Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins left practice early and had his left ankle heavily taped, according to Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News.
Sammy Watkins leaves practice early, fantasy status in question for Sunday
The Bills’ injury-battled wide receiver left practice early on Friday. We break down the fantasy implications.
Watkins took the practice field on Wednesday and Thursday, but it's possible he suffered a setback on Friday after having to work with trainers on the side. It's unclear if Watkins is in any danger of missing Sunday's contest with the Miami Dolphins in wake of this news, since it is possible that he left practice as a precaution.
Fantasy impact: At the very least, this ought to cause fantasy owners to have some concern over whether they can keep Watkins penned into their lineups. Mid-week injuries never bode well for a player’s status, and if a setback indeed happened, Watkins ought to be considered a game-time decision for Sunday.
If Watkins plays at full capacity, he will be the focal point of the Bills’ passing game and should be firmly in the WR3 conversation. Until his availability is known, fantasy owners must stay glued to breaking news out of Buffalo.
