Sammy Watkins Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Sammy Watkins
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Age: 31
Weight: 211 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
College: Clemson

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by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 01, 2015 · 10:21 AM EDT

BUF WR Sammy Watkins - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Physical freak is a good description for Sammy Watkins. The second-year receiver had his share of ups-and-downs during his rookie season, but the overall numbers were very good. While he was outplayed by some other rookie receivers last season, Watkins will be better with a year under his belt in every category.

Fantasy Downside
There is always the sophomore slump. And the QB issue in Buffalo won't help. Tyrod Taylor won the job late in camp, but there is no telling how good he will be or if he fails, how good his replacement will be. Of course, all of this affects Watkins.

Bottom Line
Watkins was picked fourth overall in the 2014 NFL Draft for a reason. His talent level is unquestionable. His ADP is pretty high at 61 and his WR ranking is also high at 33. Don't think that is a reflection on Watkins. It is more an indictment of the Bills QB situation. I would actually take Watkins higher, because I don't think some of the players ahead of him aren't nearly as talented.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 26, 2014 · 1:47 PM EST

BUF WR Sammy Watkins - Week 17, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17: Watkins vs Patriots

Sammy Watkins has been very quiet the second half of the season, but last week's performance shows you he is capable of helping fantasy teams on any given week. Watkins only caught three balls but for 75 yards and a touchdown. There is no doubt his talent level is high and that gives him the potential every week to have a fantasy impact.

This week, he will face New England who is 6th in aFPA to wide receivers. Watkins only had 27 yards receiving against Darrelle Revis and company. Start him in all leagues, but only as a low-end WR2. The matchup could limit his output.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 19, 2014 · 10:50 AM EST

BUF WR Sammy Watkins - Week 16, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16: Watkins vs Raiders

Unfortunately, Sammy Watkins owners aren't getting what they expected from the top wide receiver in the draft, especially when you see what other rookies have done in 2014. Yes, he is capable of monster fantasy numbers like he had two weeks ago, but most of his performances have had minimal impact. Last week, he had one catch which was his season-low. He also was only targeted six times.

Watkins faces Oakland this week who is 21st in aFPA to wide receivers. With a decent matchup, it would be wise to have him in your lineup if you play three wide receivers or a flex spot. He could have one of those explosive games in Week 16, but is still a risk to have another low output game as well. That's why we have him at the high-end WR3 rating.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 12, 2014 · 9:50 AM EST

BUF WR Sammy Watkins - Week 15, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15: Watkins vs Packers

Sammy Watkins finally awoke from his second half slumber with seven catches for 127 yards. It helped that the Bills threw the ball 57 times and targeted Watkins 12 times, his highest total since Week 7. Buffalo doesn't want to throw the ball that much they have to be happy getting the football to their gifted rookie. One down side is he has now gone five straight games without a touchdown.

Watkins has a great matchup this week against the Packers who are 30th in aFPA to wide receivers. Even though the Bills will lean more on Fred Jackson and the running game this week, he will be a solid WR2 fantasy option for Week 15 if he gets his targets.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 05, 2014 · 12:58 PM EST

BUF WR Sammy Watkins - Week 14, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14: Watkins vs Broncos

The production has fallen off for Sammy Watkins as he has had only 16 catches over his last five games. The targets have been there, but the fantasy numbers have not. He has fought through some injuries, but overall he is showing how a rookie receiver can struggle.

It's a neutral matchup for Week 14 against Denver who is 18th in aFPA to wide receivers. Even with the recent struggles, Watkins has the talent to put up a good game, and QB Kyle Orton is still trying to get him the football. Start Watkins against the Broncos as a WR3 or flex option.

by Chris Kucharski

· Nov 28, 2014 · 2:27 PM EST

BUF WR Sammy Watkins - Week 13, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13: Watkins vs Browns

Sammy Watkins production has been down the past two weeks as he has had only six catches and 12 targets combined. Overall, it seems he just hasn't been connecting with Kyle Orton. There is no doubt Watkins is a superb talent, but the rookie's numbers aren't saying that lately.

The Browns are the next opponent and are 17th in aFPA to wide receivers. Watkins will still have some big games this season, but don't expect that this week. He is starter, but only a high-end WR3.

by Chris Kucharski

· Nov 21, 2014 · 10:10 AM EST

BUF WR Sammy Watkins - Week 12, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12: Watkins vs Jets

The Bills will play their 'home' game this week in Detroit because of the weather in western New York and that is a good thing for Sammy Watkins who is nursing a sore groin. In the first meeting with New York, Watkins exploded with 157 receiving yards and touchdown and that came on only three catches. Since that game, Watkins has been in a little slump (59 yards in two games), but the targets have still been there (17).

The Jets are 18th in aFPA to wide receivers so this should set up nicely for Watkins to have another good game against New York. Start him as a solid WR2 for Week 12.