What’s to like about Watkins has asked to get the ball more, but those targets may not mean much coming from E.J. Manuel.
Cincinnati ranks 18th in the NFL in Defensive Adjusted Pass NEP per play at 0.15, so it's a beatable defense. If Manuel decides to shower Watkins with 10-plus targets, it's possible Watkins could be a difference-maker. But we project him for just 4.07 catches, 61.07 yards, and 0.31 touchdowns.