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Is Jaylen Watson playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs CB

#Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson is dealing with an ankle injury. Here are the latest updates. 

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson made his comeback from the team’s injured reserve list last week when the defending Super Bowl champions defeated the Houston Texans.

However, Watson was still listed on the Chiefs’ injury report ahead of Kansas City’s AFC Championship Game matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Here is the latest on Watson’s status:

Jaylen Watson injury update

Watson is dealing with an ankle injury, but he was a full participant in all of the Chiefs’ practice sessions this week and should be able to take the field for Kansas City in the AFC Championship Game.

How long will Jaylen Watson be out?

Watson will not need to miss time unless he aggravates his injury during the Chiefs’ matchup against Buffalo.

Chiefs RCB depth chart

Watson’s backups are Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams. This fearsome duo manned the position in Watson’s absence while the veteran was on injured reserve. With Watson back in action, Kansas City has considerable depth at right cornerback.

Will Jaylen Watson play vs. Bills? Injury update for Chiefs DB

#Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson is dealing with an ankle injury. Here are the latest updates. 

Cornerback Jaylen Watson has been instrumental in the Kansas City Chiefs’ success, but faced significant adversity this season after breaking his leg in Week 7.

Though Watson returned for Kansas City’s divisional-round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans, he is still listed on the Chiefs’ injury report heading into Sunday’s AFC Championship Game.

Will Watson be ready to take the field against the Buffalo Bills this weekend?

Jaylen Watson injury update

Although Watson remains on Kansas City’s injury report due to his ankle, he was a full participant in the Chiefs’ practice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday and is likely to play against the Bills on Sunday.

How long will Jaylen Watson be out?

Watson not expected to miss any time due to his condition.

Chiefs CB depth chart

Watson’s backups are Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams, who were both key assets for Kansas City’s defense while he was on injured reserve.

Chiefs CB Jaylen Watson finished the Divisional game ‘feeling good’ after returning from injury

Kansas City #Chiefs CB Jaylen Watson finished the Divisional game ‘feeling good’ after returning from injury | @EdEastonJr

The return of cornerback Jaylen Watson on Saturday for the Kansas City Chiefs impacted the team’s victory over the Houston Texans. Although he was on a noticeable snap count, he played a factor in the win, contributing to the dominant plays on defense.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to reporters for a Zoom press conference on Monday. After last Saturday’s game, he provided his thoughts on Watson’s health status.

“He came out feeling good, I mean, it was, that’s one of the positives that you come out with Jaylen (Watson), he was fresh from the injury,” said Reid. “you hope that he can not have the swelling that was taking place before and still function at a relatively high speed during the game. I thought he did that. I thought he sustained when given that opportunity.”

He finished the game with one tackle but played 40 defensive snaps without significant pain or a setback. Watson played his first game since Week 7 after suffering a broken fibula and landing on injured reserve for most of the season.

Will Jaylen Watson play today? Injury updates for Chiefs CB

#Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson is dealing with an ankle injury. Here are the latest updates. 

Fan favorite cornerback Jaylen Watson has been absent from the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting lineup since he was injured in the team’s Week 7 tilt against the San Fransisco 49ers.

He was activated off Kansas City’s injured reserve list this week, but was still listed on the Chiefs’ injury report ahead of the defending Super Bowl champions’ divisional-round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday, January 18.

Will Watson be ready to make his comeback against the Texans?

Jaylen Watson injury update

Watson was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a lower-body injury in Week 7. This week, Watson returned to practice as a full participant and was officially activated from Kansas City’s injured reserve list.

How long will Jaylen Watson be out?

Given that Watson was a full participant in the Chiefs’ practices this week, it seems likely that he will take the field for Kansas City’s matchup against Houston.

Chiefs CB depth chart

Versatile defensive backs Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson are likely to see more action if Watson is unable to return to action on Saturday.

REPORT: Rising DB will return to Chiefs’ starting lineup vs. Texans

The #Chiefs’ defense will see a key starter return to the field for Kansas City’s AFC divisional round playoff matchup against the Texans.

According to a report by The Athletic’s Nate Taylor, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson is set to return to his starting role in the defending Super Bowl champions’ AFC divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Watson has been sidelined since Week 7 of the regular season due to an ankle injury and was initially not expected to return this season.

The former Washington State Cougar made significant progress during his injury recovery period and had his practice window opened during the Chiefs’ first-round playoff bye last week.

Head coach Andy Reid hinted at Watson’s possible return in a press conference earlier this week, but would not commit to activating the second-year defensive back.

Kansas City’s secondary has exceeded the high expectations placed on it without Watson’s help, but the veteran defensive back’s return will provide a major boost to the unit.

Look for Watson’s return to have an early impact in the Chiefs’ matchup against Houston on Saturday.

Chiefs Andy Reid says CB Jaylen Watson has a chance at playing in Divisional Round

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says cornerback Jaylen Watson has a chance at playing in Divisional Round | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs return to action this Saturday for another matchup with the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round. The long layoff between meaningful games will likely result in the return of numerous injured players, including a potential Jaylen Watson appearance.

Watson has been out since Week 7 after suffering a broken fibula and landing on injured reserve for most of the season. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters on Tuesday about the potential of his starting cornerback being ready in time for Saturday’s postseason game.

“I kind of want to see this week and see how he does, but (from) what I’ve seen so far, it’s been good; he’s in good shape,” said Reid. “I’m not telling you he can play a whole game, but I think he has a chance of playing. We’ll see.”

Watson was a key member of the defense, playing 91% of available snaps in six games; He has 32 tackles and six passes broken up, serving as a premium cornerback alongside All-Pro Trent McDuffie. The former seventh-round pick has improved over the years, making a name for himself in Steve Spagnuolo’s system.

Chiefs DB tweeted a relatable take on epic Kansas City snowstorm

One #Chiefs DB tweeted a relatable take about the recent snowstorm that hit Kansas City.

The Kansas City Chiefs are taking some well-deserved time off after securing a 15-2 record in the regular season, which earned the team a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs.

Though Kansas City’s players may have been looking forward to spending some time around town during their brief hiatus, a powerful snowstorm that swept through Western Missouri may have changed their plans.

One Chiefs defensive back, veteran safety Justin Reid, had an all-too-relatable take on the snow and ice that fell over Kansas City this week as he looked to dig his vehicle out of his driveway.

Take a look at what Reid had to say to his followers on Twitter:

Reid wasn’t the only Chiefs defender to have an eventful time in the snowstorm.

Cornerback Jaylen Watson was also active on social media during the winter weather and connected with a fan who helped him shovel as he recovered from an injury.

Chiefs DB Jaylen Watson gave heartwarming gift to fan who shoveled his snow

#Chiefs DB Jaylen Watson had a heartwarming interaction with a fan this week as Kansas City dealt with a brutal snowstorm.

Kansas City Chiefs players may be taking a week off heading into the playoffs, but they are not immune from the household chores many of us face, including shoveling snow.

Amid Kansas City’s historic snowstorm this week, Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson took to Twitter to ask his followers for a shovel to borrow.

One Chiefs fan, user @huwokchu, responded to Watson and offered his services to the two-time Super Bowl champion.

After exchanging Twitter DMs, the Twitter user met up with Watson to shovel his snow and the second-year defensive back rewarded him with a signed authentic jersey that read “To William. Thanks for the help + support. Go Chiefs!!”.

Take a look at their full interaction below:

 

KCTV’s Marleah Campbell ran a story on the good deed, which proved to be a hit for the local news station.

Watson has been sidelined since Week 7 due to an ankle injury, but he is expected to return to action during Kansas City’s playoff run after the Chiefs opened his practice window last week.

Chiefs CB Joshua Williams discusses DC Steve Spagnuolo’s creativity

Kansas City #Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams discusses defensive back Steve Spagnuolo’s creativity | @EdEastonJr

The bye week to start the postseason provides extra rest and preparation for top seeds in each conference before the Divisional Round. Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams spent part of his bye week as a guest on ‘Up & Adams‘ with Kay Adams on Tuesday to share his thoughts on defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

“Every morning, Spags (Steve Spagnuolo) has new stuff. He’s a wonder,” said Williams. “He can come up with all these different types of pressures, all these different types of zone drops, and all of that is just stuff to kind of confuse the quarterback. A lot of times, guys get a defense, and they do the same thing year in and year out. And that’s good because, you know, you still get to perfect what you’re doing.”

“In this system, I think one of the benefits of us is that you have different guys doing different things all the time,” said Williams. “We have corners who Blitz. We have corners that drop to a half. We got corners playing man-to-man. We have corners playing off man off zone. So, there are so many different types of defenses we run. I feel like that’s one of the benefits that Coach Spags brings.”

Williams has become a starting cornerback following Jaylen Watson’s injury earlier in the season, often splitting time with teammate Nazeeh Johnson.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid shares his thoughts on Jaylen Watson’s recovery progress: ‘Doing so well’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shares his thoughts on Jaylen Watson’s recovery progress: ‘Doing so well’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs provided a positive update regarding cornerback Jaylen Watson early Friday morning on his potential return to the lineup this postseason. The starting cornerback was designated to return from injured reserve as he recovers from a broken fibula.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters about Watson’s improved progress and chances that he could return to game action sooner rather than later.

“The way he (Jaylen Watson) was going about it – I get to see it every day, the progress that he’s making or at least get an update on it, and he’d been doing so well that I figured that he’d be out there to give a whirl,” said Reid. “I didn’t know what I would see out there and I’m still not sure exactly other than the times I’ve looked at him, he was doing – he was moving around pretty good. (I’ll) be curious to see how he feels here after this practice and into tomorrow.”

Watson recorded 32 tackles and six deflections through the first six games of the regular season before suffering the injury in October. The former Washington State Cougars standout was praised for his improved play as a starting corner alongside Trent McDuffie.