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Complete non-factor in finale Watkins failed to bring in his only target in the Ravens' 16-13 overtime loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact The veteran's season came to a profoundly disappointing conclusion down the stretch, as he was targeted all of three times over the last four games and came away with nothing to show for it. Watkins' Ravens career had started off encouragingly enough with a 16-257 line over his first four games, but he ultimately lost his No. 2 role to rookie Rashod Bateman. Given his expiring contract and forgettable finish, it seems all but a certainty Watkins is on the move again this offseason.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No targets again Watkins was not targeted on 13 snaps Sunday against the Rams.

Impact The veteran did not make an impact against his former team and notched his second straight game with zero targets. Watkins has played a combined 16 snaps since returning from a one-game absence in Week 16, and his role appears to have fully diminished. The veteran, who is on a one-year contract, will finish the season Sunday against the Steelers at home.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal usage in return Watkins played three offensive snaps Sunday against the Bengals and did not draw a target.

Impact This was Watkins' first game back since coming off the reserve/COVID-19 list, but his usage was minimal. Watkins has played fewer than 50 percent of the snaps in five of six games since returning from injury, and he doesn't have a catch in either of his last two games. Marquise Brown and Rashod Bateman took most of the snaps at receiver, and James Proche moved into the No. 3 role. Watkins and the Ravens return home to face the Rams on Sunday.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Off COVID list Watkins has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Now that he's back, Watkins bolsters a Baltimore wideout corps that also includes Marquise Brown and Rashod Bateman, but the Week 16 fantasy upside of all three pass catchers figures to be capped by the fact that Josh Johnson will start at QB on Sunday, with Tyler Huntley on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Lamar Jackson (ankle) also unavailable.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Depleted Ravens face Bengals with playoff hopes on the line

Depleted by injuries and COVID-19 the Baltimore Ravens will try to rebound from three straight close losses and keep their playoff hopes intact

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sammy Watkins to miss Sunday's game The Baltimore Ravens received some bad news on Sammy Watkins on Sunday. Watkins has landed on the COVID-19 list and will not be available to...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Hitting COVID-19 list The Ravens placed Watkins (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact Watkins handled his second-lowest snap share (32 percent) in a game this season last Sunday in Cleveland, which was attributed to a knee issue. It impacted his practice reps somewhat this week, but he was free and clear of the injury report by Friday. Now, Watkins will miss his fourth contest of the campaign due to landing on the COVID-19 list so close to game day. The Ravens thus will roll with Marquise Brown (illness), Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay, Miles Boykin, James Proche and Tylan Wallace on Sunday against the Packers.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Watkins (knee) returned to a full practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watkins was a limited participant Wednesday, but his full participation Thursday puts him on track to play Sunday against the Packers. Who he'll be catching passes from in the contest is to be determined, however, with QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) iffy for Week 15 action following back-to-back practice absences.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Watkins (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Watkins' Wednesday limitations aren't surprising, given a previous report that indicated the wideout's knee was feeling off in this past Sunday's loss to the Browns, which resulting in him logging a decreased snap share. That he was able to practice in any capacity, however, suggests that it's something Watkins can continue to play through, though ultimately an official 'questionable' designation for Sunday's game against the Packers appears likely.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In reunion, Ravens signing S Tony Jefferson to practice squad; injury updates on Calais Campbell, Sammy Watkins and more ' NOTES The Ravens have signed Tony Jefferson to their practice squad, coach John Harbaugh announced Monday, reuniting with the safety who started 3...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Dealing with knee injury Watkins was limited by a knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Browns, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Watkins failed to haul in either of his two targets Sunday, and he was on the field for just 32 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Coach John Harbaugh revealed Monday that the receiver's knee was "feeling off" during the contest, which led to the limited playing time. It's not yet clear whether the issue will impact his availability for Sunday's game against the Packers.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries won't subside as Ravens try to stay atop division

Since starting the season 5-1 the Baltimore Ravens are 3-3 — and there have been few signs of a letup when it comes to their injuries

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Humphrey out for the season as Ravens reel from close loss

Baltimore coach John Harbaugh says cornerback Marlon Humphrey is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gamble doesn't pay off for Ravens in loss to Steelers

John Harbaugh went for the win, and it didn’t work out for the Baltimore Ravens

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches first TD of season Watkins posted four catches (on six targets) for 39 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 20-19 loss at Pittsburgh.

Impact Watkins wasn't even targeted until the Ravens' first offensive play of the second half, and three of his receptions occurred on the team's final possession, including a six-yard score with 12 seconds remaining. Per usual, he's produced mostly misses in his nine appearances this season, with zero TDs prior to Sunday and just two outings with more than 50 yards. Watkins is no better than third in the passing game pecking order in Baltimore behind Mark Andrews and Marquise Brown, which often isn't reliable in a run-heavy scheme.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Sammy Watkins Scores Late Touchdown in Pittsburgh Wide receiver Sammy Watkins catch a 6-yard touchdown with 12 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Lamar Jackson pinpoints Sammy Watkins in the back of the end zone for late-game TD Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Sammy Watkins.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • NFL.COM

Usage drops off Sunday Watkins caught his lone target for an eight-yard gain against the Browns.

Impact The veteran played 43 percent of Baltimore's offensive snaps Sunday, as the team's now-healthy receiving corps is causing a playing time bottleneck for the likes of Watkins and rookie Rashod Bateman. Devin Duvernay has maintained his role in the offense since Watkins' return as well, as the second-year man out of Texas also played 43 percent of the snaps Sunday. If Watkins continues to have to compete for snaps in a suddenly crowded receiving corps, it's difficult to expect consistent production from him. Baltimore travels to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Clemson star coming up clutch for his new NFL team Nicknamed “Playoff Sammy” for his postseason heroics as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, former Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins seems...

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Sammy Watkins: Time to 'Put on a Show' Baltimore Ravens WR Sammy Watkins talks about being clutch, wanting to get off to faster starts and Lamar Jackson's practice week.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Final Drive: Sammy Watkins Is Coming Up Clutch Baltimore Ravens WR Sammy Watkins has made a couple of huge late-game catches in a couple wins this year, including in Chicago.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Key grab late in win Watkins secured three of four targets for 48 yards in the Ravens' 16-13 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact The veteran made a clutch 29-yard grab on what turned out to be the game-winning drive to put the Ravens on the Bears' three-yard line and set up a Devonta Freeman touchdown. Watkins' yardage total was his best since Week 4 against the Broncos, and he could enjoy an even bigger role in a Week 12 home matchup versus the Browns if fellow wideout Marquise Brown (thigh) remains out for that contest.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Tyler Huntley Heaves 30-Yarder to Sammy Watkins Baltimore Ravens QB Tyler Huntley hits Sammy Watkins with a deep pass on third-and-13.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

AFC North-leading Ravens look to bounce back against Bears

Lamar Jackson and the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens look to bounce back when they visit the struggling Chicago Bears

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One catch in return Watkins caught one of three targets for seven yards against the Dolphins.

Impact This was Watkins' first game action since Week 5 as he made his return from a thigh injury. He played just one-third of the offensive snaps and drew only three targets. His playing time should increase as he gets closer to full health, but the sudden arrival of Rashod Bateman could make targets harder to come by for the veteran. The Ravens travel to Chicago to face the Bears on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE