Although Watkins missed his second straight game Sunday against the Titans, coach Rex Ryan thinks his best receiver can play this week against the Bengals, BuffaloBills.com reports. "I was really encouraged with Sammy. How Sammy went through even with his workout before the game," Ryan said Monday. "We thought it was best to give him a little more time. Sometimes you can go on the practice field and all that, but that game speed is a little different and the intensity is certainly different. We thought it was best to just hold him out of that game and get him really ready for this one. I feel good about Sammy."

The Bills got by with a narrow win in Tennessee even without offensive weapons like Watkins, McCoy, and Karlos Williams. While the running back crew remains a MASH unit, it sounds like Watkins will be back to give the passing game a left against the undefeated Bengals this week.

Watkins (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Watkins will thus presumably target a return to action in Week 6 against the Bengals, with the likes of TE Charles Clay and fellow wideout Percy Harvin candidates Sunday to see added looks in Watkins' continued absence.

Watkins (calf) is not expected to play Sunday against the Titans, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Watkins is officially listed as questionable, though he acknowledged Friday that he was a long shot to play due to the ailment, stating that he may be used "if it's an emergency." He was only able to log a limited practice Friday and is headed to miss his second consecutive game after playing just 12 snaps in Week 3.

Watkins (calf), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, acknowledged Friday that his status for the contest is cloudy, ESPN.com reports. "I don't know if I'm going to play or not," Watkins noted Friday. "But if it's an emergency, if I need to play, I think I'll play. But you just never know with this situation. They might hold me out. I don't even know the situation right now."

Per the report, Watkins will test out his calf before Sunday's game and ultimately team doctors will make the final call on his playing status. The wideout should thus be considered a game-time decision for Week 5's contest.

Watkins (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tennessee after practicing on a limited basis Friday, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

Watkins went DNP-DNP-LP in the team's three practices this week, so he truly is a question mark for Week 5. Fortunately, the team is part of the early wave of kickoffs if you typically rely on him.

Watkins (calf) took part in positional drills Friday, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.

Watkins did the same Thursday and was still listed as a non-participant on the injury report, so it's still too early to gauge his status for Week 5. The Bills will provide an official update on Watkins' status when they release their final injury report of the week Friday afternoon.

Watkins (calf) was listed by the Bills as a non-participant at practice Thursday.

Though Watkins was spotted taking part in individual drills Thursday, the team chose to give him the "did not practice" designation. With regard to the wideout's playing status, coach Rex Ryan noted Thursday that it "won't be long until Sammy is back. He's feeling better every day." We'll revisit Watkins' situation Friday, but at this stage, he'd have to practice -- and look sharp in doing so -- to have much of a chance of suiting up Sunday against the Titans.

Watkins (calf) was spotted taking part in individual drills during Thursday's practice, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

Watkins figures to be listed as a limited practice participant by the Bills, but his presence on the field Thursday, in any capacity, is nonetheless a step in the right direction in advance of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Watkins (calf) won't practice Wednesday.

Though Watkins will begin the Bills' practice week on the sideline, coach Rex Ryan relayed that the wideout's absence doesn't preclude him from being available Sunday against the Titans. More on Watkins' Week 5 status no later than Thursday's practice.

GM Doug Whaley expressed hope that Watkins (calf) can return this week against Tennessee, BuffaloBills.com reports. "Everything points to that it's not that severe," said Whaley. "We're hoping to see how he responds this week. We have our fingers crossed that he may be in this week. There's no indication that it's going to be something long term. But I never say never with injuries, especially with soft tissue injuries."

Wednesday's practice will be telling, obviously. The Bills could use him back after failing to get much of a passing game going in this week's loss to the Giants. Buffalo wideouts combined for just a 11/102/0 between the entire unit without Watkins out there doing his thing.

Coach Rex Ryan was noncommittal Monday with regard to Watkins' (calf) Week 5 status, the Buffalo News reports. "I have no idea," Ryan said of Watkins' status for Sunday's game against the Titans. "Hopefully we'll know more about it" Tuesday.

On the plus side, Ryan noted Monday that Watkins has "looked good" of late and is "moving around decent," but for now, the coach has stopped short of predicting a return to action for Watkins this weekend.

Watkins (calf) has now been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

The Bills are sitting a number of valuable pieces in an effort to take a long-haul approach, so it'll be interesting to see if folks other than Watkins and LeSean McCoy can keep the offense rolling. As for receiver, Percy Harvin, Robert Woods, and Chris Hogan all stand to see a few more looks without Watkins out there for every offensive play.

Watkins (calf) will not practice Friday, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

While no official news has been released, it's looking more like Watkins will miss Sunday's contest against the Giants after suffering a calf injury during the game against Miami last week Sunday. If the 22-year-old is officially ruled out, look for Percy Harvin and Robert Woods to see additional targets in a surprisingly dynamic Buffalo passing game.

Watkins (calf) did not practice Thursday, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

While the Bills have yet to rule Watkins out for Sunday's game against the Giants, things are trending in that direction, a notion that will be solidified, one way or the other, upon the release of Friday's injury report.

Bills coach Rex Ryan said Wednesday that Watkins (calf) is unlikely to play this week against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports reports.

Watkins has been held out of practice all week so far after leaving Sunday's game in Miami with the injury. It's unclear whether he might be forced to miss further time, but that should become clearer next week. In the meantime, Percy Harvin should see a spike in targets, with Robert Woods and Chris Hogan serving in complementary roles.

Watkins (calf) will not practice Wednesday, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

Watkins seems like he'll be touch-and-go for this week's game against the Giants, as is the team's other best offensive weapon, LeSean McCoy. Percy Harvin, Robert Woods, and Chris Hogan would all be relied upon more if Watkins can't go this week.

Watkins has been diagnosed with a mid calf strain and is considered day-to-day moving forward, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

Watkins was forced to exit Sunday's win over the Dolphins during the first half due to his calf injury, but fortunately testing Monday revealed a minor complication. With merely a strain, Watkins could return to practice this week, although his status should be monitored on a daily basis ahead of Buffalo's Week 4 game versus the Giants.

Watkins will not return to Sunday's game in Miami after suffering a calf injury during the first half.

The team could be playing it safe with a 27-0 lead, so we'll know more in a few days. Percy Harvin, Robert Woods, and Chris Hogan will all see more time in the second half while Watkins sits.

Watkins suffered a calf injury during Sunday's game in Miami and is questionable to return, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

Watkins did haul in a 39-yarder before departing, but his status remains unknown as the game starts to push toward halftime.

Watkins had six catches on a team-high eight targets for 60 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Patriots.

After putting up a donut in Week 1, Watkins bounced back in a big way Sunday, catching one of quarterback Tyrod Taylor's three touchdown passes. Watkins remains a very solid fantasy option, though he can be hit or miss, particularly with Taylor being the same way. He'll look to continue his positive form in Week 3 against the Dolphins.