Sammy Watkins learned a big lesson on Sunday: You haven't scored in the NFL until you've crossed the goal line.
In a blooper clip that will be shown plenty for the rest of Watkins' career, the rookie Buffalo Bills receiver caught a pass and appeared to have a long touchdown against the New York Jets. Watkins certainly thought he had a touchdown. Inside the 20-yard line, Watkins slowed up and put up his right arm, pointing to the crowd in celebration.
One problem. Big problem. Watkins was being chased down.
Watkins had the Jets' Saalim Hakim, a receiver who plays a few snaps of defense, in pursuit. Watkins never saw him. Hakim tackled the celebrating Watkins at the 5-yard line. How embarrassing.
The play didn't affect the Bills (though it did affect about a million fantasy teams) as Frank Summers scored on a touchdown run two plays later. But it's a good bet Watkins won't make that mistake again.
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