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        Justin Watson Injury History & Analysis

        Justin Watson's Injury Guide

        Very Low Risk

        Chance of Injury in 2026

        9%

        % chance misses at least 2 quarters

        Chance of Injury per Game

        0.6%

        1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

        Projected Games Missed 2026

        0.20

        Durability

        5.00

        Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

        Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor

        Justin Watson's Injury Status

        No active injuries.

        Justin Watson Injury History

        Date League Injury Games Missed Details
        Jan 12, 2026
        		 NFL Head Cranial Concussion
        Grade 1
        		1 Watson suffered a concussion in Houston's Wild Card win over Pittsburgh. He was ruled OUT for the Divisional Round.
        Sep 15, 2025
        		 NFL Pedal Achilles Sprain
        Grade 2
        		15 Watson injured his calf and Achilles playing special teams. He has been placed on IR and will miss a minimum of 4 games. UPDATE: .Watson was not activated from IR and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
        Oct 12, 2023
        		 NFL Arm Elbow Bruise
        Grade 1
        		1 Watson sustained an injury to his right elbow in Week 6 vs. the Broncos.
        Oct 5, 2020
        		 NFL Chest Rib Sprain/Pull
        Unspecified Grade 1
        		1 Watson was inactive in Week 5 game against the Bears as he missed a trio of practices ahead of the game with a chest injury
        Sep 20, 2020
        		 NFL Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain
        Grade 1
        		1 Watson injured his shoulder in Week 2’s over the Carolina Panthers but finished the game. He missed the next game
        Justin Watson

        Justin Watson
        Player Profile

        WR HOU

        Height

        6'2"

        Weight

        215 lbs.

        Experience

        8 yrs.

        Bye

        8

        Birthday

        Apr 04, 1996

        Age

        30.3

        College

        Pennsylvania

        NFL Draft Pick

        2018 - Rd 5, Pk 144
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