With all the excitement in seeing the wide receivers that are wearing the Kansas City Chiefs’ uniform for the first time, it was a surprising name that stole the show in Saturday’s 19-14 loss to the Chicago Bears in NFL Preseason Week 1.
Fifth-year wide receiver Justin Watson led the team with five receptions on six targets, totaling 45 yards and scoring on a 22-yard touchdown strike right before halftime. All of his work came with backup quarterbacks Chad Henne and Shane Buechele — but that doesn’t mean he’s just a reserve.
He was projected as the fifth wide receiver going into the game, and his performance only solidified that.