SAMMY WATKINS NEWS

Remains out this week The Ravens ruled out Watkins (thigh) for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact With Watkins set to miss his second straight game, Marquise Brown, Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay are once again in line to head the Ravens' wideout corps. Baltimore is on bye Week 8, so Watkins will target a potential return to action Nov. 7 against Minnesota in Week 9.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing again Friday Watkins (thigh) isn't participating at the portion of Friday's practice that's open to the media, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watkins missed the Ravens' Week 6 win against the Chargers and has not practiced this week. The 28-year-old is unlikely to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bengals, which would provide more opportunities for Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Watkins (thigh) didn't practice Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Unless Watkins is able to return to the field in some capacity Friday, he'll continue to trend toward missing Sunday's game against the Bengals. If he remains out this weekend, the Ravens' Week 7 wideout corps would continue to be led by Marquise Brown, Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore's Andrews among the NFL's elite tight ends

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OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not practicing Watkins (thigh) isn't participating in Wednesday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Watkins has yet to resume practicing since suffering his thigh injury Oct. 11 against the Colts, and unless he's able to get some work in Thursday and/or Friday, he could be trending toward a second straight missed game. If Watkins isn't able to face the Bengals on Sunday, Marquise Brown, Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay would once again operate as Baltimore's top three wideouts.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Watkins (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Chargers.

Impact It remains to be seen if Watkins' hamstring will respond well enough for him to return to action in Week 7, but in his absence this weekend, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun relays that Rashod Bateman groin is expected to be activated from IR to help fill in, while Miles Boykin could also see an expanded role in the Ravens' Week 6 passing attack. Also in the team's WR mix this weekend behind Marquise Brown will be Devin Duvernay and James Proche.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Who's Playing, Who's Not vs. Chargers: Lamar Jackson Returns, Sammy Watkins Still Out Lamar Jackson returned to practice Friday after a one-day absence due to illness. Alejandro Villeneuva (knee) also returned to practice, whi...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Heading for another DNP Watkins (hamstring) wasn't participating during the portion of Friday's practice that was open to the media, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watkins is heading for his third consecutive DNP after suffering the hamstring injury during Monday's win over the Colts. The veteran wideout seems unlikely to be available for Sunday's game against the Chargers, which would open up additional opportunities for Devin Duvernay and James Proche alongside top wideout Marquise Brown.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers and Ravens meet in matchup of division leaders

The Baltimore Ravens host the Los Angeles Chargers in a matchup pitting two of the most exciting quarterbacks in the sport in Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs another DNP Watkins (hamstring) wasn't present for Thursday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact At this stage Shaffer believes that Watkins is trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Chargers, though a return to practice, in any capacity, on the wideout's part Friday could change that narrative. If Watkins is out this weekend, Rashod Bateman, who is on IR with a groin injury, could potentially be activated and factor into Baltimore's Week 6 passing attack behind Marquise Brown, along with Devin Duvernay and James Proche.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Young guns: Jackson faces Herbert when Ravens host Chargers

Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert face off in an impressive young quarterback matchup when the Baltimore Ravens host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ravens WR Sammy Watkins among 3 players missing at walk-through practice Sammy Watkins suffered a hamstring injury in Monday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts and did not return.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Misses Wednesday's practice Watkins (thigh) wasn't present for Wednesday's walk-through, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Watkins was forced out of Monday's game against the Colts, so his status is worth monitoring as this Sunday's game against the Chargers approaches. If he ends up missing the contest or being limited, Rashod Bateman (groin) -- who is reportedly nearing a return to action and is a candidate to be activated in advance of Week 6 action -- could immediately move into a key role in his potential season debut.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins injury update: Ravens WR questionable to return vs. Colts with hamstring injury Watkins went down with the injury in the first half.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ravens' Watkins leaves with hamstring injury

Baltimore receiver Sammy Watkins left Monday night’s game against Indianapolis late in the second quarter with a hamstring injury and was questionable to return

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Highlight: Sammy Watkins' Speed Beats Defender Baltimore Ravens WR Sammy Watkins turns on the jets for a 28-yard catch and run.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

HIGHLIGHT ' Julian Blackmon Denies Sammy Watkins First Down Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon's hit denies Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins a first down.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Julian Blackmon denies Sammy Watkins first down Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon's hit denies Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins a first down.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • NFL.COM

Injures hamstring Monday Watkins sustained a hamstring injury during Monday's game against the Colts, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watkins took a big hit in the second quarter, and after a visit to the medical tent, he was deemed questionable to return. If he's unable to make it back Monday, Watkins will come out of Week 5 with two catches (on three targets) for 35 yards. Behind No. 1 wide receiver Marquise Brown, the Ravens also have Devin Duvernay, James Proche and Miles Boykin available at the position.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another four-catch game Watkins had four catches on seven targets for 49 yards Sunday against the Broncos.

Impact The veteran has had four receptions in every game this season, with at least seven targets in each game as well. Drops remain an issue, though, as he registered another one Sunday. Watkins still is effective on a per-catch (16.1 yards) and per-target (8.9) basis, but his 41.4 percent catch rate is dragging down his overall production. He'll face a shaky secondary Week 5 when Baltimore hosts Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens knock Broncos from unbeaten ranks with 23-7 rout

The Baltimore Ravens knocked the Denver Broncos from the ranks of the unbeaten Sunday with a 23-7 victory

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Future waiver wire: A look ahead to Week 5 — and the possible breakouts of Royce Freeman and Sammy Watkins Royce Freeman, Marlon Mack and Sammy Watkins are three of the players David Gonos says you should add now, before the waiver frenzy.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

1-on-1 With Sammy Watkins Wide receiver Sammy Watkins talks about Justin Tucker's kick and the 4th-and-19 conversion, the wideouts needing to step up, and the 'specia...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Chiefs gambling that Gordon can stay out of trouble in KC

The Kansas City Chiefs have never been shy about giving players with questionable backgrounds a second chance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL's greatest toes on turf off to memorable start in '21

NFL kickers have never been this clutch this early in a season, but one of the best — Matt Prater of the Arizona Cardinals — came up short and paid the price in Week 3

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS