Fantasy Player Profile
@LV: #5 vs opposing WR - 30.90 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @WAS, | - | - | 82 | 1 | - | 22.20 |
| 2 | DAL, | - | - | 91 | 1 | - | 22.10 |
| 3 | @KC, | - | - | 122 | 2 | - | 33.20 |
| 4 | LV, | - | - | 11 | - | - | 2.10 |
| 5 | CLE, | - | - | 165 | 2 | - | 36.50 |
| 6 | @BAL, | - | - | 27 | - | - | 4.70 |
| 7 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | NE, | - | - | 19 | - | - | 3.90 |
| 9 | @PHI, | - | - | 58 | - | - | 7.80 |
| 10 | MIN, | - | - | 33 | - | - | 7.30 |
| 11 | PIT, | - | - | 97 | 1 | - | 20.70 |
| 12 | @DEN, | - | - | 39 | - | - | 7.90 |
| 13 | @CIN, | - | - | 110 | - | - | 16.00 |
| 14 | NYG, | - | - | 61 | - | - | 12.10 |
| 15 | KC, | - | - | 49 | - | - | 7.90 |
| 16 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | DEN, | - | - | 63 | 1 | - | 15.30 |
| 18 | @LV, | - | - | 119 | 1 | - | 26.90 |
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Incredible finish comes up short
Williams registered nine receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown across 17 targets in Sunday's 35-32 overtime loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: It's a bit ironic that Williams tallied his most receiving yards since Week 5 in the team's finale, especially considering the big-bodied target appeared to be one of the league's breakout starts through the first month of the campaign only to completely tail off as the season progressed. While the Raiders would ultimately come away with the playoff-securing win, Williams' 12-yard reception on the final play of regulation put the game into extras, and his 47-yard reception during the Chargers'…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 10:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Late touchdown salvages fantasy day
Williams (illness) caught three of his four targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Williams was kept in check for most of the afternoon until his beautiful diving 45-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter completely put the game out of reach. One week after missing the devastating Week 16 loss to the Texans, Williams immediately re-asserted himself as a dangerous deep threat. While Sunday's touchdown marked just the second score for Williams since mid-October, he'll likely be leaned on heavily as the Chargers face off against the Raiders next week in a win-and-you're-in…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Back from COVID list
Williams (illness) has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Williams and fellow wideout Jalen Guyton both missed Los Angeles' Week 16 loss to the Texans, but both players are off the COVID list, which sets the stage for the Chargers to have their nucleus of key skill players available for Sunday's game against the Broncos. To date, Williams has logged a fantasy-worthy 64 catches (on 108 targets) for 964 yards and seven TDs through 14 contests.
Published: Thu, Dec 30 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Could be cleared for Week 17
Williams (illness), who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, will be eligible to play Sunday against the Broncos if he's asymptomatic or showing improvement in his recovery from the virus at the conclusion of a five-day quarantine, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register previously relayed that Williams, who is unvaccinated, was in line to miss his second straight game this weekend while subject to an automatic 10-day quarantine from his initial positive test. However, with the isolation timeline for all players having now been cut in half after the NFL and NFL Players Association reached agreement Tuesday on changes to the COVID-19 return-to-play protocol Tuesday, the wideout has a chance to play Week 17. Until…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Not eligible for Week 17
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley confirmed Monday that Williams, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, won't be eligible to play Week 17 against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Los Angeles placed Williams on the list Saturday and ruled him out ahead of Sunday's eventual loss to the Texans, but the team didn't provide any specifics behind why he was deactivated. Though Staley didn't go into much detail when talking to the press Monday, his acknowledgement that Williams won't be available for Week 17 confirms that the wideout was placed on the list as an unvaccinated player who tested positive for the virus. As a result, Williams will have to complete a 10-day…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands on COVID list
Williams has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Chargers.
Analysis: Williams joins Jalen Guyton on the list, which sets the stage for Keenan Allen and Joshua Palmer to serve as the Chargers' top two wideouts Sunday against the Texans.
Published: Sat, Dec 25 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Inefficient with targets
Williams (heel) caught just three of his nine targets for 49 yards in the 34-28 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday.
Analysis: Williams briefly left the game in the first quarter after appearing to injure his shoulder on a dropped touchdown pass, but the big-bodied target returned shortly after and looked no worse for the wear. After a scintillating start to the season, the 2017 first-round pick has cratered back down to earth with just one touchdown over the last eight games. That could change with a relatively easy matchup against the Texans on tap for Week 16, a game in which the Chargers need to win in order to…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 9:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Thursday
Williams (heel) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, fellow wideout Keenan Allen is back from the reserve/COVID-19 list after missing Sunday's 37-21 win over the Giants, and running back Austin Ekeler -- who is questionable with an ankle injury -- also has a shot to play Thursday after limited practices Tuesday and Wednesday. Things have gone better for Williams in recent weeks following a midseason slump, but he's still ranked as a distant No. 2 option in the passing game behind Allen, seeing between five and eight targets in each of…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 15 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Bumps up the limited Tuesday
Williams (heel) was listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated report.
Analysis: After not holding practice Monday, the Chargers ran a walkthrough one day later, so Williams' ability to join his teammates on the field is a positive sign he'll be able to play through a heel injury. In the end, though, his listing -- or lack thereof -- on Wednesday's report will be telling for his ability to suit up Thursday versus the Chiefs. If Williams ultimately is active, he'll be joined by Keenan Allen, who will return from a one-game absence following a bout on the reserve/COVID-19…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as DNP on practice estimate
Williams (heel) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in advance of Sunday's win over the Giants and ended up logging 59 of a possible 71 snaps en route to catching all six of his targets for 61 yards. At this stage, there's nothing to suggest that the wideout is in danger of missing Thursday night's game against the Chiefs, though a listed upgrade in his participation level come Tuesday would no doubt support that notion.
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 3:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Efficient on six targets
Williams caught six passes for 61 yards on six targets against the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams' fantasy investors might be disappointed to see each of Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and Jared Cook catch a touchdown pass in this game, leaving Williams with just one touchdown in his last eight appearances, but Williams did well for himself considering he saw the most of top Giants corner James Bradberry. Williams is a candidate to see targets early and often as the Chargers face the Chiefs for a high-stakes rematch in Week 15.
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready to go Sunday
Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and will play in Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
Analysis: This always seemed like the expectation after Williams was originally placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to being a close contact to Keenan Allen. With Allen officially sidelined ahead of Sunday's matchup, the 2017 first-round pick will operate as the team's No. 1 option with less heralded targets such as Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer likely forcing a larger funnel toward the big-bodied pass catcher.
Published: Sat, Dec 11 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Trending toward playing Sunday
Coach Brandon Staley indicated Friday that Williams, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after being deemed a close contact of teammate Keenan Allen, should play Sunday against the Giants, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: The report notes that Allen, who also is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, is not in line to play in the contest. As long as Williams gains clearance as hoped, he should be busy Sunday while heading a Week 14 wideout corps that will include Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer. In any case, the Chargers have until Saturday afternoon to activate Williams from the COVID list.
Published: Fri, Dec 10 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Could play Sunday
Williams, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after being deemed a close contact of teammate Keenan Allen, has reportedly tested negative for the virus, according to Tyler Dragon of USA Today.
Analysis: The report adds that the Chargers are optimistic Williams will be able to play Sunday versus the Giants. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Williams could be cleared by Saturday, based on his understanding that the high-risk close contact occurred Monday.
Published: Thu, Dec 9 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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Not ruled out for Week 14
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that Williams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after being deemed a close contact of teammate Keenan Allen and is considered "day-to-day" in advance of Sunday's game against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Cornerback Chris Harris was also placed on the list after being deemed a close contact of Allen, who tested positive for the virus Monday. Staley's comments indicate that both Williams and Harris are following NFL protocols for unvaccinated players, as vaccinated individuals are only placed on the list as a result of positive tests. Williams will be eligible to rejoin the Chargers as long as he tests negative for the virus for five straight days. Assuming his five-day count began Monday when…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands on COVID list
The Chargers placed Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Fellow starting wideout Keenan Allen was placed on same list Monday, making the statuses of both players worth monitoring closely as Sunday's game against the Giants approaches. Beyond Allen and Williams, the Chargers have Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and Andre Roberts on hand at receiver, while running back Austin Ekeler and tight ends Jared Cook and Donald Parham could also take on pronounced roles in the passing game if the team's top two wideouts are sidelined Week 14.
Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Back over 100 yards receiving
Williams caught five of seven targets for 110 yards in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Williams' 47-yard reception marked just his second 40-plus yard catch since Week 10. Not coincidentally, Sunday's game was also just the second since early October during which the big-bodied target went over 90 receiving yards in a contest. While his second half of the season has been devoid of touchdowns, it's encouraging to see Williams rack up at least six targets in four consecutive games after a near month-long stretch during which he averaged just five. Williams will look to build on the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Non-factor once more
Williams caught four of his eight targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Justin Herbert repeatedly tried to connect with Williams on a number of deep throws, but the end result saw the big-bodied target held under 50 yards for the fourth time in the last six games. After a blazing start to the season which appeared to highlight a rejuvenated Williams, the Chargers have essentially transitioned away from the 27-year-old as a top target, instead turning to Keenan Allen as the main focal point.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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Nets game-winning TD
Williams caught five of six targets for 97 yards and a touchdown in the 41-37 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams had essentially been shut down for most of evening until the team's final possession, when Justin Herbert beautifully identified a corner blitz and lofted a pass to the big-bodied target, setting up a 53-yard catch-and-run touchdown that put the Chargers on top for good. After a blazing start to the season, Williams has been directly tied down by the offensive struggles over the last four weeks. While Sunday's outing may look good on the surface, it took until the final drive for the…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 9:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet again Sunday
Williams caught four of six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: After posting huge numbers over the first six weeks, Williams' production has fallen off a cliff. The fifth-year receiver has managed only 10 catches on 21 targets for 137 yards and zero TDs over the last four games, a slump he'll look to snap in Week 11 against the Steelers.
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Only two catches against Eagles
Williams caught two of five targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: The fifth-year receiver finished second on the Chargers in targets, but he was far below Keenan Allen's 13. Williams has seen exactly five targets in three straight games, resulting in only six catches for 104 yards -- a slump he'll look to snap in Week 10 against the Vikings.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Another disappointing day
Williams caught two of his five targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Two straight difficult defenses have baffled the Chargers offense and Williams has bared the brunt of the struggles. One game after producing a dismal 2-27 line against the Ravens, the Patriots were able to scheme an effective strategy for Williams, holding the big-bodied wideout to yet another dismal performance. While fantasy managers are obviously disappointed in the slump, Williams has proven to be a staple of an effective Chargers offense, and his robust role should have a good chance to…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 6:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Shut down by Ravens
Williams (knee) caught two of five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Williams was quiet throughout, but his first catch was a big one, as it went for 26 yards and set up a one-yard Jared Cook touchdown catch on the next play. Little went right for the Chargers in general, as nobody on the team exceeded 50 yards rushing or receiving, so it's hard to tell how much of a role the knee injury Williams has been nursing played in his ineffectiveness. He spent much of the fourth quarter on the sidelines, but Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times believes Williams was…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Active for Sunday's game
Williams (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Though the wideout, who was dealing with some knee swelling after Week 5 action, didn't practice this past week and was listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler relays that coach Brandon Staley indicated that the Chargers "just tried to be careful with (Williams) this week at the beginning of the week, make sure that he's feeling his best for Sunday." While it remains to be seen if Williams is able to handle his normal snap allotment versus Baltimore, as long as his…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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Should play against Ravens
Williams (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, is expected to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Despite failing to practice during the week, Williams is seemingly trending in the right direction for the Week 6 matchup. As long as he avoids a pregame setback, he'll be able to take the field and will look to build on his league-leading six touchdown catches. Confirmation on Williams' availability should come approximately 90 minutes prior to the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Chargers release their inactive list.
Published: Sat, Oct 16 at 6:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable for Sunday
Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Williams didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday and then wasn't spotted at Friday's session either, but it looks like the Chargers are inclined to take a decision on the wideout's Week 6 availability down to game day. In any case, with the team kicking off against Baltimore at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Williams' status will be clarified prior to the first wave of kickoffs this weekend. If he ends up out or limited for the contest, added snaps behind Keenan Allen would be available for Jalen…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 15 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Not seen at practice Friday
Williams (knee) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: We'll have to see how the Chargers list Williams on Friday's final injury report, but given that the wideout didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, his status for Sunday's game against the Ravens is cloudy. If Williams is out or limited this weekend, Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and perhaps KJ Hill would be in line to see added Week 6 opportunities behind Keenan Allen.
Published: Fri, Oct 15 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Thursday
Williams (knee) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: After logging a DNP on Wednesday, the starting wideout's status will need to be monitored closely as Sunday's game against the Ravens approaches. If Williams ends up limited or out for the contest, added snaps behind Keenan Allen would be available for Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and perhaps KJ Hill.
Published: Thu, Oct 14 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out Wednesday with knee issue
Williams was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Williams logged 58 of the Chargers' 75 offensive snaps in Sunday's 47-42 win over the Browns, catching eight of his 16 targets for 165 yards and two touchdowns. The Chargers didn't suggest that Williams sustained a major injury in that contest, so it's possible he's just getting some maintenance for his knee heading into this weekend's contest against the Ravens. That being said, fantasy managers will still want to track Williams' activity in practice over the next two days to ensure he's on a…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Another impressive outing
Williams caught eight of his 16 targets for 165 yards and two touchdowns in the 47-42 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams snared a 72-yard reception early in the second quarter, setting a new career high in the process, but that was hardly his only big play Sunday. Benefitting from a career-high 16 targets, Williams peppered the Browns defense throughout most of the afternoon before capitalizing on a bit of blown coverage for a 42-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, his third 40-plus yard reception in three games. It's clear by now the Joe Lombardi offensive system has unlocked a different level to…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 6:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Just one catch
Williams caught just one of four targets for 11 yards in Monday night's 28-14 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Williams caught at least seven passes for 80 yards and a touchdown in each of his first three games entering Monday, so his mere one grab certainly fell well short of expectations. In his defense, though, Williams was badly missed by quarterback Justin Herbert on a wide-open deep pass early on. With hardly anything to show for his Week 4 performance, Williams will strive to get back on track Sunday against the Browns.
Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Emerges as top option
Williams caught seven of his nine targets for 122 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: We might be in the midst of an all-time "contract year" season. The seventh overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Williams has one season with 10-plus touchdowns (2018) and one year with 1,000-plus receiving yards (2019), but it's fair to say the big-bodied target hasn't put it all together, never catching more than 50 passes in a given campaign. At this point, any reservations regarding Williams' talent have dissipated, as he clearly has emerged as a key threat in the red zone for quarterback…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Another touchdown in loss
Williams corralled seven of his 10 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Williams actually led the team in targets, once again connecting with Justin Herbert on a number of critical attempts. The 2017 first-round pick now has a touchdown in back-to-back weeks after scoring just five in all of 2020, and this one -- a nifty 12-yard catch and run -- is simply not a play we've seen Williams be able to make throughout his career. The 26-year-old has notoriously struggled against the Chiefs, but given the type of workload the big-bodied wideout is seeing week-to-week,…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 6:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Notably spry in win
Williams caught eight of his 12 targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.
Analysis: Williams looked noticeably more spry, nimbly breaking out of routes, particularly on the isolated touchdown reception. Multiple drops in the third quarter stalled an otherwise productive offensive drive, so it wasn't a pristine game from Williams, but it was easily his best contest with Justin Herbert -- who time and again looked to the big target in crucial chain-moving situations -- under center. Another solid game could be on tap as the Chargers face the Cowboys' porous defense in Week 2.
Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Williams (hip) participated in practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams had been held out of practice since mid-August with a hip flexor, but the injury never seemed serious. It's fair to say that as this point, all systems are go for the big-bodied wideout ahead of the team's opener Sept. 12 against Washington.
Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 5:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Does individual work
Williams (hip) has been able to participate in individual drills of late, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: The report adds that Williams, who had missed extended time due to a hip flexor, could amp up his practice activity next week. Given that he's not practicing fully at this stage, it's safe to assume that Williams won't participate in the team's final preseason contest, Saturday against Seattle. Beyond that, Williams, who's locked in as a starting wide receiver for the team along with Keenan Allen, will focus on being ready for the Chargers' regular-season opener against Washington on Sept. 12.
Published: Thu, Aug 26 at 9:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Williams (hip) took part in practice Wednesday, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Williams had been dealing with a hip flexor, but his return to the field puts him in position to potentially suit up for the Chargers' preseason finale Saturday against the Seahawks. When available, Williams is entrenched as a starting wide receiver for the team along with Keenan Allen.
Published: Wed, Aug 25 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Not at practice
Williams (hip) isn't practicing Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams didn't practice last week and isn't ready to return after missing the Chargers' first two preseason games. He's unlikely to play in the third, but still has some time before the regular-season opener Sept. 12 at Washington. Coach Brandon Staley said Williams' injury is a hip flexor.
Published: Tue, Aug 24 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined at practice
Williams (hip) won't participate in practice this week, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams had an early exit from practice last Wednesday and hasn't seen any drills in the meantime, with what coach Brandon Staley has termed a hip flexor. With no on-field reps imminent for Williams, he seems poised to miss a second straight exhibition game Sunday against the 49ers. In fact, it may be tough for him to see any preseason action at all until he gets back on the practice field.
Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice with hip flexor
Coach Brandon Staley relayed that Williams is dealing with a hip flexor, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: As a result, Williams, who didn't finish practice Wednesday, will sit out Thursday's session, according to Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times. That would make it seem unlikely that the wideout will see action in Saturday's preseason contest against the Rams.
Published: Thu, Aug 12 at 10:37am by Rotowire.com
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Headed for breakout?
Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi predicted Tuesday that Williams should have "nice numbers" in 2021, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Williams hasn't lived up to his status as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 draft, but he's at least been useful as a big-play threat, and he now has arguably the best chance of his career to tack on more volume. Already lacking a reliable No. 3 receiver, the Chargers lost top tight end Hunter Henry (93 targets in 2020) to the Patriots this offseason, replacing him with 34-year-old Jared Cook (60 targets for the Saints in 2020) in what could be a prolific passing offense. Quarterback Justin…read more
Published: Wed, Jun 2 at 5:27am by Rotowire.com
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Big game in win
Williams caught six of his seven targets for 108 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-21 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: With the No. 1 seed in the AFC already locked up, the Chiefs opted to sit the majority of their starters, opening the door for Williams to have easily his second-best game of the season against a depleted secondary. While the 26-year-old did manage to play in all but one game this season, mid-game injuries forced Williams to effectively miss an additional three contests throughout the year, and that doesn't even account for a supposed AC joint sprain in his shoulder toward the end of training…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet day despite big volume
Williams caught four of 10 targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: With Keenan Allen (hamstring) sidelined, Williams led the Chargers in receiving yards and tied Stephen Anderson for the lead in catches, but it was still an overall mediocre performance given his season-high target volume. Williams also hasn't found the end zone since Week 11, a slump he'll look to snap in the Chargers' finale next week against a Kansas City team that could be resting key personnel after clinching the AFC's No. 1 seed.
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 7:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet while playing through injury
Williams (back) brought in both of his targets for 22 yards in the Chargers' 30-27 overtime win over the Raiders on Thursday night.
Analysis: The speedster was rather surprisingly able to overcome his questionable status heading into the contest and joined fellow wideout Keenan Allen (hamstring) in suiting up, although both players made relatively modest impact. Williams had logged just two snaps against the Falcons in Week 14 before exiting due to the injury, so the fact he was able to play Thursday night would seem to bode well for his chances of garnering active status in 10 days for a Week 16 battle against the Broncos on Sunday,…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 9:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Thursday
Williams (back) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: As is Keenan Allen (hamstring), though ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests that the duo will be on some sort of a "a rep count." With that in mind, Jalen Guyton and Tyron Johnson could be more involved than normal, but Williams will at least give it a go Thursday, a context that makes him a hit-or-miss fantasy lineup option in Week 15.
Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Could play Thursday
Omar Ruiz of NFL Network relays that after both Williams (back) and Keenan Allen (hamstring) tested out their injuries in pre-game warmups, Allen gave "a thumbs up that both he and Williams will play" Thursday night against the Raiders.
Analysis: Confirmation of the duo's status, either way, will arrive when the Chargers' inactives are released prior to Thursday's 8:20 ET kickoff. Previously, it was thought that Williams would be out, but now it looks like he may give it a go after all.
Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 3:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Looks unlikely for Thursday
Williams (back), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported earlier Thursday that the wideout was a "true game-time decision," but Schefter's latest dispatch suggests that Williams is trending in the wrong direction as the 8:20 p.m. ET contest approaches. The Chargers will release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to kickoff, at which point Williams' status will be officially clarified. Schefter also relays that Keenan Allen (hamstring) is likely to be limited even if he avoids the inactive list, so…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 8:27am by Rotowire.com
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Game-time call
Williams (back) is a "true game-time decision" for Thursday night's game against the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: As is fellow receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring). Either way, the duo's Week 15 status will be revealed upon the release of the Chargers' inactives prior to Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. In the event that Williams -- who was on the field for just two snaps this past Sunday against Atlanta -- is ruled out for the contest, added opportunities in the team's passing attack would be available for Tyron Johnson.
Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 5:49am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Thursday's game
Williams (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders after being listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's and Wednesday's estimated practice reports.
Analysis: Los Angeles is also listing Keenan Allen (hamstring) as questionable, with the two receivers' Week 15 statuses set to be confirmed upon the release of the Chargers' inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If Williams is limited or out Week 15, added opportunities would be available for Tyron Johnson.
Published: Wed, Dec 16 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Tuesday
Williams (back) was limited on Tuesday's estimated injury report.
Analysis: Williams had an early exit from the Chargers' Week 14 win against the Falcons, lasting just two snaps in the process. The oft-injured wide receiver mostly has avoided breaking down this season, but now with a back issue in tow there's a chance he'll miss his second game of the campaign. Wednesday's report may provide a glimpse into Williams' potential to suit up for Thursday's game at Las Vegas.
Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with back issue
Williams (back) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Williams was forced out of Sunday's game against the Falcons after logging just two snaps, so his status will need to be monitored in advance of Thursday night's game against the Raiders. If he's limited or out Week 15, added opportunities would be available for Tyron Johnson.
Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Leaves Sunday's game
A back issue forced Williams to exit Sunday's game against the Falcons, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Williams wasn't targeted prior to his departure, and if he's unable to return to the contest, he'll look to bounce back in time for the Chargers' upcoming Thursday night tilt against the Raiders.
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Inefficient with nine targets
Williams caught four of nine targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 45-0 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Williams tied for second on the team in targets but grabbed less than half the passes thrown his way and finished with a lackluster average of 10.8 yards per catch. He has now been held under 50 yards in three of the last four games and has just one touchdown in his last five. The downturn in production comes just after Williams seemed to be hitting his stride. He'll look to get back on track in an inviting matchup with the Falcons next Sunday.
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 6:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to full practice
Williams (non injury-related) practiced fully Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams missed practice Wednesday for a non-injury reason, but his return to a full session Thursday indicates that he's good to go for Sunday's game against the Patriots. Williams, who caught three of his five targets for 26 yards in this past Sunday's loss to the Bills, has been a hit-or-miss fantasy option over his last few games, but overall his floor is decent, as the wideout has averaged 3.2 catches and 52.9 yards to go along with four TDs in 10 games to date.
Published: Thu, Dec 3 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Non-injury absence
Williams won't practice Wednesday for reasons unrelated to injury, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Williams will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's contest against the Patriots, so there's not yet any real reason to worry about his availability.
Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Records three receptions
Williams caught three of his five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: While Williams saw more offensive snaps (67) than Jalen Guyton (63), they put on a similar performance, both catching three passes for little yardage. Williams' opportunities were limited by a talented Bills secondary, and a massive bump in production next week against the Patriots may not be likely.
Published: Tue, Dec 1 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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Scores on four receptions vs. Jets
Williams caught four of seven targets for 72 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-28 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Williams created one of the highlights of the game in the second quarter when he caught a pass across the middle and broke through defenders before racing for a 39-yard touchdown. He has now surpassed 70 yards in four of the last six games and has four touchdowns in that span. Williams seems to be developing beyond the feast-or-famine label he had earned over the last few seasons thanks to his improving rapport with Justin Herbert, and the duo will have a chance to continue its recent success…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 5:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Two receptions in loss
Williams caught two of his five targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Williams was overshadowed by Jalen Guyton this week as the No. 3 receiver caught double the number of passes. Quarterback Justin Herbert didn't seem to look for Williams a lot until the fourth quarter, when he dropped two passes and one of his targets got intercepted. Williams also has not registered a touchdown in three consecutive weeks, but he could be poised for a nice outing with the lowly Jets on tap for Week 11.
Published: Tue, Nov 17 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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Dropped touchdown in final seconds
Williams registered five receptions off seven targets for 81 yards in the 31-26 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: After just one game with 60-plus receiving yards through the first four weeks of the season, Williams now has three such games (and two in back-to-back weeks) in his last four contests. The nice day will be overshadowed by what amounted to a dropped touchdown from four yards out in the waning seconds as quarterback Justin Herbert lofted a pretty fade route near the right side of the end zone only to have Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson break up the pass at the last moment. Williams was…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Provides big plays
Williams recorded five receptions on eight targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Broncos.
Analysis: Williams bounced back from a one-catch performance in Week 7 to provide a number of big plays. The most notable came on a 24-yard one-handed touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone. He also added a 36-yard reception and was tackled at the two-yard line, falling just short of a multi-touchdown performance. Williams has been extremely inconsistent through six games, recording under 20 yards in three games and over 65 yards in the other three. He'll look to build on this strong performance…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 8:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Held in check by Jags
Williams secured one of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 39-29 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Despite quarterback Justin Herbert throwing for 347 yards and three touchdowns, Williams was barely involved on offense. Keenan Allen accounted for 13 looks in his return to action, solidifying his status as Herbert's favorite target, but it's nonetheless disappointing to see Williams shut down after he went for 109 yards and two scores Week 5. The 2017 first-rounder will look to bounce back on the road against Denver in Week 8, lest he resurrect his former label as a boom-or-bust fantasy…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Big performance against Saints
Williams caught five of eight targets for 109 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 30-27 overtime loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Williams turned in a stellar performance in his return from a hamstring injury, which actually coincided with teammate Keenan Allen exiting early Monday with a back issue. As the Chargers' top perimeter option, Williams hauled in a four-yard touchdown to begin the second quarter, then ran free for a wide-open, 64-yard score late in the fourth. While that play gave Los Angeles the lead, Williams still needed to make an acrobatic catch on a jump ball to put his team in field-goal range just…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 9:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Returning to action Monday
Williams (hamstring) is active for Monday's game at New Orleans.
Analysis: Williams sat out Week 4 due to a hamstring injury suffered one game prior. In preparation for this contest, he followed a DNP/LP/LP practice regimen, after which Tom Pelissero of NFL Network noted Williams was "trending upward" toward a return. Indeed, Williams is back in the lineup Monday, but his in-game reps could have a cap in order to preserve his health. In any case, he'll aim to break through against a Saints defense that has given up 9.6 YPT and four touchdowns to wide receivers this…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Looking good for Monday night
Williams (hamstring) is trending in the right direction for Monday's game against the Saints, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Williams is officially listed as questionable after putting together back-to-back limited practices, but it looks as though he's got a fair shot at taking the field. A final word on the big-bodied wideout's status may not come until the Chargers' inactives are released ahead of Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Draws questionable designation
Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Saints, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams managed to string together limited participation in Friday's practice so it certainly appears as if the big-bodied wideout is trending in the right direction. Fantasy managers will want to monitor Williams' status ahead of Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, with Jalen Guyton and Jason Moore likely to see a bump in playing time once more if the wideout is unable to play.
Published: Sat, Oct 10 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially listed as limited Friday
Williams (hamstring) returned to practice in a limited fashion Friday, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Williams' return to practice is important, but his activity in Saturday's session will reveal more about his status for Monday's game against the Saints. If he misses a second straight game, Jalen Guyton and Jason Moore will likely see most of the snaps in three-receiver sets alongside Keenan Allen.
Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Williams (hamstring) returned to practice Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Chargers won't reveal until after the session whether Williams was a limited or full participant, but his return to practice in any capacity suggests that he could suit up Monday night against the Saints after sitting out the team's Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers.
Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Thursday
Williams (hamstring) is not practicing Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Coach Anthony Lynn said that Williams is "slowly working his way back" after having missed the Chargers' Week 4 contest against the Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury, per Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register. Williams will have two more chances to resume practicing before being tagged with an official injury designation for Monday's upcoming game against the Saints, but for now it looks as though he's trending in the wrong direction.
Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 4
Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest in Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Williams didn't play much during the second half of the Chargers' Week 3 loss to the Panthers. Late in the contest, he was deemed questionable to return due to a hamstring injury, an issue that kept him off the practice field this week. As such, it's no surprise Williams won't suit up Sunday. Look for Jalen Guyton to receive most of the reps at outside receiver as long as Williams is sidelined.
Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Friday
Williams (back) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: That's not a good sign with regard to Williams' Week 4 status, and if he's ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, added opportunities behind top wide receiver Keenan Allen would be available for Jalen Guyton and KJ Hill.
Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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Another missed practice
Williams (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Back-to-back absences have set the stage for what Williams does at practice Friday to be pivotal with regard to his Week 4 status. If the wideout is limited or out Sunday against the Buccaneers, added work behind top wide receiver Keenan Allen would be on tap for Jalen Guyton and KJ Hill.
Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice Wednesday
Williams (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams' status will thus need to be tracked in advance of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. If he's limited or out this weekend, added snaps and targets behind behind top wide receiver Keenan Allen would be available for Jalen Guyton and KJ Hill.
Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks up hamstring injury
Williams injured his hamstring during Sunday's contest against the Panthers.
Analysis: Williams spent much of the third quarter and some of the fourth in the sideline medical tent before the Chargers issued a diagnosis. The severity of the injury is unknown, but now the oft-injured wideout will need to be watched to determine whether he's in danger of missing time. If Williams needs to sit out a game or games, Jalen Guyton and K.J. Hill would be the candidates to take on reps at outside receiver.
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Does little in Week 2
Williams recorded two receptions on four targets for 14 yards in a 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Analysis: It was a lackluster outing for Williams, particularly after re-asserting his deep-game prowess in the Week 1 win over the Bengals. That's in large part thanks to a game script that emphasized getting 2020 No. 6 overall pick Justin Herbert comfortable in his first career start, with Keenan Allen (seven catches for 96 yards) and Hunter Henry (six for 83 yards) racking up most of the team's passing yardage. It's still a bit troubling Williams only received four targets in a game where the Chargers…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
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Trending closer to full health
Williams, who was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, is feeling "more explosive" after emerging from Sunday's win without aggravating his shoulder or 2019 knee injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams' shoulder injury was reportedly set to keep him out for three-to-four weeks, but after a week's worth of questionable designations, the big-bodied wideout managed to play Sunday and comfortable asserted himself as one of Tyrod Taylor's top targets. It's all the more impressive given Williams was limited by a knee injury for much of 2019 as well, sapping the Clemson product of some of his trademark leaping ability along with his speed after the catch. Williams heads into next week's…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 17 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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Posts decent receiving day
Williams (shoulder) snared four of his nine targets to the tune of 69 receiving yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Williams led the team in targets, but most of those came on errant deep throws throughout the first half. The big-bodied wideout did almost manage to come down with a touchdown reception on the second-to-last possession in the fourth quarter and was clearly a designed target on a number of red-zone plays throughout the contest, but it was ultimately just a ho-hum contest for the 25-year-old. The fact Williams even managed to play at all is a minor miracle as it was reported only two weeks ago…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Sunday
Williams (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen how close to a full workload Williams will see in Week 1, but he'll tough it out through his shoulder issue Sunday and is thus slated to work alongside PPR-ace Keenan Allen versus the Bengals.
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play in Week 1
Williams (shoulder) is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: That echoes a previous report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, which noted that the wideout is trending toward active status, assuming no setbacks in warmups. Williams, who was limited at practice this past week, had been looking pretty iffy for Week 1 as of Saturday night, but Schefter relays that "the team now believes he's ready to play." Confirmation, either way, will arrive upon the release of the Chargers' inactive list in advance of Sunday's 4:05 ET kickoff. If Williams is indeed in…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 6:52am by Rotowire.com
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May be available Week 1 after all
The Chargers are optimistic that Williams (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, will be available to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: As of late Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Williams was trending toward sitting out the season opener after he was limited in practice throughout the week due to the sprained AC joint he suffered in training camp, but the wideout's outlook apparently improved overnight. Rapoport notes that at this stage, Williams' availability for the opener is not 100 percent locked in, as the Chargers want to see how he fares in warmups before deciding on his status. Even if Williams gets the…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 6:01am by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play Sunday
Williams (shoulder) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old is officially considered questionable after working as a limited participant at practice this week, but it appears he's trending in the wrong direction heading into Sunday. Coach Anthony Lynn was expecting Williams to be a game-time decision, so there's still a chance he could play Sunday if his shoulder shows some improvement. Jalen Guyton and Joe Reed are likely to step in as an outside receiver should Williams be unable to suit up.
Published: Sat, Sep 12 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Deemed questionable for opener
Williams (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Cincinnati.
Analysis: Williams managed limited sessions this week while working his way through a sprained shoulder, which has hampered him since an Aug. 23 practice. Coach Anthony Lynn has referred to Williams as a likely "game-time decision," one with fantasy management implications due to the Chargers kicking off the season Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET. If Williams is inactive, his replacements at outside receiver will be Jalen Guyton and Joe Reed.
Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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Returns limited in practice
Williams (shoulder) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Coach Anthony Lynn has previously indicated that Williams figures to be a "game-time decision" for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Bengals, which suggests that the wideout will probably end up with an official "questionable" designation in the Chargers' final Week 1 injury report.
Published: Thu, Sep 10 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice Wednesday
Williams (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Analysis: That's definitely a step in the right direction for Williams, especially considering previous speculation that the wideout's shoulder issue could impact his availability well into September. As is stands, coach Anthony Lynn has indicated that Williams figures to be a "game-time decision" for Sunday's season opener against the Bengals.
Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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May be game-time decision Sunday
Head coach Anthony Lynn said Williams (shoulder) is a "game-time decision" for Sunday's game versus the Bengals, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: On Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reported that the Chargers were preparing to play without Williams for most of September, so Lynn's announcement is a clear contradiction. When Williams was first diagnosed with a sprained shoulder on Aug. 25, he was given a 2-to-4 week timeline, and Sunday's game will be nearly three weeks after the injury. His final status will likely depend on how the injury responds during practice this week.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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May miss most of September
The Chargers may be without Williams (shoulder) for most of September, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams is nearly two weeks removed from suffering a sprained shoulder, which was expected to require 2-to-4 weeks to recover. If the absence includes Week 1 and at least one of the Chargers' two subsequent games, he's clearly trending toward the latter end of that range. As long as Williams is sidelined, snaps at outside receiver will be available for Jalen Guyton and Joe Reed.
Published: Sat, Sep 5 at 6:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Could be a go in Week 1
Offensive coordinator Shane Steichen suggests that Williams (shoulder) has a shot to play in Week 1 against the Bengals, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports. "Mike's gotta be ready to play," Steichen noted. "I think Mike has got that mindset to be ready to play. We look forward to having him on September 13."
Analysis: We'll get a better read on Williams' Week 1 status once official practice participation reports start rolling in next week, but it sounds like the starting wideout could well tough it out in the Chargers' season opener. If that's the case, he'll be catching passes from confirmed starting QB Tyrod Taylor.
Published: Thu, Sep 3 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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Out 2-to-4 weeks
Williams is expected to be out 2-to-4 weeks due to a sprained shoulder, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: With such a timeline, Williams' availability for Week 1 in Cincinnati could be in peril, which is backed up by comments from coach Anthony Lynn earlier Tuesday. Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Lynn said Williams is "out for awhile" and may not be ready for the opener. The Chargers will take a wait-and-see approach with the fourth-year wideout, and in the meantime the likes of Jalen Guyton and Joe Reed seem poised to work on the outside in Williams' place.
Published: Tue, Aug 25 at 10:13am by Rotowire.com
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Looking dicey for Week 1
Coach Anthony Lynn isn't sure if Williams (shoulder) will be available for Week 1, saying the wide receiver will be "out for a while," Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams sprained his shoulder during Sunday's practice and now appears likely to miss the rest of training camp. The Chargers haven't ruled him out for Week 1 at Cincinnati, but at the very least, he figures to have a spot on the injury report. The team's wideout depth behind Williams and Keenan Allen is a major weakness, with Jalen Guyton, Darius Jennings, Joe Reed and K.J. Hill the top candidates to fill in.
Published: Tue, Aug 25 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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Diagnosed with sprained shoulder
Williams is considered week-to-week with a shoulder sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Williams suffered the injury during Sunday's practice, exactly three weeks before the Chargers' season opener in Cincinnati. Rapoport suggests the wideout is no lock to play in that contest, though it sounds like a long-term absence isn't expected. Williams' collarbone is intact, so he at least avoided the worst-case scenario that was initially speculated when he walked off the practice field with his arm hanging at his side. Any absence would be a big deal for the Chargers offense, which…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 24 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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Getting shoulder checked out
Williams is slated to undergo tests on his shoulder after leaving practice early Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The report also notes that Williams' collarbone "checked out fine," offering hope that the wideout avoided a serious injury. If Williams ends up missing more than a few days, however, the Chargers may be forced to add some wide receiver depth, given the team's lack of proven options behind Keenan Allen and Williams.
Published: Sun, Aug 23 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Praised by new QB
Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor suggested Williams will be a frequent target of deep passes, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Taylor said 50-50 jump balls are "more like 70-30 or 80-20" when thrown to the 6-foot-4 Williams. It's widely expected that the Chargers will run the ball more as they transition from Philip Rivers to Taylor and Justin Herbert at QB, but there should still be room for Williams to get a few downfield looks per game. While the Chargers also need to feed Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen and Hunter Henry, their shaky depth at the skill positions could lead to the top four players handling a dominant…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 7 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets fifth year
Williams had his fifth-year option extended Thursday, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.
Analysis: This one felt automatic considering Williams has improved each of his first three years as a pro. While touchdown regression spoiled a truly standout third-year campaign, the big-bodied wideout still posted over 1,000 receiving yards despite tallying just 49 receptions in 2019. His emergence as a deep-field threat despite playing with a less-than-desirable deep thrower in quarterback Philip Rivers only reinforced Williams' obvious growth at the position. The 24-year-old's development will be a…read more
Published: Thu, Apr 30 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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Will rest knee during offseason
Williams acknowledged after the Chargers' Week 17 loss to the Chiefs that he had been battling pain in his knee throughout the season after getting injured in the team's win over the Colts in the opener, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: While Williams indicated that all follow-up MRIs conducted on his knee cleared him of any major damage and allowed him to play on, he wasn't the dominant force in the red zone he had been in 2018. Despite sitting out just one game, Williams finished with two touchdowns, eight fewer than he registered the year prior. On a positive note, he developed into more of a downfield threat, averaging a career-high 20.4 yards per reception and narrowly clearing 1,000 yards for the season. He'll likely…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet finish to season
Williams caught two of five targets for 38 yards in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Williams joined the Titans' A.J. Brown as one of only two players to record over 1,000 receiving yards while catching 55 or fewer passes on the season, finishing the campaign with 49 receptions, 1,001 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Though his touchdowns were down dramatically from the year prior, Williams' emergence as a dangerous downfield threat was a welcome development for Los Angeles. Still, the 2017 first-round pick was essentially "only" a deep-ball specialist, falling behind the…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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Can't keep touchdown streak going
Williams caught three of his four targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Williams very nearly kept his two-game touchdown streak alive, but a pass interference penalty at the goal line ultimately set up a one-yard Melvin Gordon plunge to register the Chargers' first touchdown of the contest. Williams needs 88 receiving yards to post a 1,000-yard season, but after scoring 10 touchdowns in 2018, his two-touchdown output has dampened an otherwise solid year from the 2017 first-round pick.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Thursday
Williams (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Williams was limited at practice Wednesday, but his return to full participation Thursday puts the Chargers' starting wideout in line to play Sunday against the Raiders, who have lost four straight contests heading into Week 16. After going 11 games without a TD to start the season, Williams -- who made 11 trips to the end zone in 2018 -- has hit paydirt in back-to-back outings. Now that he's back in scoring mode, the 2017 first-rounder's fantasy outlook is on the upswing in advance of his…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice
Williams (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: No surprises here, as Williams has either been limited or held out of practice entirely in each of the last four Wednesdays. The issue hasn't bothered Williams on the field, with the 2017 first-round pick compiling 11 receptions, 251 receiving yards and two touchdowns over the course of the last three games.
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores for second straight game
Williams caught four of nine targets for 71 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 39-10 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Williams finished second on the team behind only Keenan Allen in targets, receptions and receiving yardage. He gave his team its only lead of the game with a two-yard touchdown in the second quarter, giving him two in as many weeks after going the first 12 games without a score. Williams also broke off a gain of at least 35 yards for the seventh straight game and will look to continue his breakout season in a favorable matchup next Sunday against the Raiders.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 8:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Not listed on injury report
Williams (knee) practiced fully Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: The Chargers have monitored Williams' practice activity carefully for three consecutive weeks due to a knee issue, but it hasn't kept the big-bodied wide receiver off the field during game days. Despite recording three or fewer catches in five of the last six games, Williams has quietly continued to improve in what's shaping up as a career season. The 25-year-old ended his lengthy scoring drought last weekend against Jacksonville, finding the end zone for the first time in 2019.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Able to practice again
Williams (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: Listed as limited for a second straight day, Williams may be following the same pattern from last week, when he upgraded to full participation Friday. He then went on to play 71 percent of offensive snaps in a 45-10 win over Jacksonville, hauling in two of three targets for 63 yards and his first touchdown of the season.
Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Wednesday
Williams (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Williams was limited last Wednesday and Thursday with the same issue, but he practiced fully Friday and approached the eventual Week 14 win over Jacksonville free of an injury designation. Look for a similar pattern to occur this week as Sunday's game against the Vikings approaches. The wideout logged 43 of the Chargers' 60 offensive snaps in the blowout victory against the Jaguars, catching two of his three targets for 63 yards and his first touchdown of the season.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Finally ends TD drought
Williams caught two of three targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-10 rout of the Jaguars.
Analysis: After finding the end zone 10 times in 16 games last season, it took until Week 14 for Williams to score his first TD of 2019. The third-year wideout has otherwise had a strong campaign, though, and his 841 receiving yards are already a new career high.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Week 14
Williams (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Jacksonville.
Analysis: For the second week in a row, Williams' practice reps were capped due to a knee injury, but it won't impact his game-day viability. In fact, he's coming off a career-best performance (117 receiving yards) against a tough Broncos defense. He'll look to keep up the pace against a Jags unit that has allowed 8.3 yards per target and eight touchdowns to wide receivers in 12 contests this season.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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Still limited Thursday
Williams (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: So far there's been nothing to suggest that Williams is in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Jaguars, but it's worth noting that the wideout is the only Chargers player listed as having his Thursday practice participation listed as less than full due to an injury.
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in Wednesday's practice
Williams was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Williams caught five of seven targets for a career-high 117 yards during the Week 13 loss to the Broncos, but he failed to reach the end zone for the 11th time in as many outings this season. Positive regression on that front should come for Williams eventually, but he'll have to shake off the knee injury first to make that a reality. It's at least encouraging that the 25-year-old receiver wasn't held out of practice entirely, so his chances of playing Sunday in Jacksonville appear promising…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 3:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Heroic effort not enough
Williams caught five of his seven targets for 117 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: While Williams' season-long battle with the end zone continues to get the best of the 25-year-old, it's clear the 2017 first-round pick has easily emerged as the Chargers' premiere deep threat. A 52-yard reception in the first half ultimately set up the team's first offensive touchdown, and it arguably should have been Williams' first jaunt in the end zone as well if not for a woefully under-thrown ball from quarterback Philip Rivers that forced the wide open receiver to derail his momentum on…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 4:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to full practice
Williams (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Williams was limited Wednesday, but his return to a full practice Thursday puts the wideout in line to play Sunday against the Broncos. Ten games into his 2019 campaign, Williams has maintained PPR utility by averaging 3.3 catches (on 6.2 targets) for 66.1 receiving yards, but it's notable that he hasn't scored a TD thus far after making a total of 11 trips to the end zone last year.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Wednesday
Williams was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.
Analysis: With the Chargers coming off their bye week, it's notable that Williams is one of four players whose reps were restricted. As Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times notes, Williams dealt with some knee issues earlier this season, so it bears tracking his status this week to see if the wideout's reps are simply being managed at this stage or if there's a setback in play.
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches another deep ball
Williams caught two of five targets for 76 yards in Monday night's 24-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Williams' performance was highlighted by an outstanding 50-yard reception on Los Angeles' final offensive series. That grab not only set up a dramatic finish to the game but also significantly boosted Williams' fantasy output. In fact, he ended up trailing only Austin Ekeler for the Chargers' team lead in receiving yards. With a catch of at least 40 yards in an incredible four consecutive games, Williams now enters the bye week averaging a whopping 20.0 yards per reception on the season.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 10:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Kept to two catches in loss
Williams secured two of three targets for 55 yards in the Chargers' 26-24 loss to the Raiders on Thursday.
Analysis: The majority of Williams' production came on a game-long 45-yard grab, but he was otherwise held in check by an aggressive Raiders defense. Williams had put together a season-high 111-yard performance in Week 9 versus the Packers, so the upside is certainly there for the 2017 first-round pick. However, Williams continues to see a relatively modest target share most weeks (six or fewer looks in four straight games), but he'll look to garner more opportunities versus the Chiefs in a Week 11…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 9:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues as deep threat
Williams caught three of his four targets for 111 yards in the 26-11 win Sunday against the Packers.
Analysis: The 25-year-old finally had a breakout game thanks in large part to a simple run-after-catch which ultimately finished as a 56-yard reception. A deep 46-yard bomb set up the team's second touchdown, essentially icing the game early in the fourth quarter. While Williams still hasn't scored a touchdown after a 2018-19 campaign in which he caught 10, he's become an increasingly dangerous receiver for a Chargers offense that looked utterly brilliant in its first game with offensive coordinator…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 5:51pm by Rotowire.com
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