Benjamin Watson news, rumors and stats
 | Benjamin WatsonNew Orleans SaintsTight End Ht: 6.3 | Wt: 251 |
News | Stats | Stat vs. Team | Targets | Injury | Depth Chart | Roster
| Year | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec Avg | Rec TD | Rec 2pt | Rush | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Fum Lost |
| 2004 | NEP | 1 | 2 | 16 | 8.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NEP | 3 | 7 | 111 | 15.86 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | NEP | 13 | 49 | 643 | 13.12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | NEP | 12 | 36 | 389 | 10.81 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NEP | 14 | 22 | 209 | 9.50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | NEP | 16 | 29 | 404 | 13.93 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CLE | 16 | 68 | 763 | 11.22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CLE | 13 | 37 | 410 | 11.08 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CLE | 16 | 49 | 501 | 10.22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NOS | 15 | 19 | 226 | 11.89 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average: | 32 | 367 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total: | 318 | 3672 | 12 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Saints | Financial terms for Benjamin Watson |
Sat, 31 Mar 2018 09:37:56 -0700
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints TE Benjamin Watson's one-year contract worth $2 million. The deal includes a $645,000 signing bonus.
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| Saints | Benjamin Watson agrees with Saints |
Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:24:51 -0700
Free-agent TE Benjamin Watson (Ravens) agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, March 28. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Fantasy Tip: Watson will have some fantasy luster in the offense, but his upside is limited to a mix-and-match TE2.
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| Saints | Benjamin Watson visits Saints |
Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:42:37 -0700
Free-agent TE Benjamin Watson (Ravens) visited the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, March 27, according to a source.
Fantasy Tip: Any target of Drew Brees is a worthwhile fantasy asset, but Watson would need to stave off Coby Fleener and Josh Hill, among others, in order to become fantasy relevant in the Big Easy.
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| Chiefs | Benjamin Watson talking to Chiefs |
Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:07:20 -0700
Free-agent TE Benjamin Watson (Ravens) is working on a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday, March 21.
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| Ravens | Week 17 game recap for Ravens |
Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:19:41 -0800
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco completed 25-of-47 pass attempts for 203 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. RB Alex Collins ran 20 times for 78 yards and a score while adding 18 yards on two receptions. RB Javorius Allen tacked on 37 rushing yards on five attempts. TE Benjamin Watson had a team-high 61 yards on seven grabs. WR Mike Wallace was targeted a game-high 13 times, finishing with five catches, 40 yards and a TD. WR Michael Campanaro was good for three receptions and 36 yards.
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| Ravens | Five catches for Benjamin Watson |
Sat, 23 Dec 2017 17:14:04 -0800
Baltimore Ravens TE Benjamin Watson caught five passes for 40 yards against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16.
Fantasy Tip: Watson has been more involved in the passing game over the last few weeks and has two touchdowns in his last four games. He has a chance to be a low-end No. 1 tight end in deeper leagues next week.
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| Ravens | Benjamin Watson catches TD pass |
Sun, 17 Dec 2017 14:25:47 -0800
Baltimore Ravens TE Benjamin Watson caught four passes for 74 yards and one touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15.
Fantasy Tip: Watson had his more productive game since Week 2 and caught all four of the passes thrown to him against the Browns. He could have a solid role in the passing game next week and may be a low-end No. 1 tight end in deeper leagues because of the matchup.
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| Ravens | Benjamin Watson held in check |
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:39:19 -0800
Baltimore Ravens TE Benjamin Watson caught three passes for 29 yards against the Houston Texans in Week 12.
Fantasy Tip: Watson has caught all four of his targets over the last two weeks but has been held to under 50 yards in every game since Week 2. He can be a No. 2 tight end in deeper leagues but is not a great starting option.
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| Ravens | One catch for Benjamin Watson |
Sun, 19 Nov 2017 13:41:43 -0800
Baltimore Ravens TE Benjamin Watson caught one pass for 33 yards against the Green Bay Packers in Week 11.
Fantasy Tip: Watson was only targeted once this week after receiving 10 targets in Week 9. He will continue to have a role in the passing game but should be considered a No. 2 tight end in all leagues.
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| Ravens | Benjamin Watson has seven grabs |
Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:52:09 -0800
Baltimore Ravens TE Benjamin Watson finished with seven catches for 41 yards in a 23-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 9.
Fantasy Tip: Watson is typically good for a handful of catches, but they are mainly of the dink-and-dump variety. He has topped 50 receiving yards just once this year, and he is a low-upside TE2.
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