Matt LaCosse and Benjamin Watson Are Tough Plays This Week rotoballer.com Sat 1/4/20 2:50 PM
New England Patriots tight ends Matt LaCosse and Benjamin Watson are tough plays for owners this week. Both players are getting an equal opportunity in routes run recently, and given that the Patriots have only had one game with a tight end scoring over eight PPR points this season, the position has become marginalized in the offense. Fantasy owners should consider other options at the position, as the player's low share of the offense damages their DFS value.
Benjamin Watson Posts Season-High 52 Receiving Yards rotoballer.com Sun 11/17/19 8:26 PM
New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson had his most productive game of the year in Week 11. He caught three of his four targets for 52 yards in the game. He was second on the team in receiving yards, behind only Julian Edelman. Watson could have some sneaky value going forward if he can carve out a more consistent role in the offense. The Patriots have gotten very little production at tight end this year and Watson appears to be the most likely tight end to step up. He's worth a ...
Benjamin Watson Tallies Four Receptions Against Ravens rotoballer.com Mon 11/4/19 12:25 AM
New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson caught four passes for 28 yards in the Patriots 37-20 loss to the Ravens in Week 9. Watson came down with some catches in traffic against his former team but wasn't heavily featured in an offense that got big games from receivers Mohamed Sanu and Julian Edelman. Watson should retain his status as a role player in a versatile offense when the team returns from their bye in Week 11.
Benjamin Watson Not A Strong Fantasy Option In Week 9 rotoballer.com Fri 11/1/19 4:30 PM
New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson will go up against a Ravens Defense in Week 9 that is allowing the seventh fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season. They have allowed only one touchdown to tight ends this season and have surrendered a combined 98 yards to the position over Baltimore's last four games. All of this does not bode well for the veteran Watson, who has only four receptions for 44 yards this season. Watson is a capable pass-catching tight end but is still ...
Benjamin Watson Catches 26-Yard Pass In Week 8 rotoballer.com Sun 10/27/19 7:55 PM
New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson caught one pass for 26 yards in the team's 27-13 victory over the Browns. Watson caught three passes last week in his Patriots debut and made a nice catch down the seam for a 26-yard gain in the fourth quarter. It has been a roller coaster ride this season for the veteran, who began the season suspended, was released and then re-signed by New England. He is on the field now and slowly is working his way into the offense. It may not seem like much ...
Benjamin Watson (TE, NE) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups rotoballer.com Tue 10/22/19 10:06 AM
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesOWNED IN: 4% of LeaguesANALYSIS: After being released by the Patriots, Benjamin Watson was recently signed after Matt LaCosse suffered a sprained MCL against the Giants. Watson made his debut against the Jets on Monday Night and saw five targets. He caught three of them for just 18 yards, but the five targets were nice to see. While he may not even be the fourth receiving option on the Patriots offense, as someone youre taking a flyer on, he could be worth ...
Benjamin Watson Debuts With 18 Receiving Yards rotoballer.com Tue 10/22/19 3:06 AM
New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson made his Patriots debut in Week 7, catching three passes for 18 yards in the Patriots 33-0 win over the Jets. It has been a roller coaster ride for Watson's time with New England but he is finally in uniform and contributing. The veteran still has the moxie and speed to produce in the NFL but it will take time to work his way into the flow of the versatile Patriots offense. Watson may not have fantasy value now but could become an intriguing waiver...
Ryan Izzo's Role Could Increase rotoballer.com Tue 10/8/19 4:28 PM
New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo caught a touchdown in Week 5 and could be looking at an expanded role in the offense moving forward. The team just announced they have released veteran tight end Benjamin Watson and Izzo has 80 receiving yards combined with one touchdown over his last two games. The rookie will face a Giants Defense on Thursday that has allowed 16th fewest fantasy points to the tight end position this season. It may not be an ideal matchup but Izzo's targets could be on...
Benjamin Watson Released By Patriots rotoballer.com Tue 10/8/19 4:24 PM
New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson has been released by the team heading into Week 6. Watson recently finished serving a four-game suspension and was active last week but did not suit up. Now it seems like Watson will be denied making his Patriots debut altogether. Watson has tweeted that he intends to try and find a new team this season. The veteran still believes he has the size, speed and moxie to help an NFL team this season. Last season Watson caught 35 passes for 400 yards and ...
Benjamin Watson Does Not Play Against Redskins rotoballer.com Sun 10/6/19 6:23 PM
New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson did not play against the Redskins in Week 5. Watson was eligible to play after serving a four-game suspension to begin the season but didn't even travel with the team. Watson is a veteran presence that brings speed to the tight end position. But his status in the Patriots offense is currently unknown and may have to fight for snaps with tight end Ryan Izzo when he does finally suit up. His next chance to play will be this Thursday against the ...