SAMMY WATKINS NEWS

Another quiet appearance Watkins was targeted five times and caught one pass for nine yards in Sunday's 15-9 loss to the Lions.

Impact The five targets Watkins drew were a season high, as were the 57 snaps he played Sunday. Despite the increased opportunities though, including three looks in the red zone, he still made only a minor mark in the box score. The veteran wideout could continue to see increased volume with rookies Romeo Doubs (ankle) and Christian Watson (head) exiting Sunday's game early, but with four receptions and 48 yards over his last three appearances, Watkins hasn't been a fantasy factor.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers searching for answers after 4th consecutive loss

Green Bay is two games below

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finishes with one reception Watkins was targeted once and caught one pass for three yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Bills.

Impact Watkins started Sunday's contest and finished a clear second among Packers wideouts with 52 snaps, but after catching a pass on the third play of the game he did not see even one more thrown his direction. He will have a favorable matchup when the Packers travel to Detroit in Week 9, but given that he has racked up only 150 yards in the four games he has appeared in -- with over a third of those coming on one Week 2 reception -- there is not a lot for fantasy players to hang their hats on.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins' first catch back in Buffalo goes for first down Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins' first catch back in Buffalo goes for a first down.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • NFL.COM

'Living Fast': Sammy Watkins Recalling 'Mistakes' as Packers Visit Buffalo Bills Sammy Watkins said he “prayed’’ to leave Buffalo, and the Bills traded Watkins to the Rams and then in 2018, he signed with the Chiefs and h...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'Living Fast': Sammy Watkins Recalling 'Mistakes' as Packers Visit Buffalo Bills Sammy Watkins said he “prayed’’ to leave Buffalo, and the Bills traded Watkins to the Rams and then in 2018, he signed with the Chiefs and h...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Good to go, could start Watkins (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Buffalo.

Impact Watkins caught two of four targets for 38 yards in his return to the lineup for the Week 7 loss to Washington, and he could see work Sunday night with Allen Lazard (shoulder) unavailable. Watkins and Romeo Doubs are the safest best to take WR snaps for the Packers, but Christian Watson (questionable - hamstring), Samori Toure and Amari Rodgers could also have roles. None is an especially strong fantasy play against one of the top defenses in the NFL.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers storylines: Sammy Watkins eager to return to 'Rough Buff,' his first NFL home For the first time since leaving the team that drafted him No. 4 in 2014, WR Sammy Watkins will play against the Bills at their stadium.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bills not underestimating Rodgers despite Packers struggles

Buffalo Bills receiver Jake Kumerow knows all too well what Aaron Rodgers is capable of to set aside any thoughts of underestimating the struggling Green Bay Packers in preparing f...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sammy Watkins says Bills are 'still my team' as he prepares for first game against Buffalo Sammy Watkins is returning to Buffalo for the first time since 2017. The former bills wide receiver was drafted fourth overall in the 2014 d...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

Stays limited at practice Watkins (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The same can be said for rookie second-rounder Christian Watson (hamstring), while top wide receiver Allen Lazard told Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette on Thursday that he likely won't be available Sunday in Buffalo. Assuming Watkins and/or Watson are able to suit up this weekend, they'll join rookie fourth-round pick Romeo Doubs as the primary options at the position for Aaron Rodgers (right thumb).

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins responds to Aaron Rodgers' blunt comments Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers made some blunt comments on The Pat McAfee Show this week, apparently throwing his teammate...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Three Things: Josh Allen, Sammy Watkins and a big opportunity Larry, Mike and Wes have three things to look for heading into the Green Bay Packers' Week 8 contest against the Buffalo Bills.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Sammy Watkins on playing the Bills: 'It is going to be a showdown' Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins spoke to the media on Wednesday about playing the team that drafted him on Sunday Night Footba...

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Listed as limited Wednesday Watkins (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact In his return from a four-game absence this past Sunday at Washington, Watkins mostly was invisible in the Packers' passing game outside of a 28-yard catch on the final possession. As such, it's no surprise that he's being listed with the same hamstring injury that forced the absence. Watkins will have two more chances to get back to full activity before the team potentially hands him a designation for Sunday's visit to Buffalo.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'We're a bit lost': Disjointed Packers offense searching for answers after third loss in a row The Packers offense looks disjointed in all facets, leaving veteran WR Sammy Watkins to ask, \

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers aren't getting much help

Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers aren't getting enough help from their Buccaneer and Packer teammates this season

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pair of catches in return Watkins (hamstring) brought in two of four targets for 36 yards in the Packers' 23-21 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact The veteran couldn't make much of an impact even with Randall Cobb (IR-ankle) out of action, with his biggest reception (28 yards) coming on Green Bay's last drive on a contested catch. Watkins could play an important role for the struggling Aaron Rodgers during Cobb's multi-game absence, and he'll aim to boost his numbers against his former Bills squad in a Week 8 Sunday night road battle.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins snags Rodgers' pass for 28-yard gain | Packers vs. Commanders Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins catches a pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a gain of 28 yards against the Washington Co...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Packers O-line takes hit with LT David Bakhtiari out

The Green Bay Packers' struggling offensive line was dealt another blow with left tackle David Bakhtiari missing their game against the Washington Commanders with a knee injury

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from four-week absence Watkins (hamstring) is active Week 7 against Washington.

Impact It has been a quick turnaround for Watkins, who was activated from IR on Saturday and given a questionable tag for the matchup. He'll ultimately end up suiting up for the first time since Week 2, bolstering a wide-receiver corps in need of depth following the loss of Randall Cobb (ankle). Still, it wouldn't be surprising to see him working behind Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs with respect to snap count and targets.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Sunday Watkins (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday against the Commanders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Watkins was activated off IR on Saturday and is listed as questionable for the contest, but it appears as though he'll be back in action Sunday for the first time since Week 2. In the process, he'll provide QB Aaron Rodgers with an experienced option at wideout alongside Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs, though it remains to be seen how heavy a workload Watkins is destined to log in his anticipated Week 7 return.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers Activate WR Sammy Watkins, Place Randall Cobb on IR Green Bay shuffled its corps of wide receivers with a pair of transactions Saturday.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Packers activate Watkins, place Cobb, Hanson on IR

The Green Bay Packers have placed wide receiver Randall Cobb and offensive lineman Jake Hanson on injured reserve while activating Sammy Watkins

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated off IR The Packers officially activated Watkins (hamstring) off injured reserve Saturday, but he's listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Washington.

Impact Watkins was designated to return from IR earlier in the week and has a chance to be available this weeknd. He played 67 and 65 percent of offensive snaps in Weeks 1 and 2, and he figures to see a similar workload going forward. If he's active Sunday, the veteran pass catcher will compete for targets with the likes of Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs with Randall Cobb (ankle) on IR and Christian Watson (hamstring) out for Week 7.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE