Sammy Watkins Injury: Updates on Bills Star's Calf and Return

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins suffered a mild calf sprain in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. He was inactive for the team's last two games despite the initial belief he would just be day-to-day, but he is ready to play.

Continue for updates.

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Watkins Active for Week 6

Sunday, Oct. 18

The Bills announced Watkins was not among the team's inactive players for Sunday's matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Latest on Watkins' Practice Status Ahead of Week 6

Friday, Oct. 16

The Bills announced Watkins participated in practice for the third straight day.

Joe Buscaglia of WKBW captured video of Watkins at Thursday's practice:

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Ryan Comments on Watkins' Potential Week 6 Return

Monday, Oct. 12

"I feel good about Sammy for next week's game," head coach Rex Ryan said. "We wanted to hold him out one more week."

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How Watkins' Injury Impacted Bills

Robert Woods, Charles Clay and Percy Harvin (inactive for Week 6) have had to fill the void left by Watkins.

Despite his smaller 6'1", 211-pound frame, Watkins' speed (4.43 40-yard dash) and catching ability make him a dangerous target. 

Watkins has shown flashes of brilliance as a playmaker, recording 982 yards on 65 receptions in 2014. The 22-year-old missed time in the preseason as a preventative measure because of glute soreness. His return is important as Tyrod Taylor is inactive and the Bills are starting EJ Manuel against the Bengals.

Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com.