QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Mon 12/22/25 8:05 PM

Watson (groin) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
EDGE Analysis
Watson likely picked up the injury during the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday, when he finished with seven tackles (three solo). The fourth-year cornerback has two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Thursday's AFC West tilt against Denver. Watson has accumulated 25 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception) in six games since the Chiefs' Week 10 bye.

QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Thu 11/27/25 9:34 PM

Watson tallied six solo tackles and an interception during Dallas' win over the Chiefs on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Watson had a strong performance despite the loss, as he managed to force the team's lone turnover. The 27-year-old has now compiled 51 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two interceptions across 12 games played.

QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Fri 10/24/25 4:51 PM

Watson (back) upgraded to a full practice Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Watson was limited Thursday but should be ready to roll Monday night against Washington. Watson has started all seven games this season, recording 30 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass breakups, including one interception, on 96 percent of the defensive snaps.

QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Thu 10/23/25 4:41 PM

Watson (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Watson appears to have picked up a back injury during Kansas City's blowout 31-0 win over the Raiders in Week 7, in which he played a season-low 71 percent of defensive snaps. Of course, the Chiefs also benched multiple starters once victory over Las Vegas was well in hand, it's difficult to put too much weight on Watson's low snap count. If he's unable to resume practicing in full Friday and/or Saturday, Watson will likely be assigned an injury designation for Monday Night Football versus Washington.

QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Tue 10/7/25 10:55 PM

Watson recorded four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Monday's 31-28 loss to the Jaguars.
EDGE Analysis
Watson was able to get to Trevor Lawrence in the second quarter, recording his first sack since the 2023 season. The cornerback is now up to 27 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over five games this year.

QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Tue 9/30/25 11:25 PM

Watson recorded one tackle (one solo) in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Watson played 98 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps against Baltimore, but Lamar Jackson (hamstring) and Cooper Rush rarely threw in Watson's direction. The Chiefs' top outside cornerback, Watson has 23 tackles (13 solo) and three pass breakups, including one interception, across four games to begin the season.

QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Mon 9/22/25 11:08 PM

Watson recorded seven tackles and two pass defenses, including an interception, in Sunday's 22-9 victory versus the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Watson ranked third on Kansas City in tackles behind Nick Bolton (14) and George Karlaftis (10). Watson also registered a key interception, picking off Russell Wilson in the end zone as New York was driving toward the end of the first half. The pickoff was the second of Watson's career and his first since the 2022 season.

QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Sat 9/6/25 11:59 PM

Watson recorded six tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed in Friday's 27-21 loss to the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Watson started at outside corner, opposite Trent McDuffie, and was off the field for only one defensive snap. Watson looked to be in line for a breakout 2024 season before suffering a serious leg injury that sidelined him for most of the year. Now healthy, he appears to have retained a significant role in the secondary.

QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Sun 8/24/25 8:49 PM

Watson recorded one pass defended in Friday's 29-27 preseason loss to the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Watson suffered a concussion in Kansas City's first preseason game and had been sidelined since. He passed concussion protocol and logged 18 total snaps (17 on defense) and should be ready to roll for Kansas City's Week 1 matchup against the Chargers.

QJaylen Watson
CB KC (10)
Sat 8/9/25 9:29 PM

Watson (concussion) is ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason contest against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Watson won't return to action Saturday, and he'll need to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol before being eligible for further preseason action, making him uncertain to play Friday, Aug. 15 versus the Seahawks. Nazeeh Johnson and Nohl Williams figure to benefit from increased reps at cornerback as long as Watson is sidelined.