The Kansas City Chiefs have seen multiple players stand out at wide receiver during different times this season. The additions of DeAndre Hopkins, Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, and Xavier Worthy have been essential to the team’s success but also has the reliable veteran Justin Watson, who continues to be available for big plays when needed.
Shortly after Watson’s 49-yard catch down the sideline to set up the Chiefs in scoring position, Mahomes found him open again in the back of the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown to extend Kansas City’s lead to 13-0 over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. Watson finished his day with two catches for 60 yards and a touchdown en route to the Chiefs Week 17 victory.
“He (Justin Watson) stacked his corner. I put it out there; let him make a play. I’m happy for him.” said Mahomes during his postgame press conference. “This is home for him. To be able to make a couple (of) plays and get a touchdown, it’s always special to get a touchdown in your homestay.”
The Pennsylvania native has continued to make the most of his opportunities on and off the field throughout his Chiefs tenure, actively mentoring younger receivers.
“We feel like we can continue to get better and better. But obviously, we’re playing, especially offensively, our best football at the end of the year, getting guys healthy,” said Mahomes. “We’re excited. We’re going to keep working. This isn’t the end. This is just the beginning. We’ll continue to work to get even better as we go into the Playoffs.”
Watson joined the Chiefs in 2022 and has known plenty of winning in the NFL since being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2018 and securing the first of his three Super Bowl titles.
