Watson (coach's decision) did not travel with the team to Washington and will not play Sunday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson just completed his four-game suspension to start the season, at which point the Patriots were given a roster exemption of one week to activate him to the 53-man roster. It appears the team will let the exemption run its course, keeping Watson sidelined for another contest. Look for Matt LaCosse and Ryan Izzo to continue manning tight end Sunday.