Justin Watson Fantasy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Justin Watson (knee) is expected to miss four months. The 25-year-old landed on the PUP list after having a procedure done on his knee, and it means he will miss at least the first six games of the 2021 campaign. Nonetheless, Watson is in danger of not making the team, but even if he does, he will have to battle for looks with Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Antonio Brown, and Rob Gronkowski, among others. As a result, Watson likely won't have a place on many fantasy rosters when the season begins in September.

Jul. 25th • 11:57 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Jaydon Mickens and Justin Watson have seen their stock fall this offseason. Mickens was the primary returner on punts and kickoffs in 2020, but his future is uncertain after the team drafted rookie Jaelon Darden as a potential replacement. And Mickens didn't exactly stand out in return duties last year. He'll need to show more offensive value in order to avoid being a roster casualty in training camp. Watson is also firmly on the roster bubble in a deep receiving room. Nearly all of his value in 2020 also came on special teams with the coverage units. Watson was inactive for three of four playoff games, and his offensive role vanished with Scotty Miller and Tyler Johnson emerging. The 25-year-old had zero targets after Week 4.

Jun. 29th • 8:03 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Justin Watson saw six targets in a win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Watson only managed 40 receiving yards, but the opportunity was there for him and Tom Brady didn't shy away from him. That's a good sign ahead of Week 5, as Tampa Bay could be without as many as three of their starting pass-catchers against the Bears. That could vault Watson into flex consideration.

Oct. 4th • 8:13 PM