Justin Watson

2022 - 9 - 16

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Rookie Jaylen Watson's Interception Leads to a Kansas City Win (The New York Times)

Thursday's matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert went to Kansas City thanks to an interception by cornerback Jaylen Watson.

Mahomes, perhaps missing Tyreek Hill, his top threat from a season ago who was traded to the Miami Dolphins in the off-season, racked up 236 yards and two touchdown on 24 of 35 passing. His mother managed a Wendy’s and put him to work. In 2019, Watson signed with the University of Southern California. But it was Watson who delivered the heroics. And when he saw Justin Watson, another newcomer, streaking down the middle of the field by his lonesome, Mahomes winged a pass 41 yards for the touchdown to narrow the Chargers’ lead to 17-14. Jaylen Watson and his defensive teammates apparently were rejuvenated. I bring anger to the football field.” What was supposed to be a pinball style scoring fest propelled by Herbert and Mahomes turned into a battle between two oft-maligned defenses. Instead, a patient Mahomes picked the Chargers apart. He was making $7.50 an hour and getting his grades in order. — Three years ago, Jaylen Watson was working for his mother at a Wendy’s in Augusta, Ga. They did it with a pieced together team.

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How revenge played a part in Kansas City Chiefs' crucial TD catch ... (Kansas City Star)

Kansas City Chiefs' Justin Watson had one of KC's biggest plays — and got some revenge — with 41-yard TD catch from Patrick Mahomes in 27-24 win vs.

“So to see it come up on a Thursday night and a divisional opponent, man, that’s fun.” Watson’s availability was in question just a few days ago. “I know he’s a guy that plays with his eyes, jumps routes and he’s a fantastic corner. Watson was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and all game, the Chargers had gotten him; they’d shaded him to a specific shoulder, playing the tendency he was going to primarily run out-routes. So much so that the Chargers’ Michael Davis jumped in front of him during the first quarter, intercepting a pass for a 78-yard pick-six. He also figured the Chargers’ scouting report hadn’t changed on him in two years. So just try to use his aggressiveness,” Watson said. “So I’m sure they put an old clip up (this week).” He subbed in because of an injury to receiver Mecole Hardman, who was in on second down but pulled himself out when his ankle issue flared up. “In that game two years ago, I knew how I wanted to run it, and I’ve been waiting on that route,” Watson said with a smile. “We scout their personnel. A lot.

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10 Quick Facts About the Chiefs' Week 2 Victory Over Los Angeles ... (chiefs.com)

Here are some quick notes from the game · 1. Cornerback Jaylen Watson was responsible for the play of the game. · 2. Defensive lineman Chris Jones came up with ...

It was the longest punt by any player this season and the third-longest punt since the beginning of 2021. The Chiefs are fortunate to have a strong one in Tommy Townsend, who was at his best on Thursday. In fact, since 2018, the Chiefs are now 28-15 in games in which they trailed at some point. It was the longest rush of his career. One of those punts traveled a ridiculous 74 yards, marking a career-best for the Chiefs' young punter. That total was the fourth-highest of Edwards-Helaire's career and represented his best tally since 2020. Prior to the grab, the Chiefs were trailing by 10 points and facing a long third down at midfield. The Chiefs' pass-rush, in general, was relentless on Thursday, as Chargers' quarterback Justin Hebert was pressured on 18 of his dropbacks. Watson changed the game on Thursday night with a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. Kelce is just 26 catches shy of passing Greg Olsen and moving into the top-five. Mahomes completed 24-of-35 passes for 235 yards and two scores in the game, moving past former quarterback Alex Smith for the third-most passing completions (1,604) in franchise history. Additionally, Watson now owns the longest go-ahead, fourth-quarter touchdown scored by a rookie in NFL history.

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How a play with 2020 Bucs helped Chiefs' Justin Watson's 41-yard ... (Chiefs Wire)

Kansas City Chiefs WR Justin Watson used his experience playing the #Chargers two years ago with the #Bucs to set up his 41-yard touchdown.

“I just knew how to run it to win and Pat (Mahomes) threw a great ball obviously a great result.” “Two years ago, I played the Chargers, and they were sitting on my out routes – sitting on my out routes,” Watson said. “I’m just glad to see the work show.” “We talked about that route in the receiver room – I wanted that route,” Watson said. Even with a different coaching staff in Los Angeles, he saw the same look and knew that the corners would be biting on those out routes. [He was listed on the injury report](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-los-angeles-chargers-week-2-wednesday-injury-report-2022/) this week with a chest injury and praised Chiefs athletic trainer Tiffany Morton for getting him right to play.

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The Watson Effect: Jaylen, Justin Watson make biggest plays in ... (fox4kc.com)

Two of the biggest plays from the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Chargers came from a pair of new acquisitions with the same last name.

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Chiefs WR Justin Watson learns from pick-six 2 years ago for TD (KSHB)

Two years ago, then-Tampa Bay wide receiver Justin Watson ran an out route against the Los Angeles Chargers that was returned for a touchdown.

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Patrick Mahomes Details Developments With New Receivers (Chiefs Digest)

Following the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Los Angeles Chargers, quarterback Patrick Mahomes explained continuous changing dynamics with his new ...

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Rookie Jaylen Watson steals the show as the Kansas City Chiefs ... (CNN)

The Kansas City Chiefs showed their experience by coming from behind to edge out the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24 in a thrilling AFC West match up on Thursday ...

With the score tied following a Matt Ammendola field goal early in the fourth, it was time for Jaylen Watson to shine. "I woke up knowing I was going to get a pick, honestly," he said. "I was surprised.

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