Fantasy Player Profile Jaylen Watson
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Snags pick in loss
Watson tallied six solo tackles and an interception during the Chiefs' loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Analysis: Watson had a strong performance despite the loss, as he managed to force the team's lone turnover. The 27-year-old has now compiled 51 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two interceptions across 12 games played.
Published: Thu, Nov 27 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Upgrades to full practice
Watson (back) upgraded to a full practice Friday.
Analysis: Watson was limited Thursday but should be ready to roll Monday night against Washington. Watson has started all seven games this season, recording 30 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass breakups, including one interception, on 96 percent of the defensive snaps.
Published: Fri, Oct 24 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited in practice
Watson (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Watson appears to have picked up a back injury during Kansas City's blowout 31-0 win over the Raiders in Week 7, in which he played a season-low 71 percent of defensive snaps. Of course, since the Chiefs also benched multiple starters once the victory over Las Vegas was well in hand, it's difficult to put too much weight on Watson's low snap count. If he's unable to resume practicing in full Friday and/or Saturday, Watson will likely be assigned an injury designation for Monday Night Football…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 23 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Secures sack in loss
Watson recorded four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Monday's 31-28 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Watson was able to get to Trevor Lawrence in the second quarter, recording his first sack since the 2023 season. The cornerback is now up to 27 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over five games this year.
Published: Tue, Oct 7 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Just one tackle in victory
Watson recorded one tackle (one solo) in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: Watson played 98 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps against Baltimore, but Lamar Jackson (hamstring) and Cooper Rush rarely threw in Watson's direction. The Chiefs' top outside cornerback, Watson has 23 tackles (13 solo) and three pass breakups, including one interception, across four games to begin the season.
Published: Tue, Sep 30 at 8:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks off Wilson in Week 3 win
Watson recorded seven tackles and two pass defenses, including an interception, in Sunday's 22-9 victory versus the Giants.
Analysis: Watson ranked third on Kansas City in tackles behind Nick Bolton (14) and George Karlaftis (10). Watson also registered a key interception, picking off Russell Wilson in the end zone as New York was driving toward the end of the first half. The pickoff was the second of Watson's career and his first since the 2022 season.
Published: Mon, Sep 22 at 8:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Starts at outside corner
Watson recorded six tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed in Friday's 27-21 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Watson started at outside corner, opposite Trent McDuffie, and was off the field for only one defensive snap. Watson looked to be in line for a breakout 2024 season before suffering a serious leg injury that sidelined him for most of the year. Now healthy, he appears to have retained a significant role in the secondary.
Published: Sat, Sep 6 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Past concussion
Watson recorded one pass defended in Friday's 29-27 preseason loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Watson suffered a concussion in Kansas City's first preseason game and had been sidelined since. He passed concussion protocol and logged 18 total snaps (17 on defense) and should be ready to roll for Kansas City's Week 1 matchup against the Chargers.
Published: Sun, Aug 24 at 5:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Enters concussion protocol
Watson (concussion) is ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason contest against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Watson won't return to action Saturday, and he'll need to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol before being eligible for further preseason action, making him uncertain to play Friday, Aug. 15 versus the Seahawks. Nazeeh Johnson and Nohl Williams figure to benefit from increased reps at cornerback as long as Watson is sidelined.
Published: Sat, Aug 9 at 6:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Contributes in limited action
Watson played in only six regular-season games in 2024, but he finished with 32 tackles (21 solo) and six pass breakups.
Analysis: The cornerback missed the last 11 games of the regular season with fibula and tibia fractures, but he returned for the playoffs and recorded five tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed across three games. Watson also started six games as a rookie in 2022 and two more in 2023, but this was the first regular season in which he started every game he played in. The seventh-round pick in 2022 is entering the final year of his rookie deal.
Published: Thu, Feb 13 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Making return in divisional round
Watson (lower leg) is active for Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Houston.
Analysis: Watson will make his return to the field after missing the Chiefs' final 11 games of the regular season while on IR due to a fractured fibula-tibia. It's not clear how much of a workload he'll handle after the extended absence, as Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported earlier in the week that the third-year cornerback could have his snaps monitored if able to suit up. With Watson back in action, Keith Taylor is a healthy scratch Saturday.
Published: Sat, Jan 18 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Takes big step toward return
The Chiefs activated Watson (lower leg) off injured reserve Friday, and he remains questionable to play Saturday against Houston.
Analysis: Watson had been on IR since Oct. 22 after fracturing his left fibula-tibia Week 7 versus San Francisco. He was designated to return Jan. 3 and logged a trio of full practices this week. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid implied Thursday that Watson has a real chance of playing Saturday but also suggested that he may not get a full workload, saying of the cornerback, "we'll see how it goes as far as the game reps and all that," per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com.
Published: Fri, Jan 17 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to face Houston
Watson (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans.
Analysis: Watson has been on the Chiefs' injured reserve since Oct. 22 after fracturing his left fibula-tibia in Week 7 against the 49ers. He was designated to return from IR on Jan. 3, and he was a full participant in practice all week. Watson would have to be activated from IR before Saturday's playoff bout in order to play.
Published: Thu, Jan 16 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Promising start to practice week
Watson (lower leg), who is currently on IR, was a full participant in practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Watson hasn't played since fracturing his left ankle Week 7 against San Francisco, but he was designated to return from injured reserve Jan. 3 and appears to have a real chance of playing in Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Houston. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid echoed that possibility Tuesday, saying of Watson, "I'm not telling you he can play a whole game, but I think he has a chance of playing. We'll see," per Jordan Foote of SI.com. Of late, Josh Williams has been playing most…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 14 at 6:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Doing well at practice
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Watson (lower leg) is participating in practice and "moving around well," Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Watson had his 21-day practice window opened Jan. 3, and he appears to be making significant progress toward a return from IR in time to suit up for the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. As a result of Kansas City having earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Watson has the benefit of an additional week to focus on his health. He'll need to be activated from IR in order to be eligible for postseason action.
Published: Fri, Jan 10 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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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…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
The Chiefs placed Watson (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Watson fractured his ankle during Sunday's win over the 49ers, an injury that will keep him out for the rest of the 2024 regular season, though he could be available to come back off IR if the Chiefs make a deep playoff run, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. With Watson sidelined, Nazeeh Johnson should have the inside track on Joshua Williams for the second starting corner job opposite Trent McDuffie, though the Chiefs signed Keith Taylor on Tuesday to bring in some additional depth and…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 22 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: Watson has a chance to return to the field should the Chiefs still be in contention late in the playoffs, but his recovery timetable may also sideline him longer than January or February. The third-year pro had been essentially an every-down player at outside cornerback for Kansas City, so his absence will afford Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams additional starting reps at outside cornerback. Expect Watson to be officially placed on IR in the near future.
Published: Tue, Oct 22 at 9:06am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: Watson was spotted with crutches and a cast after the victory, so the news isn't exactly surprising. The Washington State product will undergo further imagining Monday to determine the severity of the fracture and whether or not he may be able to return at some point later this season. Watson's likely absence in the weeks ahead will leave the Chiefs without one of their starting corners and afford increased opportunity for Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams.
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: The cornerback suffered the injury during the game after making three tackles (two solo). Watson has 32 tackles (21 solo) and six passes defensed this season. Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson should see more action if Watson is forced to miss time.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Done for day
Watson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
Analysis: Watson's day is officially done after he suffered an ankle injury in the second half versus San Francisco. Moving forward, if Watson is unavailable, Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson will see added work in the secondary with Kansas City.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits early Sunday
Watson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
Analysis: Watson sustained the ankle injury in the second half versus San Francisco and if he can't return, the cornerback will finish his day with three total tackles (one solo). In Watson's absence, Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson are candidates to step into larger roles in the secondary.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in tackles Week 1
Watson notched 11 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defensed during Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Watson played 96 percent of defensive snaps versus the Ravens on Thursday, effectively starting over Joshua Williams. If Watson has truly earned the starting job across from Trent McDuffie at cornerback, as is reflected on Kansas City's depth chart for Week 1, he'll warrant consideration in IDP formats heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Bengals. It's possible, though, that Williams is simply being eased back into action after having missed much of the preseason due to a hamstring issue.
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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Comes off PUP list
The Chiefs activated Jones (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Jones could still be nursing the undisclosed injury that landed him on Kansas City's active/PUP list earlier in July, but he was able to return to practice Wednesday. The 2022 seventh-round pick out of Washington State will likely be competing for a rotational spot in the Chiefs' secondary now that he's back on the field.
Published: Wed, Jul 31 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on PUP list
The Chiefs placed Watson on the active/PUP list Wednesday with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: He'll be eligible to come off the PUP list at any time during training camp or the preseason, once the Chiefs deem him healthy enough to practice. The 2022 seventh-round draft pick was a rotational contributor in the Kansas City secondary last season, but he now appears primed for a more pivotal role in 2024 following the departure of L'Jarius Sneed.
Published: Wed, Jul 17 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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Active Sunday
Watson (thigh) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Analysis: Watson was added to the injury report Friday, but he'll still suit up for the divisional matchup. The second-year cornerback should handle his usual rotational role Sunday. Over his past four appearances, Watson has totaled eight tackles and two pass defenses while playing around 50 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps.
Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable Sunday
Watson (thigh) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: The second-year corner out of Washington State popped up on Kansas City's injury report Friday with a thigh issue. Watson was held to limited participation in Friday's practice and is now listed as questionable this Sunday. If the 25-year-old is unable to go this weekend, Nic Jones will likely see more snaps in the Chiefs' secondary.
Published: Fri, Oct 20 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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On pace to play Sunday
Watson (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Thursday.
Analysis: After logging a limited practice Wednesday, Watson was able to practice in full Thursday and figures to be ready to go for Week 5. He should settle back into a depth role in Kansas City's defensive backfield Sunday at Minnesota.
Published: Thu, Oct 5 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play against New York
Watson (shoulder) is inactive for Kansas City's matchup against the Jets on Sunday.
Analysis: Watson has seen just a limited role through the first three games of the season and will now miss the team's upcoming matchup against New York. Joshua Williams and Nic Jones could see increased playing time with the 25-year-old not suiting up.
Published: Fri, Sep 29 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes case as rookie
Watson compiled 49 tackles (37 solo), and an interception for a touchdown during the 2022 regular season.
Analysis: As a seventh-round pick, Watson exceeded expectations as a rookie, claiming a regular role with 568 snaps. While he likely needed to prove his worth in training camp in 2022, he should enter 2023 on firm footing regarding his roster spot. However, from a fantasy perspective, Watson only figures to factor into dynasty formats with deep IDP options.
Published: Fri, Mar 10 at 10:50am by Rotowire.com
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Long pick-six in win
Watson recorded four tackles (three solo) and one interception, which he returned for a touchdown, during Thursday's 27-24 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: After the Chiefs tied the game 17-17, the Chargers offense moved the ball efficiently and methodically down the field to the three-yard line. Gerald Everett set Los Angeles up with a 26-yard catch-and-run, but he appeared to ask out after getting tackled near the goal line. However, Justin Herbert opted to go hurry-up and went right back to Everett, who wasn't ready for the pass. Watson jumped the route and took the interception back 99 yards to give Kansas City its first lead of the game. The…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 16 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @LAC, | 5 | - | - | - | - | 6.50 |
| 2 | PHI, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 3 | @NYG, | 5 | - | 1 | - | - | 10.00 |
| 4 | BAL, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 5 | @JAX, | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 6.00 |
| 6 | DET, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 7 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 8 | WAS, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 9 | @BUF, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @DEN, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 12 | IND, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 13 | @DAL, | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | 9.00 |
| 14 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Dak Prescott throws an INT to Jaylen Watson on third play from scrimmageThu, Nov 27 at 1:57pm
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson jumps the route to intercept Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
- Russell Wilson's deep ball to Nabers gets picked off by Jaylen Watson in end zoneSun, Sep 21 at 7:07pm
Kansas City Chiefs corner back Jaylen Watson intercepts a pass thrown short of New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers by quarterback Russell Wilson.
- Whiteboard Wednesday: What will be the game changer of Super Bowl LIX? | 'GMFB'Wed, Feb 5 at 8:01am
"Good Morning Football" goes around the room to identify who in Super Bowl LIX will be the game-defining factor.
- Jaylen Watson's PBU prevents Zay Flowers from catching Lamar's deep launchThu, Sep 5 at 8:02pm
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson's PBU prevents Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers from catching Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's deep launch.
- Can’t-Miss Play: Chiefs pounce on SF’s costly muffed punt for MASSIVE turn in momentumSun, Feb 11 at 6:35pm
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson falls on a muffed punt after the football hits the foot of San Francisco 49ers defensive back Darrell Luter Jr. to set up the Chiefs' offense inside of the red zone with a chance to take a lead in Super Bowl LVIII
- Watson's blanket coverage prevents Allen's launch from ending in completionSun, Jan 21 at 4:56pm
Kanas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson's blanket coverage prevents Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's launch from ending in a completion that would've been for a big gain.
- Jaylen Watson comes free on corner blitz for sack of ZappeSun, Dec 17 at 12:11pm
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson comes free on a corner blitz for an 11-yard sack of New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe.
- Watson goes unblocked on CB blitz, sparking sack of TagovailoaSun, Nov 5 at 6:59am
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson goes unblocked on a corner blitz, sparking a sack of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
- Jason McCourty's top defensive plays from Week 2Wed, Sep 20 at 7:16am
NFL Network's Jason McCourty shares his top defensive plays from Week 2.
- Jaylen Watson's hit-stick tackle on Christian Kirk reverberates throughout EverBank StadiumSun, Sep 17 at 10:51am
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson's hit-stick tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk reverberates throughout EverBank Stadium.
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Up Next- Dak Prescott throws an INT to Jaylen Watson on third play from scrimmageThu, Nov 27 at 1:57pm
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson jumps the route to intercept Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
- Russell Wilson's deep ball to Nabers gets picked off by Jaylen Watson in end zoneSun, Sep 21 at 7:07pm
Kansas City Chiefs corner back Jaylen Watson intercepts a pass thrown short of New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers by quarterback Russell Wilson.
- Whiteboard Wednesday: What will be the game changer of Super Bowl LIX? | 'GMFB'Wed, Feb 5 at 8:01am
"Good Morning Football" goes around the room to identify who in Super Bowl LIX will be the game-defining factor.
- Jaylen Watson's PBU prevents Zay Flowers from catching Lamar's deep launchThu, Sep 5 at 8:02pm
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson's PBU prevents Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers from catching Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's deep launch.
- Can’t-Miss Play: Chiefs pounce on SF’s costly muffed punt for MASSIVE turn in momentumSun, Feb 11 at 6:35pm
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson falls on a muffed punt after the football hits the foot of San Francisco 49ers defensive back Darrell Luter Jr. to set up the Chiefs' offense inside of the red zone with a chance to take a lead in Super Bowl LVIII
- Watson's blanket coverage prevents Allen's launch from ending in completionSun, Jan 21 at 4:56pm
Kanas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson's blanket coverage prevents Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's launch from ending in a completion that would've been for a big gain.
- Jaylen Watson comes free on corner blitz for sack of ZappeSun, Dec 17 at 12:11pm
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson comes free on a corner blitz for an 11-yard sack of New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe.
- Watson goes unblocked on CB blitz, sparking sack of TagovailoaSun, Nov 5 at 6:59am
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson goes unblocked on a corner blitz, sparking a sack of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
- Jason McCourty's top defensive plays from Week 2Wed, Sep 20 at 7:16am
NFL Network's Jason McCourty shares his top defensive plays from Week 2.
- Jaylen Watson's hit-stick tackle on Christian Kirk reverberates throughout EverBank StadiumSun, Sep 17 at 10:51am
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson's hit-stick tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk reverberates throughout EverBank Stadium.