Jameson Williams
23-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
39
YDS
710
TD
4
AVG
18.2
TAR
63
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Wide receivers these days almost always break out within their first two seasons or not at all, but Nico Collins proved in 2023 that the third-year breakout isn't totally dead. Williams also has better excuses than most, having suffered an ACL tear at the very end of his college career and then missing the first six games of 2023 for a gambling suspension (ok, maybe that second part isn't such a good excuse...). The other good news? He's still only 23, his elite speed is evident to the naked eye, he'll be playing in a top offense, and the Lions don't have anyone else suited to the WR2 role. Of course, they don't necessarily need the WR2 to be a volume guy given their numerous other weapons, nor have they shown any signs of being the type of team that would force a player targets just because he was a 12th overall pick. Williams will need to earn everything he gets, just as he did as a 20-year-old at Alabama in 2021 (79-1,572-15) following two seasons of obscurity at Ohio State behind Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, there is an outcome where Williams takes a big step forward in 2024 from a real-life standpoint but still doesn't see enough targets to be a reliable fantasy starter, as he'll still be in an offense that wants to feed WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, TE Sam LaPorta and RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. While a truly elite player could force his way into that picture, Williams appears more on track to land somewhere between 'star' and 'bust'. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Paces team in receiving yards
Williams caught five of eight targets for 80 yards in Thursday's 34-31 win over the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Williams led the team in receiving yards on a team-high eight targets, most notably reeling in a 28-yard catch in the first quarter. The wide receiver's dynamic skill set has led to some big performances this season, and the five catches matched his season high, which he now has accomplished in three straight games and five times overall in 2024. On the year, Williams has caught 39 of 63 targets for 710 yards and four touchdowns while appearing in 11 games.
Williams led the team in receiving yards on a team-high eight targets, most notably reeling in a 28-yard catch in the first quarter. The wide receiver's dynamic skill set has led to some big performances this season, and the five catches matched his season high, which he now has accomplished in three straight games and five times overall in 2024. On the year, Williams has caught 39 of 63 targets for 710 yards and four touchdowns while appearing in 11 games.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
71.4Air Yards Per Snap
1.37% Team Air Yards
31.2%% Team Targets
16.8%Avg Depth of Target
12.5 YdsCatch Rate
61.9%Drop Rate
3.2%Avg Yds After Catch
9.0% Targeted On Route
20.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Bills pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Sunday, Dec 15th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
74.3
Cornerbacks
83.4
Safeties
53.7
Linebackers
74.3
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Returning from an ACL tear at the end of his Alabama career, Williams was held out for the first 11 games of 2022, taking only 78 offensive snaps in six appearances. His one catch on nine targets went for a 41-yard touchdown, at least, and he had another distance TD wiped out by a penalty. There's not much to work with from his rookie season, so it's probably best to view Williams as a rookie again this year. However, the 22-year-old's 2023 season debut will be delayed after he was suspended for the first six games of the season for violating the league's gambling policy. Once Williams -- who went 12th overall last year, right behind Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson -- is eligible to play again, he could potentially see a high volume of perimeter snaps in Detroit's offense following the offseason departure of DJ Chark. In terms of pure speed, Williams is in the same league as former college teammate Jaylen Waddle, though with a slightly narrower build (6-1, 180) and only one season of big-time college production (79-1,572-15 in 2021).
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Modest output in Week 13
Williams gathered in five of seven targets for 28 yards and took two carries for 18 yards during Thursday's 23-20 win against the Bears.
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Leading receiver with 64 yards
Williams had five receptions (on seven targets) for 64 yards while adding one rushing attempt for four yards in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Colts.
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Blows past century mark in win
Williams brought in four of six targets for 124 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for two yards in the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
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Gains 53 yards in return
Williams (suspension) recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 53 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Texans.
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Roster exemption lifted
The NFL lifted Williams' (suspension) roster exemption Wednesday.
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Has support despite pending ban
Williams, who is facing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, continues to practice and attend meetings pending a formal announcement, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The third-year wideout may well be sidelined for the Week 8 matchup against the Titans if the suspension is officially announced in coming days. However, head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday he still had faith in Williams, who has now been suspended twice during his three-year career. During the 2023 season, Williams was one of four Lions players suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy.
The third-year wideout may well be sidelined for the Week 8 matchup against the Titans if the suspension is officially announced in coming days. However, head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday he still had faith in Williams, who has now been suspended twice during his three-year career. During the 2023 season, Williams was one of four Lions players suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy.