The added opportunity for 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins might also be his last.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is dealing with Achilles tendinitis after leaving the team's recent game against the Washington Commanders. Writer Zane Gelphman argues that Evans' potential absence could provide second-year receiver Jordan Watkins an opportunity to earn snaps, but warns it might be Watkins' final chance to secure a permanent role in the offense.
Watkins played 47 snaps in Week 6 but recorded just one catch. With injured receivers like Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson expected to return eventually, Gelphman suggests Watkins faces intense pressure to produce before San Francisco pursues other options.
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