Quez Watkins Fantasy

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins caught both of his targets, gaining 69 yards and scoring one touchdown during the team's 24-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings Monday. The 24-year-old caught a 53-yard bomb from quarterback Jalen Hurts on the first play of the second quarter, giving the Eagles a two-score advantage. With Hurts having more time to go through his progressions this week, the ball was spread around the offense at a much higher rate. However, Watkins only recorded two targets and is still the clear No. 4 option in the passing game. Unless an injury occurs to one of the top three targets, Watkins can be left on the waiver wire in the majority of leagues. However, the third-year receiver is a player to watch over the next month with four favorable matchups on deck for the Eagles' passing attack.

Sep. 20th • 12:23 AM

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins will start in the slot Sunday on the road against the Detroit Lions. While teammate Zach Pascal occupied this role in Indianapolis last season, Watkins won the starting job during training camp. The matchup for the third-year receiver is a good one. Detroit allowed 22.7 fantasy points per game to the position and gave up 13.1 yards per reception in 2021. The issue for Watkins is going to be target share. With A.J. Brown added to the rotation, Watkins is likely the fourth target for quarterback Jalen Hurts. Philadelphia was one of the most run-heavy offenses last season, meaning Watkins could struggle to get enough targets to be fantasy relevant. This week, he is off the radar in redraft leagues but could be a low-money option in DFS lineups.

Sep. 9th • 12:13 PM

Philadelphia Eagles third-year wide receiver Quez Watkins made some splash plays this spring, including a 40-plus-yard touchdown catch during organized team activities from quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles coaching staff has talked up Watkins every chance they get and believe he has the tools to be a highly productive receiver. However, finding consistent targets for him may be the only problem, with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert all commanding looks in the offense. Watkins' fantasy appeal certainly took a hit when the team acquired Brown from the Titans, but he could be sneaky good with less attention from opposing defenses as the No. 3 wideout. The 24-year-old had 43 receptions on 62 targets for 647 yards and one touchdown in 17 games (12 starts) in his second NFL season in 2021.

Jun. 29th • 10:30 AM