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Injury Lower Leg
Est. Return 1/18/2025
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32
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0.0
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0
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0
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0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Despite his seventh-round status in the 2022 NFL Draft, Watson earned playing time as a rookie and has logged considerable action in each of his first two seasons. He and Joshua Williams performed well enough that the Chiefs allowed L'Jarius Sneed to head elsewhere (the Titans) in free agency, so the duo should log additional action in 2024. Per PFF, Watson graded out well as a tackler, a run defender and a pass rusher, evidenced by his 33 tackles (28 solo) and two sacks a season ago, and he's likely headed for a more pivotal role this season. Read Past Outlooks
Designated to return from IR
The Chiefs designated Watson (leg) for return from injured reserve Friday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Watson suffered a broken fibula and tibia at the ankle in Week 7 against San Francisco and has been recovering on injured reserve for the last 10 weeks. Watson is expected to practice Friday. He isn't going to play Sunday against the Broncos with the Chiefs already announcing they will rest their starters, but it does sound like Watson will have a chance to potentially play in the divisional round of the playoffs in a little more than two weeks. Friday will mark the opening of Watson's 21-day window for activation.
Watson suffered a broken fibula and tibia at the ankle in Week 7 against San Francisco and has been recovering on injured reserve for the last 10 weeks. Watson is expected to practice Friday. He isn't going to play Sunday against the Broncos with the Chiefs already announcing they will rest their starters, but it does sound like Watson will have a chance to potentially play in the divisional round of the playoffs in a little more than two weeks. Friday will mark the opening of Watson's 21-day window for activation.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaylen Watson's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
197 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.51 secBench Press
18 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
32.25 in
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Watson recorded 49 total tackles, six passes defended and an interception for a touchdown as a rookie in 2022. The 24-year-old cornerback looks poised to handle a similar role as a rotational player in the Chiefs' defensive backfield.
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Placed on IR
The Chiefs placed Watson (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Done for regular season, at least
Watson (lower leg) is slated to undergo surgery in the coming days to repair a fractured left fibula-tibia and will miss the remainder of the 2024 regular season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Suffers signifcant injury
Watson suffered a fractured ankle in Sunday's win over the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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On crutches
Watson (ankle) was on crutches and wearing a cast after Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
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Done for day
Watson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
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