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Sammy Watkins named NFL's offensive rookie of the month

Mike Rodak, ESPN Staff WriterOct 30, 2014, 11:00 AM ET
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The Buffalo Bills' quarterback switch has been kind to wide receiver Sammy Watkins.

Since Kyle Orton replaced EJ Manuel in the starting lineup at the start of October, the rookie has seen an across-the-board increase in production.

On Thursday, the NFL named Watkins its rookie of the month for October.

Watkins caught 21 passes for 393 yards and three touchdowns over the past month. It's a marked improvement from his September performance, when he had 17 catches for 197 yards and two touchdowns.

He becomes the first player in Bills history to win the NFL's offensive rookie of the month award. Last season, linebacker Kiko Alonso won the NFL's defensive rookie of the month honors for September.