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Tagged: Sammy Watkins (79 Results)

Mar
15

Kansas City adds WR Watkins

Free agent wide receiver SAMMY WATKINS is heading to Kansas City for the 2018 season. Watkins will join an offense that already has the NFL’s rushing leader in KAREEM HUNT, and a pair of 1,000-yard receivers in TYREEK HILL and tight end TRAVIS KELCE.

Source: Kansas City Star

Factoid: 2018 free agency

It looks like a lean offseason for wide receivers. Unlikely that any will be any selected in the top 10 of the draft (maybe none in the top 20). And there aren’t any can’t-miss superstars who are available in free agency.  more »

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Oct
13

Watkins frustrated by role in Rams offense

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver SAMMY WATKINS is frustrated with his role in the offense after making just one catch for 17 yards in the past two weeks. While his lackMore of production is partially due to quarterback JARED GOFF spreading the ball around, Watkins and his fantasy owners have greater expectations. Unfortunately, Watkins faces the stingiest corner duo in the NFL this weekend when the Rams face the Jacksonville Jaguars and corners JALEN RAMSEY and A.J. BOUYE. Less

Source: NFL.com

Sep
30

Watkins, Austin cleared from concussion protocol

Los Angeles wide receivers SAMMY WATKINS and TAVON AUSTIN were cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol, returned to practice, and are set to play on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Both players were concussed during last week’s game against San Francisco. Fantasy owners can plan accordingly.

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
23

Watkins, Austin enter concussion protocol

Los Angeles Rams wide receivers SAMMY WATKINS and TAVON AUSTIN both left Thursday night’s game against San Francisco in the fourth quarter and are now in the NFL’s concussion protocol. OnMore the positive side, there is time to heal since the wideouts don’t play again until a week from Sunday against Dallas. Less

Source: NFL.com

Mailbag: September 22, 2017

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Why was Sammy Watkins ranked so low (only to go for 106 yards and 2 TDs last night)? Are games in England higher scoring? Covering for the Greg Olsen injury. And what are the guidelines for adjusting fantasy scores after discovering statistical errors in previous weeks? more »

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Sep
22

49ers finally find end zone

The San Francisco 49ers finally found the end zone in Thursday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. After two games with nothing to show fantasy owners aside from a handfulMore of field goals, the 49ers found the end zone 5 times on Thursday night. BRIAN HOYER, CARLOS HYDE, and SAMMY WATKINS all got into the act. Less

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Aug
21

Bills veteran WR Boldin to retire

Buffalo veteran wide receiver ANQUAN BOLDIN has announced that he will retire from the NFL after 14 seasons. The timing is unusual, with Boldin having just recently signed with the Bills.More However, his signing came before the team traded SAMMY WATKINS and before JORDAN MATTHEWS was injured. The Bills receiving corps is now extremely thin. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Aug
18

Watkins turning heads in Rams practice

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver SAMMY WATKINS has only been with his new team for a short while but he’s already turning heads at practice. Through his first 3 days ofMore practice, Watkins is really opening up the Rams offense. Watkins is the clear No. 1 receiver for Los Angeles and if he can remain healthy he could be a top receiver for your fantasy team as well. Less

Source: NFL.com

Aug
17

Boldin to debut with Bills

Buffalo veteran wide receiver ANQUAN BOLDIN will make his debut with the Bills during Thursday night’s exhibition game against Philadelphia. Boldin is expected to play much of the first half, whichMore should help him to develop some chemistry with quarterback TYROD TAYLOR. With SAMMY WATKINS being traded and JORDAN MATTHEWS being injured, Boldin will likely take on a bigger role than originally expected when he signed with the Bills. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: August 15 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff discuss the fantasy ramifications of recent happenings around the NFL, including the Ezekiel Elliott suspension and the Sammy Watkins trade. Sponsored by EZ Draft (EZDraft.com).  more »

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Aug
12

Bills add WR Matthews via trade with Eagles

The Buffalo Bills added wide receiver JORDAN MATTHEWS to the team after a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Having just traded wideout SAMMY WATKINS to the Rams, it looksMore like Matthews could become the top option in the passing game for Buffalo. He is expected to help bolster the Bills’ receiving corps with a proven weapon that offers size and precise route running. Less

Source: Team Website

Aug
12

Rams acquire WR Watkins from Bills

The Los Angeles Rams upgraded their receiving corps on Friday by acquiring wideout SAMMY WATKINS from the Buffalo Bills. The Rams sent cornerback E.J. GAINES to Buffalo, along with a 2018More draft pick. Watkins is feeling healthy heading into 2017 but he does carry his usual injury risk. Assuming he can stay healthy, Watkins likely becomes the top option in the Rams passing game. Less

Source: Los Angeles Times

Around the NFL: Buffalo Bills

Anquan Boldin is back in play. The veteran receiver has agreed to a one-year deal with the receiver-needy Bills. He looks unlikely, however, to make much of an impact.   more »

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Mailbag: August 4, 2017

Ian Allan answers your fantasy questions. In this edition. Team offensive projections. Can teams have two good wide receivers? Prospects for Ty Montgomery and Marshawn Lynch. And much, much more. more »

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