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

First game action since Week 16 Watkins (calf) is listed as active for Sunday's Super Bowl LV against the Buccaneers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Available for the first time since Week 16, Watkins may not be 100 percent recovered from his calf strain, but he'll add a bit more firepower to one of the NFL's most explosive offenses. When these two teams faced off Week 12, he hauled in four of seven targets for 38 yards, but with Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce on his side Watkins may find room to operate versus Tampa Bay's banged-up secondary.

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Brown, Cameron Brate, Sammy Watkins are questionable for Super Bowl 55 Cameron Brate, Antonio Brown and Sammy Watkins are all listed as questionable for Super Bowl 55. A handful of skill position players are que...

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

In line to play Sunday Watkins (calf), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Buccaneers, is slated to suit up for the game, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Watkins has been sidelined since Week 16, when he suffered a strained calf. After more than a month on the pine, though, he logged his first full practice Friday and has expressed confidence this week that he'll play for the first time since Dec. 27. The Chiefs will release their list of inactives around 5:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, but per Schefter, Watkins' name isn't expected to be included on it.

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Super Bowl MVP: Sammy Watkins Odds to Win Super Bowl 55 MVP in 2021 Outside of the Lombardi Trophy itself, one of the most prestigious awards on the line for this week's Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Bucca...

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Sammy Watkins: Super Bowl Prop Bets for Chiefs vs Buccaneers Super Bowl 55 is rapidly approaching, and while the major betting action is on the Super Bowl point spread and moneyline, there are plenty o...

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Health is on Tampa Bay's side vs. the Kansas City Chiefs

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FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Rapoport: Sammy Watkins listed as questionable ahead of Super Bowl LV NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins listed as questionable ahead of Super Bowl LV.

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chiefs, Bucs relatively healthy heading into Super Bowl

The Chiefs and Buccaneers will head into the Super Bowl on Sunday relatively healthy

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looking good for Sunday Watkins (calf) is listed as questionable for the Super Bowl, despite upgrading to full practice participation Friday.

Impact Watkins' first full practice since Week 16 is the latest sign he'll be able to play in the big game. He hasn't been shy about his expectation of suiting up, but we may have to wait until Sunday afternoon/evening for his status to be confirmed. With kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET, the teams should release inactive lists around 5:00. Watkins caught four of seven targets for 38 yards when he faced the Bucs in Week 12, while fellow Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill went for 269 and three TDs.

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

From players to pedigree, Chiefs edge on Bucs in all aspects

Patrick Mahomes has surpassed Tom Brady as the NFL’s best quarterback

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Super Bowl 55 injury report: Updates on Sammy Watkins, Antonio Brown and more | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF PFF injury analyst Mario Pilato combs through the official injury reports ahead of Super Bowl 55 and gives updates and analysis for fantasy-...

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • PFF.COM

Logs another limited practice Watkins (calf) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watkins said Tuesday that's he "very optimistic" about his chances of playing in the Super Bowl, which would be his first appearance since Week 16. A full practice Friday would be a nice sign, but it seems he's tentatively on track to play even if he closes out the week as a limited participant. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Demarcus Robinson (reserve/COVID-19) is expected to rejoin the team Friday.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' success big reason why fans will be at Super Bowl

There will be about 25,000 fans inside Raymond James Stadium for the Super Bowl on Sunday

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Check downs? More like checkmate as Chiefs take what's given

Casual football fans might describe the Chiefs offense as a go-for-broke, throw-it-deep bunch built around flat-out speed

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs aim to repeat as Super Bowl champs against Buccaneers

The Kansas City Chiefs will try to become the ninth team and the first since the New England Patriots in 2003 and '04 to repeat as Super Bowl champions when they face the Tampa Bay...

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Wright's Super Bowl LV Most Important Player Pyramid

Ahead of Super Bowl LV, Nick Wright ranks who needs to show up most to win the Lombardi on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Limited at practice Watkins (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Adam Teicher of ESPN.com previously relayed that Watkins said he's "very optimistic" that he'll play in Sunday's Super Bowl LV matchup wtih the Buccaneers. The wideout acknowledged that he may not be quite back to 100 percent by then, but he'll have a couple more days worth of practice to get there, or at least as close to full strength as possible. Watkins hasn't played since Week 16, but it's worth noting that he participated in a pregame workout before being made inactive for the AFC Championship Game against the Bills back on Jan. 24.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins Injury Update is Great News for Chiefs Ahead of Super Bowl 55 It has been an injury-plagued season for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who only appeared in 10 games for his team during t...

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Super Bowl could be farewell for several pending free agents

It’s unlikely Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady will have their same receiving corps next season

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Super Bowl: Chiefs' Watkins returning to home state, but will it be for good? Chiefs receiver Sammy Watkins has had an injury-plagued year but is the kind of threat who might interest the Dolphins after the Super Bowl.

FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Sammy Watkins gives Kansas City Chiefs fans great news about his injury We now know a little bit more about how big of a factor Sammy Watkins will be in Super Bowl 55 on Sunday. As they prepare for their second...

FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Sammy Watkins: 'I'm very optimistic' about my progress, status for Super Bowl LV Kansas City Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins addresses the media ahead of Super Bowl LV.

FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM