FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • NFL.COM
SAMMY WATKINS
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.
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, Sammy Watkins provide injury updates ahead of Super Bowl LV Injury updates on some important members of the Kansas City Chiefs.
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Expects to play Sunday Watkins (calf) said he's "feeling great" and is "very optimistic" he'll play in the Super Bowl, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Watkins was a limited practice participant last Wednesday and Thursday before downgrading to non-participation Friday. He returned to the field Monday and made his optimistic comments Tuesday morning. Watkins also mentioned he's still working with the training staff, so it won't be any surprise if he's listed as a limited participant (rather than full) when the Chiefs release their next injury report Wednesday afternoon. The veteran wideout hasn't played in a game since Week 16, finishing the regular season with 37/421/2 in 10 appearances.
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Robinson, Kilgore on COVID-19 list as close contacts
The Kansas City Chiefs placed a pair of backups, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore, on the COVID-19 list as close contacts as they begin their final prepara...FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to practice Coach Andy Reid mentioned in his media call that Watkins (calf) practiced Monday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Watkins missed last Friday's practice after having previously logged two limited sessions, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field Monday. The wideout hasn't suited up since Week 16, but he appears to have a shot at returning for the Super Bowl against Tampa Bay.
FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers potential 2021 free agent targets: WR Sammy Watkins One of the best receivers we’ll see on the field next weekend is Sammy Watkins of the Chiefs, who’s about to become a free agent.
JANUARY 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Misses practice Watkins (calf) didn't practice Friday.
Impact Watkins was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, with the Chiefs estimating he'll be listed as questionable for the Super Bowl. The wideout hasn't played since Week 16.
JANUARY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited at practice Watkins (calf) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Impact The Chiefs expect Watkins to be ready for the Super Bowl, which would be his first appearance in a game since Week 16. We'll feel better about his role if he logs a full practice before the big game, but the veteran wideout does appear tentatively on track to suit up.
JANUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited during Wednesday's practice The Chiefs listed Watkins (calf) as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Impact Watkins hasn't played since Week 16, but he at least managed a pregame workout before being ruled inactive ahead of last weekend's AFC Championship Game against the Bills. The Chiefs expect him to play in the Super Bowl matchup with the Buccaneers, barring no complications in practice in the days leading up to the Feb. 7 kickoff. Watkins' return to the lineup would leave fewer snaps for Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle.
JANUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sammy Watkins Injury Update is Great News for Chiefs Ahead of Super Bowl 55 Sammy Watkins didn't have a major impact during the 2019 regular season, but he came alive in the playoffs with a combined 14 receptions for...
JANUARY 26, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Chiefs coach Reid's patience in struggling players pays off
Mecole Hardman could have become an afterthought the rest of the AFC title game after a fumbled punt gave the Buffalo Bills an easy touchdownJANUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected back for Super Bowl Watkins (calf) is expected to be ready to play in Super Bowl LV, ESPN's Dianna Russini reports.
Impact Watkins last suited up back on Dec. 27, but after missing Kansas City's first two playoff games, the wide receiver is trending toward a return to action a week from Sunday. In 10 games this past season, Watkins logged 37 catches (on 55 targets) for 421 yards and two TDs. If he's able to play in the Super Bowl, Watkins would give QB Patrick Mahomes another viable option in the team's passing game, which is paced by playmaking wideout Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce.
JANUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs still have room for improvement after AFC title romp
Travis Kelce has spent the better part of a month insisting the Kansas City Chiefs have yet to put everything togetherJANUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs have Edwards-Helaire, no Bell, Watkins vs Bills
The Kansas City Chiefs have Clyde Edwards-Helaire but are missing fellow running back Le’Veon Bell and veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins for their AFC championship game against t...JANUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gabriel Davis active for Bills in AFC Championship game; Sammy Watkins out for Chiefs Bills and Chiefs kick off at 6:40 pm ET. Get full list of inactives here.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM
Won't play Sunday Watkins (calf) is inactive for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bills, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact With Watkins out, Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson are in line for expanded roles in Kansas City's passing attack Sunday alongside top wideout Tyreek Hill, with Byron Pringle also in line to see added snaps.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs injury updates: Clyde Edwards-Helaire will play, Sammy Watkins could sit vs Bills The Kansas City Chiefs' situation in the offensive backfield is coming into view now that game day is here against the Buffalo Bills. Accord...
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Could miss AFC Championship Game Watkins (calf) will go through a pregame workout before his availability is determined for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bills, but the Chiefs appear to be considering...
Impact Watkins hasn't played since initially suffering the calf injury Week 16 against the Falcons, but he looked to have taken a step forward in his recovery by practicing on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday. The Chiefs gave him a questionable designation heading into the weekend, but Schefter's report suggests that Watkins may be trending toward sitting out, or having a limited role in the game plan if he ends up suiting up. Further clarity on Watkins' status should arrive no later than 5:10 p.m. ET, when the Chiefs will release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson would be in store for expanded roles alongside top wideout Tyreek Hill if Watkins can't play or is limited.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Uncertain to face Bills Watkins (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo.
Impact A limited practice participant throughout the week, Watkins could come down to a game-time decision. Mecole Hardman, Demarcus Robinson and Byron Pringle all had significant roles with Watkins sidelined for the divisional round, combining for seven catches and 86 receiving yards on 10 targets against the Browns. Hardman got the most targets (four), while Robinson played the most snaps (71 percent).
JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Big offenses, overlooked defenses in AFC title game
Two teams so absent from championship history for so long until recently face off for the AFC championshipJANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs' Reid, Bills' McDermott to match wits for AFC title
Ten years after firing Sean McDermott as his defensive coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid will stare across the field inside Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday and see his pr...JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another limited session Watkins (calf) logged another limited practice Thursday.
Impact Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Watkins, who last suited up for a game on Dec. 27, approaches Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bills listed as questionable or minus an injury designation altogether. If he's out or limited this weekend, added snaps/targets would be available for Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson.
JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice
Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, raising expectations that he will start in the A...JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited to open week Watkins (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact It's a clear step forward after Watkins was held out of practice all last week, but his activity Thursday will be more important, with Kansas City planning to ramp up the intensity and do some contact work during the session. Watkins hasn't played since Week 16.
JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bills vs. Chiefs: Sammy Watkins, Clyde Edwards-Helaire return to practice While the lion's share of attention (and rightly so) when it comes to the Kansas City Chiefs injury report is on quarterback Patrick Mahomes...
JANUARY 20, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
