NFL Players Who Will Underperform in Week 13

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Oct 19, 2014; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) scores a touchdown after catching a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

Sammy Watkins, WR, Buffalo Bills

Since Sammy Watkins’ dynamic performance against the New York Jets in Week 8–he went for three receptions, 157 yards and a TD–Watkins has been completely locked down by opposing defenders.

In his last three games against the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and the Jets again, Watkins has averaged only 3.3 receptions and 31.3 yards per game, with no appearances in the endzone during that span.

Staying with that trend, Watkins will play a Browns’ defense that ranks ninth against the pass, and they have this corner named Joe Haden, who’s one of the best in the league at shutting down the opponents’ threats.

Cleveland’s defense has 15 interceptions on the season–that ranks tied for second in the league–and Haden has two of them.

I expect Haden to earn his paycheck this Sunday and limit Watkins’ production for a fourth-straight game.

Next: C.J. Anderson, RB, Denver Broncos

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