Quez Watkins
25-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
15
YDS
142
TD
1
AVG
9.5
TAR
21
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ordinarily, the third wideout on an offense that finished second in both points and yards would be expected to provide a fair amount of fantasy value, but that wasn't the case for Watkins in 2022. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith soaked up 55.6 percent of the Eagles' targets, leaving little work for Watkins, who finished with a 33-354-3 line on 51 targets. Watkins did see a bit more focus during the five contests TE Dallas Goedert missed with a shoulder injury, but even over that stretch, Watkins averaged just 3.6 catches for 25.6 yards per game. It would take an injury to Brown or Smith to open up more volume for Watkins this season, and that's assuming the arrival of Olamide Zacchaeus doesn't push him further down the depth chart. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Joining Pittsburgh
Watkins is signing with the Steelers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
A 2020 sixth-round pick, Watkins made 25 starts for Philadelphia over the past four seasons but never saw more than 62 targets in a year. His 4.35 speed is his best trait, and he'll now join a Steelers team with only George Pickens entrenched as a starting wide receiver. Pittsburgh's other options at the position include Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin, Denzel Mims and Marquez Callaway, with more help possibly coming during the 2024 NFL Draft.
A 2020 sixth-round pick, Watkins made 25 starts for Philadelphia over the past four seasons but never saw more than 62 targets in a year. His 4.35 speed is his best trait, and he'll now join a Steelers team with only George Pickens entrenched as a starting wide receiver. Pittsburgh's other options at the position include Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin, Denzel Mims and Marquez Callaway, with more help possibly coming during the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Quez Watkins' 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
25.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.79% Team Air Yards
5.2%% Team Targets
4.0%Avg Depth of Target
11.0 YdsCatch Rate
71.4%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
3.1% Targeted On Route
10.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Quez Watkins Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Quez Watkins' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 0"Weight
193 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.35 secShuttle Time
4.36 secCone Drill
7.28 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
125 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
32.88 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Has interest from Dolphins
Watkins is drawing interest from the Dolphins in free agency, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
ANALYSIS
The speedy Watkins would be a natural fit in Miami's offense, albeit in a depth role. The 25-year-old wide receiver is a free agent for the first time in his NFL career after spending his first four seasons with the Eagles. He appeared in 49 games for Philadelphia and racked up 1,249 receiving yards to go with six touchdowns.
The speedy Watkins would be a natural fit in Miami's offense, albeit in a depth role. The 25-year-old wide receiver is a free agent for the first time in his NFL career after spending his first four seasons with the Eagles. He appeared in 49 games for Philadelphia and racked up 1,249 receiving yards to go with six touchdowns.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2021
2020
Heading into the 2022 season, Watkins is now seated at third on the Eagles' depth chart following the splashy acquisition of A.J. Brown. In that context, Watkins' volume will almost certainly take a hit, as he had been slated to be the team's No. 2 receiver (after DeVonta Smith) prior to the Brown trade. It's possible, however, that with defenses now having two legit No. 1 receivers to focus on, the Southern Miss product will be more open to scoop up targets and rack up yards. The most likely scenario though is that the 2020 sixth-rounder will find it hard to surpass last year's output of 43 catches (on 62 targets) for 647 yards and a TD in 17 games.
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Numbers dip in fourth pro season
Watkins finished the 2023 regular season with 15 catches for 142 yards and one touchdown.
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Hauls in first TD of season
Watkins caught eight of 11 targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Giants.
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Another game with no catches
Watkins did not record a reception in Monday's loss to the Seahawks.
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No catches in loss to Cowboys
Watkins was held without a target in Sunday's 33-13 loss to the Cowboys.
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Nabs three receptions Sunday
Watkins caught three of four targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 42-19 loss to the 49ers.
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