Kyle Shanahan praises Jordan Watkins for breakout performance vs. Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
In the San Francisco 49ers' Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Kyle Shanahan highlighted the performance of second-year wide receiver Jordan Watkins. Watkins recorded four receptions for a career-high 80 yards and his first touchdown. His contributions came at a crucial time for the 49ers, as injuries have impacted their receiving corps, and Shanahan noted that Watkins had shown improvement and readiness to seize opportunities. This marks the second consecutive game where Watkins has made an impact, tallying seven catches for 136 yards and one touchdown in the past two outings.
- •Jordan Watkins has four receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown.
- •San Francisco faced the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9.
- •Watkins has shown improvement, making notable contributions in recent games.
- •Kyle Shanahan praised Watkins as taking 'a huge step forward.'
- •In Weeks 7 and 9, Watkins combined for seven catches and 136 yards.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan: Young WR took 'a huge step forward' vs. Raiders
"San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had high praise for one of his young WRs after his breakout game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.
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