Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins was a full participant at practice on Thursday, the team announced. Watkins is dealing with a rib injury that has bothered him throughout training camp and the preseason. Thursday marks his second consecutive full practice, and it's looking likely that he'll play without issue in Sunday's opener against the Chicago Bears.
Sammy Watkins practices in full again, has decent fantasy value
Sammy Watkins practiced in full for the second consecutive day Thursday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Watkins was a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and is expected to be a big part of Buffalo's offense. Quarterback E.J. Manuel will likely look for Watkins early and often, and while players around the league typically play through rib injuries, they're always painful, and it's good to see Watkins is going full-speed at practice.
Fantasy Impact: Watkins seems like a sure thing when it comes to potential play-making ability for fantasy owners, but he could definitely be held back by Manuel. His quarterback isn’t known for airing it out, and Watkins likely won’t get as many looks as you might expect for someone with his draft positioning. However, if you have him as a WR3 or something close to it, it’s worth noting that his injury doesn’t appear to be a factor going forward.
