Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (ribs) should be ready to play for the team against the Chicago Bears in Week 1 despite leaving the team's preseason finale with the injury, according to Ian Rapoport. Watkins only had three catches in three preseason games this summer.
Sammy Watkins should play in Week 1 and be ready for fantasy start
Watkins should be ready to go when Buffalo takes on the Chicago Bears in Week 1 despite a rib injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: Watkins was selected with the fourth pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and since that time, he has made a handful of catches in training camp that have mesmerized teammates and fans alike. He’s a big time talent at the receiver position without a doubt.
The problem with Watkins from a fantasy perspective is that his fantasy value is tied to sophomore quarterback. E.J. Manuel, who has really struggled in the preseason.
No matter how talented a receiver is, if the quarterback can’t get the ball to him consistently, production will undoubtedly be limited.
Once the elite wide receivers have been drafted, picking up Watkins is still a good play in most fantasy leagues. That said, the possibility that Watkins will stand among all fantasy receivers in his first year is slim given the dicy situation in Buffalo.
