Report: Former Clemson WR to miss time with injured hamstring |
Former Clemson wide receiver
Sammy Watkins is expected to miss time after suffering a hamstring injury Sunday.
ESPN's Adam Schefter cited sources saying Watkins could miss "possibly a couple weeks." The Athletic Chiefs writer Nate Taylor says they will likely treat Watkins similarly to how he missed two games last year with a hamstring injury. Watkins caught a touchdown pass in two receptions over two targets for 24 yards on Sunday versus the Raiders. He has 21 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns during KC's 4-1 start. Chiefs’ WR Sammy Watkins is expected to miss time, “possibly a couple weeks”, with a hamstring injury that doctors still are evaluating, per source. Chiefs scheduled to play at Buffalo and at Denver the next two weeks. Last year, Sammy Watkins had a hamstring injury & he missed 2 games. Mahomes finds Sammy Watkins for the TD. @sammywatkins
The Chiefs will likely treat Watkins' hamstring injury from yesterday in a similar manner, per sources. Watkins' timetable is 2-3 weeks to ensure his return is smooth.
The Chiefs host the Jets in 20 days.
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