Williams is due for a breakout game, and hopefully it happens in Week 3 against the Jets. I'm going to continue starting him in all three-receiver leagues, and he had nine targets in his last home game in Week 1 against the Saints. He only had four catches for 45 yards in that outing, and he's combined for just six catches for 78 yards and no touchdowns on 13 targets in two games. But he's been open a lot, and he's just not connecting with Jared Goff right now. That should change soon, and we hope Williams will have a standout performance against the Jets in Week 3.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Retains modest role in loss
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Williams brought in two of four targets for 33 yards in the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.
Williams produced modest numbers for the second time in as many games to open the season, and the speedy wideout didn't even record his second reception until just before the two-minute warning in the second half. Both of Williams' catches Thursday went for first downs, but he saw a sizable reduction from the nine targets he'd logged in the season-opening overtime victory against the Saints on Sunday. The 2022 first-round pick will look to put together his first standout performance of the season in a Week 3 home matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Subpar performance in Week 1
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Williams gathered in just four of nine targets for 45 yards during Sunday's 31-30 overtime win against the Saints.
QB Jared Goff and Williams weren't on the same page often Week 1, as the fifth-year wide receiver's catch rate fell below 50 percent, and nearly half of Williams' yards (22) occurred on one reception. Williams is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns, a span in which he averaged 17.2 yards per grab, so he's a good bet to bounce back in the near future, and perhaps as soon as Thursday's road showdown with the Bills.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: WRs to Start
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Williams reportedly had a strong training camp, and we hope he starts the season off playing well against the Saints. He closed 2025 on a high note with at least 12 PPR points in nine of his final 12 games, and he averaged 14.2 PPR points per game over that span. Now, Sam LaPorta missed eight of those outings with a back injury, and he's back for Week 1. But Williams is also a strong play whenever he's at home. He scored at least 12 PPR points in 12 of his past 17 games in Detroit, and the Saints should struggle to stop the Lions' passing attack in this matchup. Williams is worth using as a solid No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Suited up for practice Wednesday
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Williams (shoulder) is in uniform for Wednesday's practice, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Williams was out for only a few days and may quickly return to full participation. It's less clear if he'll play in Saturday's preseason game against Washington, though an absence wouldn't necessarily be for health-related reasons. In any case, Williams is on track for his usual role come Week 1.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Six catches to close out season
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Williams secured six of eight targets for 74 yards in the Lions' 19-16 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Williams played second fiddle to Amon-Ra St. Brown -- who finished with an 11-139-0 line on 15 targets -- but the former managed to close out a career-best season with another solid performance. Williams finally evolved into a well-rounded No. 2 receiver during the second half of the campaign, allowing him to finish with new career highs in receptions (65) and receiving yards (1,117) while also tying a career-best figure in receiving touchdowns (seven) across 17 games. Williams should reprise his role in 2026 alongside St. Brown on the heels of back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Leads Lions in receiving yards
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Williams recorded five receptions (on nine targets) for 70 yards in Sunday's 29-24 loss to the Steelers.
Williams tied for second on the team with nine targets, as there was plenty of opportunity for all of Detroit's pass catchers due to Jared Goff taking to the air 54 times. Williams was quiet for much of the game, though he logged a pair of 21-yard receptions and served as the Lions' primary deep threat as they attempted a dramatic comeback late in the fourth quarter. Williams took a slight step back relative to his recent performances, but he has at least 70 receiving yards in six of eight games while also recording five touchdowns since the team's bye in Week 8.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Red-hot play continues
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Williams caught seven of nine targets for 134 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Williams continued his recent string of WR1 performances by nearly matching the season-best line of 7-144-1 he produced against the Packers in Week 13. The Alabama product is averaging 95.3 yards per game since Detroit's Week 8 bye, and that includes a zero-catch dud against the Giants. Amon-Ra St. Brown (13-164-2) also feasted against the Rams' secondary, proving that this passing attack can generate two fantasy stars simultaneously. Williams needs just 64 receiving yards against the Steelers next Sunday in order to reach the 1,000-yard plateau in consecutive seasons.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Paces pass catchers in big win
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Williams secured seven of nine targets for 96 yards in the Lions' 44-30 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night. He also rushed once for seven yards.
Despite Amon-Ra St. Brown managing to play through his ankle issue, Williams put together a second straight impressive performance. The speedy fourth-year pro tied with Jahmyr Gibbs for the team lead in receptions and with St. Brown for the same slotting in targets, while setting the pace in receiving yards. Williams has drawn 19 targets over the last two games while recording at least 88 receiving yards in four straight, affording him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 15 road showdown against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: WRs to Start
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Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) isn't expected to play in Week 14 against Dallas, which makes Williams a must-start Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. St. Brown left Week 13 against Green Bay, and Williams took off with seven catches for 144 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. He's now scored at least 16.6 PPR points in four of his past five games, and I would start him against the Cowboys even if St. Brown was healthy. Dallas is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and 15 guys have scored at least 12 PPR points against the Cowboys this season. Isaac TeSlaa should be considered a sleeper with St. Brown injured, and TeSlaa scored a touchdown against the Packers after St. Brown left the game.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Blanked on three targets
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Williams failed to haul in any of his three targets during the Lions' 34-27 overtime loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Williams logged at least four catches, six targets and a touchdown in each of his last three games prior to Week 12. However, the fourth-year wideout wasn't able to carry that momentum into Sunday's game, as Jared Goff frequently looked toward Amon-Ra St. Brown (12 targets) and Jahmyr Gibbs (11 targets) in the passing game. Williams appeared to get on the board with a 36-yard catch early in the third quarter, but it was negated by a penalty on offensive lineman Graham Glasgow. Sunday marked the second time this season that Williams did not record a catch, and he'll look to bounce back in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game against the Packers.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: WRs to Start
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Dan Campbell started calling plays for the Lions in the past two games against Washington and Philadelphia, and Williams has 10 catches for 207 yards and two touchdowns on 14 targets over that span. His route tree has changed, and Williams now benefits with Sam LaPorta (back) on injured reserve. This week, Williams should stay hot against the Giants, who are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. There have been 14 receivers with at least 14 PPR points against the Giants this season, which bodes well for Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown both going off in Week 12.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Keeps momentum going
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Williams recorded four receptions on seven targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Eagles. He added one rush for nine yards.
Williams accounted for Detroit's only touchdown of the game with a 40-yard score, with most of the yardage coming after the catch. It was a poor offensive night from the Lions, but Williams also chipped in long gains of 27 and 19 yards to provide at least some positivity. This was his third-highest yardage total of the season, and he now has 10 catches for 207 yards and two touchdowns combined across the two games since head coach Dan Campbell took over offensive play-calling.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: WRs to Sit
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It's always risky to sit Williams at home, but he failed to score a Fantasy point in Week 7 against Tampa Bay in Detroit with only two targets. He also has just two games this season with more than 6.6 PPR points, and he has three games in his past five outings with three targets or less. Williams has also scored 9.4 PPR points or less in three games in a row against the Vikings, and Williams is at best a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: WRs to Start
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Williams had a season-high six catches in Week 6 at Kansas City, and he scored his second touchdown of the year. Hopefully, this is a sign of things to come, and I like his matchup in Week 7 against Tampa Bay at home. The Buccaneers have allowed three receivers to score at least 12.9 PPR points in their past two games, and Williams had five catches for 79 yards on 11 targets against Tampa Bay in Week 2 last year, along with one carry for 15 yards. This should be a high-scoring game, and Williams should excel at home as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Has breakout performance
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Williams recorded six receptions on seven targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Williams finally put together a strong showing, leading the Lions in receiving yards while finding the end zone for the first time since Week 2. His touchdown catch was his longest of the day, as he caught a pass deep across the middle of the field before crashing through several defenders for a 22-yard score. Williams also tallied a pair of 15-yard gains to help him surpass 50 receiving yards in a game for only the second time this season.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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Williams made the most of his four targets in Week 2 against Chicago with two catches for 108 yards and a touchdown, and he finished the game with 18.8 PPR points. But it's troubling that he only has nine targets in two games, and he finished Week 1 at Green Bay with just four catches for 23 yards. The Lions are always going to be a risky play outdoors against a good defense, and that's the case with this matchup against the Ravens. Williams can make his Fantasy production in one play, so keep that in mind. But if he's averaging just 4.5 targets per game then he will be tough to trust in these scenarios, so consider him just a No. 3 Fantasy receiver at best in the majority of leagues.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Williams made the most of his four targets in Week 2 against Chicago with two catches for 108 yards and a touchdown, and he finished the game with 18.8 PPR points. But it's troubling that he only has nine targets in two games, and he finished Week 1 at Green Bay with just four catches for 23 yards. The Lions are always going to be a risky play outdoors against a good defense, and that's the case with this matchup against the Ravens. Williams can make his Fantasy production in one play, so keep that in mind. But if he's averaging just 4.5 targets per game then he will be tough to trust in these scenarios, so consider him just a No. 3 Fantasy receiver at best in the majority of leagues.
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Lions' Jameson Williams: Scores long TD in win
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Williams brought in two of four targets for 108 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 52-21 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Williams was on his way to a second consecutive lackluster game to open the season before he turned on the jets for a 44-yard touchdown reception just past the halfway point of the third quarter. Williams saw his Week 1 catch total cut in half, but his yardage got an 85-yard boost and vaulted him to his first 100-yard effort since Week 16 of last season. Williams will try to break through against the Ravens' secondary in a Week 3 road matchup in Baltimore on Monday night, Sept. 22.
Williams and the Lions agreed Saturday on a three-year, $83 million contract extension with $67 million guaranteed, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Williams broke out with a career-best campaign in 2024, recording 58 catches for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing 11 times for 61 yards and another touchdown over 15 regular-season contests. Detroit picked up the Alabama product's fifth-year option in late April, and the sides have now agreed upon a deal that will keep Williams with the team for at least three more campaigns. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jared Goff are signed through 2028, so the trio is slated to work together for the foreseeable future.
