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Fantasy Player Profile Darrel Williams

  • Darrel Williams
  • RB #24
  • Darrel
    Williams
  • IRInjured Reserve
  • Manager: FA
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@SF: #1 vs opposing RB - 15.54 FPA
Bye Week13Rank100% Rostered0.4% Change-WK 17 Pts0.00WK 18 Pts0.00
2022 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1KC
Loss, 21-44
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2@LV
Win, 29-23
---59123-----14.20
3LA
Loss, 12-20
---7--------0.70
4@CAR
Win, 26-16
---19--------1.90
5PHI
Loss, 17-20
---9--------0.90
6@SEA
Loss, 9-19
------------0.00
7NO
Win, 42-34
------------0.00
8@MIN
Loss, 26-34
---8-26-----3.40
9SEA
Loss, 21-31
------------0.00
10@LA
Win, 27-17
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11SF
Loss, 10-38
------------0.00
12LAC
Loss, 24-25
------------0.00
13Bye  ------------0.00
14NE
Loss, 13-27
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15@DEN
Loss, 15-24
------------0.00
16TB
Loss, 16-19
------------0.00
17@ATL
Loss, 19-20
------------0.00
18@SF
Loss, 13-38
------------0.00
2022 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1KC,
L 21-44
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2@LV,
W 29-23
5913--14.20
3LA,
L 12-20
7----0.70
4@CAR,
W 26-16
19----1.90
5PHI,
L 17-20
9----0.90
6@SEA,
L 9-19
-----0.00
7NO,
W 42-34
-----0.00
8@MIN,
L 26-34
8-6--3.40
9SEA,
L 21-31
-----0.00
10@LA,
W 27-17
-----0.00
11SF,
L 10-38
-----0.00
12LAC,
L 24-25
-----0.00
13Bye-----0.00
14NE,
L 13-27
-----0.00
15@DEN,
L 15-24
-----0.00
16TB,
L 16-19
-----0.00
17@ATL,
L 19-20
-----0.00
18@SF,
L 13-38
-----0.00
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News

  • Heading to injured reserve

    The Cardinals placed Williams (hip) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams ended a two-game absence Week 8 at Minnesota and played 30 percent of the offensive snaps en route to seven touches for 14 total yards while working behind Eno Benjamin with James Conner (ribs) still sidelined. Per Urban, Williams was spotted on crutches after Sunday's contest and now will have to miss at least Arizona's next four games, meaning his next potential appearance is Dec. 12 against the Patriots. During Williams' time on IR, Benjamin, rookie sixth-round pick Keaontay Ingram…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 2 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tending to hip injury

    Williams didn't practice Wednesday due to a hip injury, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams put an end to a two-game absence this past Sunday in Minnesota, earning 30 percent of the offensive snaps and turning seven touches into 14 yards from scrimmage. In the wake of that appearance, however, a knee issue has been replaced by another health concern as the reason for his lack of activity at practice. Meanwhile, James Conner (ribs), who has missed the last three contests, was limited Wednesday, so he may be the better bet to be a part of the Cardinals backfield along with Eno…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 2 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies seven touches Sunday

    Williams turned five carries into eight yards and two catches on three targets for six yards during Sunday's 34-26 loss in Minnesota.

    Analysis: In his return from a two-game absence due to a knee injury, Williams served as the Cardinals' No. 2 running back behind Eno Benjamin with James Conner (ribs) again sidelined. However, Williams' snap share (27 percent) and touch count (seven) paled in comparison to Benjamin's marks (74 percent and 13). There's a chance Conner returns to action as soon as Sunday against the Seahawks, which could mean Williams sees few to no opportunities.

    Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to action Sunday

    Williams (knee) is listed as active Sunday at Minnesota, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: While Williams is putting an end to a two-game absence, the Arizona's No. 1 running back James Conner (ribs) is not, setting the stage for the former to get some work out of the backfield. That said, Williams may play second fiddle to Eno Benjamin, who has notched 34 touches for 178 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD the last two contests. As the healthier option, Benjamin again may be the team's main back, but Williams is a decent bet to get some short-yardage work.

    Published: Sun, Oct 30 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Game-time call

    Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota, with head coach Kliff Kingsbury saying the running back will be a game-time decision, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams could have a role with James Conner (ribs) ruled out for a third straight game, but Eno Benjamin likely will get the start after topping 100 total yards in the Week 7 win over New Orleans. The Cardinals also have Keaontay Ingram as a backfield option, limiting Williams' appeal to the deepest of leagues, if that. The Vikes and Cards are scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Oct 28 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another limited showing

    Williams (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams and No. 1 running back James Conner (ribs) are attempting to put an end to two-game absences due to their respective injuries. After both managed a pair of capped sessions so far this week, Arizona's backfield is drawing closer to some normalcy. Ultimately, Friday's practice report could reveal if one or both of Conner and Williams are able to join Eno Benjamin at the position Sunday in Minnesota. If all three are active, though, Williams seemingly would be relegated to the No. 3 spot…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 27 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Wednesday

    Williams (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Along with Williams, No. 1 running back James Conner (ribs) also returned to practice as a limited participant, indicating the position group is getting close to being back to full strength. An active Conner on Sunday in Minnesota likely would be Arizona's lead runner, but he could yield reps to Williams (if active) and Eno Benjamin. In five appearances this season, Williams averaged 5.9 yards per carry on his 16 rushes while scoring one touchdown.

    Published: Wed, Oct 26 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't be available Thursday

    Williams (knee) was ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams will miss a second game in a row due to a knee injury, but James Conner (ribs) may be able to avoid that fate, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who told Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com on Wednesday that the second back is a game-time decision. Whether or not an active Conner would lead the backfield remains to be seen, but if he's limited or out Thursday, Eno Benjamin (foot) is line to handle much of the backfield reps after ending Week 7 prep with a full practice.

    Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still not practicing Tuesday

    Williams (knee) did not participate at practice Tuesday ahead of Thursday's game versus New Orleans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams sustained a sprained knee in Week 5, and it looks increasingly likely that injury will hold him out for a second consecutive week. With James Connor (ribs) also a non-participant at Tuesday's practice, things are shaping up for Eno Benjamin (foot) to work as Arizona's lead back once again Thursday night.

    Published: Tue, Oct 18 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • DNP on estimated report

    Williams (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams suffered a sprained knee during the team's Week 5 loss to Philadelphia and was sidelind for Week 6, along with starting running back James Conner (ribs). Both backs were listed as non-participants Monday, while Eno Benjamin, who took over as the primary running back against Seattle, was listed as limited due to a foot injury. Per Urban, coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Williams is unlikely to play Thursday against the Saints, while Conner is day-to-day.

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Week 6

    Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Williams (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: As expected, the sprained knee Williams suffered in the Week 5 loss to the Eagles will keep him out for at least one game, with Kingsbury also expressing uncertainty about the running back's chances of making it back for a Thursday night contest Week 7 against the Saints. Top back James Conner (ribs) is also set to sit out in Seattle, likely leaving Eno Benjamin in position to start and handle a lead role out of the Arizona backfield. Rookie sixth-round pick Keaontay Ingram and practice-squad…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out another practice

    Williams (knee) wasn't spotted on the practice field Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams is absent from practice from the second day in a row and looks on track to sit out Sunday's game in Seattle, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Wednesday. Meanwhile, No. 1 back James Conner (ribs) is also sitting out Thursday's practice, while depth back Jonathan Ward (hamstring) was moved to injured reserve Wednesday. The lack of healthy options within the position group seemingly sets up Eno Benjamin to handle a sizable role this weekend if Conner is limited or out.

    Published: Thu, Oct 13 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play in Week 6

    Williams sprained his knee in the Cardinals' Week 5 loss to Philadelphia and isn't expected to play Sunday in Seattle, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: With Williams and James Conner (ribs) both exiting early in Week 5, Eno Benjamin saw his most extensive NFL action to date out of the backfield, playing 54 percent of the offensive snaps while accounting for 53 yards and a touchdown on 11 touches. The Cardinals signed both Corey Clement and Ty'Son Williams to their practice squad, adding additional depth to their banged-up backfield. Expect at least one to be promoted to the 53-man roster before Sunday, with Williams set to miss the contest and…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 8:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up knee injury Sunday

    Williams left Sunday's game due to a knee injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: In the waning moments of the third quarter, Williams was evaluated by team trainers on the sideline before walking to the locker room. This marks three Cardinals running back that got hurt Sunday after James Conner exited earlier with a rib concern and Jonathan Ward suffered a hamstring injury shortly after Williams. If Conner, Williams and Ward are unable to reenter the contest, Eno Benjamin will handle most of the work out of the backfield, as rookie sixth-round pick Keaontay Ingram was…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Earns four touches Sunday

    Williams had four carries for 19 yards and couldn't gather in his only target during Sunday's 26-16 win at Carolina.

    Analysis: Williams actually received the first touch among Cardinals running backs Week 4, but he logged the second-most offensive snaps (16 of 76) behind James Conner (50) and ahead of Eno Benjamin (11), while finishing third in touches behind Conner's 18 and Benjamin's six. As such, Williams still seems like the 2B option at best in the team's backfield, which doesn't give him much utility without an absence from one of Conner or Benjamin.

    Published: Tue, Oct 4 at 8:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Just one touch in Week 3

    Williams had one carry for seven yards and didn't haul in his only target during Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: In the wake of James Conner hurting his ankle in Week 2, there was a belief Williams would be the beneficiary if the former was limited or out in Week 3. Conner ended up playing his typical 60 percent of the offensive snaps, however, en route to 16 touches for 57 yards, while Williams logged 17 percent (and one touch) and Eno Benjamin managed 27 percent (and seven touches for 23 yards). There has been no word of an aggravation of Conner's injury, so Williams appears as though he'll be in a…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 7:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First touches with new team

    Williams had eight carries for 59 yards and one touchdown while hauling in two of three targets for three yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime win at Las Vegas.

    Analysis: One week removed from being contained to 15 special-teams snaps in his first action as a Cardinal, Williams was the third of the team's running backs to earn touches during this Week 2 contest behind James Conner and Eno Benjamin. Additional opportunity opened up in the second half when Conner left with an ankle injury, allowing Williams to lead the backfield in offensive snaps (40 of 87) and yards from scrimmage (62). Conner's issue isn't believed to be a long-term one, but Williams may be in…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 8:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No offensive snaps in Week 1

    Williams logged zero of 65 offensive snaps and 15 on special teams during Sunday's 44-21 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: James Conner is the unquestioned No. 1 running back in Arizona, but prior to Week 1 it was unclear who his top backup was among Williams, Eno Benjamin, Jonathan Ward and rookie sixth-round pick Keaontay Ingram. Ingram was removed as a consideration when he was deemed inactive before Sunday's kickoff. Then, as the opener played out, Benjamin was the only one of the remaining trio to get snaps on offense (22) behind Conner (47), while Williams and Ward (14 plays) were contained to special teams.…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 13 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in preseason loss

    Williams recorded two rushes for nine yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 26-23 preseason loss to Tennessee.

    Analysis: Williams was the second back on the field behind Eno Benjamin. However, he tallied his first carry of the game at the goal line, and he converted the opportunity for a one-yard touchdown plunge. Williams hasn't gotten much work in the preseason and has potentially slipped behind Benjamin on Arizona's running back depth chart.

    Published: Sat, Aug 27 at 9:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets first preseason work

    Williams received one carry for three yards in Sunday's 24-17 preseason loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: It was Williams' first work in an Arizona uniform after signing with the club this past offseason. The veteran back received his lone touch in the first half (starter James Conner rested), indicating that the 27-year-old is competing with Eno Benjamin for the primary backup role behind the Cardinals' workhorse to begin the regular season.

    Published: Sun, Aug 21 at 11:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands deal with Arizona

    Williams signed with the Cardinals on Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

    Analysis: Williams finished the 2021 campaign with 558 rushing yards, 452 receiving yards and eight total touchdowns across 17 appearances for Kansas City last season. The AFC West squad reportedly wanted to re-sign Williams this offseason, but the 27-year-old opted to test free agency instead. In Arizona, Williams will compete with rookie Keaontay Ingram and second-year back Eno Benjamin for touches behind James Connor, but Williams' experience and pass protection skills likely land him as the favorite…read more

    Published: Tue, May 24 at 10:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to test free agency

    Williams is slated to test the free-agent market, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Chiefs tried to re-sign Williams -- who worked in tandem with Clyde Edwards-Helaire last season -- ahead of the opening of free agency. With no deal arrived at, the 26-year-old, who led the team with 558 rushing yards (on 144 carries) and added 47 catches for 452 yards and eight total TDs in 17 games in 2021, now is on track have a chance to field offers from other teams looking for backfield help.

    Published: Mon, Mar 14 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up Sunday

    Williams (toe) is listed as active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: After logging a full practice Wednesday, Williams, who was inactive for last weekend's divisional-round win over Buffalo, was listed as limited Thursday and Friday, before being officially deemed questionable ahead of Sunday's contest. While Williams is in uniform, it remains to be seen how much of a workload he'll see in his return to action, with both Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire also in Kansas City's backfield mix. With that in mind, Williams, who recorded 144 carries for 558…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 30 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Chance to play Sunday

    Williams (toe) is trending toward a game-time decision for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams was forced out of a Week 18 win at Denver and has managed just eight offensive snaps and one carry in one appearance in the meantime in the wild-card round versus the Steelers. Despite being questionable last Sunday against the Bills -- as he is this weekend -- he was among the Chiefs' inactives in the divisional round. Williams apparently is feeling better this time around, but the team ultimately will make a decision on his availability about 90 minutes before Sunday's 3:00 p.m. ET…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 29 at 3:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Deemed questionable for AFCCG

    Williams (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Williams was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday before sliding back to limited Thursday and Friday. He also was listed as questionable for KC's first two playoff games, but he logged just eight snaps in the wild-card round and was inactive for the divisional-round win over Buffalo. Even if Williams plays, he may just be the No. 3 back behind Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire at this point, especially if he's fighting through pain.

    Published: Fri, Jan 28 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Williams (toe) was limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Williams practiced fully Wednesday, but at this stage it's unclear if his limitations Thursday were maintenance-related or indicative of a setback. What the running back is able to do during Friday's session should add clarity with regard to his status for Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Bengals. If Williams is available this weekend, his return to the mix would bolster a Kansas City backfield that was led by Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the team's divisional-round win…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 27 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice

    Williams (toe) practiced fully Wednesday.

    Analysis: Williams, who returned to limited participation in practice last Friday, was inactive for Kansas City's divisional-round win over the Bills. However, his return to full participation to begin the current week paves the way for the running back to be available for Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Bengals, barring any setbacks. If Williams suits up this weekend, he would re-enter a backfield that also includes Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon. When all three players have been…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 26 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out divisional round

    Williams (toe) is inactive for Sunday night's divisional-round game against the Bills, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Williams returned to a limited session Friday but will sit this one out. Meanwhile, Kansas City welcomes back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) -- who last played Week 16 -- to a running back corps that also includes Jerick McKinnon, who led the team's ground game in last weekend's wild-card win over the Steelers, with Derrick Gore on hand in reserve. In Williams' absence, expect Edwards-Helaire to reclaim a solid share of the team's touches, with…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 23 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday's game

    Williams (toe) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday night's playoff game against the Bills after returning to a limited practice Friday.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) practiced fully all week and doesn't carry an injury designation, which sets the stage for him to suit up Sunday, barring any last-minute issues, according to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. Per Nate Taylor of The Athletic, coach Andy Reid previously indicated that he was hopeful Williams would be available for the contest, but the running back's divisional-round status won't be confirmed until Kansas City's inactives are released prior to Sunday's…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 21 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses another practice

    Williams (toe) didn't practice Thursday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: Williams missed Wednesday's practice as well, so what he's able to do Friday will be telling with regard to his chances of suiting up for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Bills. While Williams' status for the contest is cloudy for now, Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) has been practicing this week and thus is trending toward a return to action versus Buffalo. In Kansas City's wild-card win over the Steelers this past weekend, Williams logged just eight snaps on offense and one carry,…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 20 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice

    Williams (toe) didn't practice Wednesday, while Clyde Edwards-Helaire participated in some capacity, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: Williams played through the injury in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Steelers, but he was limited to a backup role (eight snaps) and finished with four yards and a lost fumble (which T.J. Watt returned for a touchdown). With Edwards-Helaire missing the game altogether, Jerick McKinnon was the lead back and ultimately took 18 touches for 142 yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs' coaching staff hasn't revealed whether McKinnon will get the chance to repeat that workload Sunday against Buffalo in the…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 19 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up, limited to backup role

    Williams (toe) had just one carry for four yards, was charged with a fumble, and didn't draw a target in the passing game in a 42-21 win over the Steelers.

    Analysis: Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) missed his third straight contest, but it was Jerick McKinnon who drew the start took over lead-back duties instead of Williams. Perhaps the 26-year-old -- who was listed as questionable heading into the contest -- was not as ready to play as pregame reports indicated, resulting in a underwhelming usage and a poor fantasy showing. He was effectively benched for the remainder of the contest after he was involved in a sloppy handoff from Mecole Hardman that…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 17 at 1:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up Sunday

    Williams (toe) is listed as active for Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: Willliams approached the contest listed as questionable after practicing in a limited fashion this past week, but by Friday coach Andy Reid indicated that he thought the running back would be available Sunday, barring any pregame setbacks, per Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star. With his availability for Kansas City's playoff opener confirmed, Williams is in line to head Kansas City's rushing attack versus Pittsburgh, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) ruled out for the third game in a…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 16 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for playoff opener

    Williams (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers.

    Analysis: Williams was able to practice in a limited fashion all week and despite getting a designation for the postseason opener, the running back appears to be trending toward playing, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN.com. On that note, head coach Andy Reid relayed Friday that he thinks Williams will be available "unless something happens" ahead of Sunday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, per Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star. Assuming he's active for the contest, Williams would be in line to head Kansas…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 14 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another limited practice

    Williams (toe) remained limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, fellow running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) didn't practice after logging a limited session Wednesday. Friday's final injury report should add some clarity with regard to the duo's chances of suiting up for Sunday's playoff game against the Steelers, but at this point Williams' availability for the contest looks more secure than Edwards-Helaire's.

    Published: Thu, Jan 13 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice

    Williams (toe) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.

    Analysis: Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) was also limited, with head coach Andy Reid noting that both backs "looked good" in practice, per Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star. While Reid added that the team will continue to evaluate both Edwards-Helaire and Williams in the coming days, the Chiefs should have a decent chance at having their top two backs available for Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers.

    Published: Wed, Jan 12 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suited up for practice

    Williams (toe) and fellow Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) both took the field for Wednesday's practice, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: Williams' presence on the field supports the notion that he avoided a serious injury when he was removed from the Chiefs' Week 18 win over Denver. However, his role may nonetheless be set to decline, with Edwards-Helaire also hoping to suit up for Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers, after missing the final two games of the regular season.

    Published: Wed, Jan 12 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • May miss no time with toe injury

    Coach Andy Reid said Monday that he believes Williams (toe) will be able to play in Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams departed Saturday's regular-season finale at Denver due to a toe injury, which Reid described as "still a little tender." At the same time, Clyde Edwards-Helaire continues to contend with a shoulder injury that sidelined him for both Weeks 17 and 18. The situation will be one to monitor because if Edwards-Helaire is unable to make it all the way back, Williams again would feature as the Chiefs' main running back, assuming he's available himself. After Edwards-Helaire and Williams,…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 6:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Saturday's game

    Williams was forced out of Saturday's game against the Broncos with a toe injury.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Williams logged seven carries for 17 yards and caught three of his four targets for 30 yards. Next up for Kansas City's backfield touches in his absence are Derrick Gore and Jerick McKinnon, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) inactive Week 18.

    Published: Sat, Jan 8 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line for lead role Saturday

    With Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) ruled out for Saturday's regular-season finale against the Broncos, Williams is in line to head Kansas City's backfield in the contest.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, look for Derrick Gore to work in a complementary role Saturday, with Jerick McKinnon on hand in reserve. With Edwards-Helaire also out Week 17, Williams carried 14 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns while catching all three of his targets for 19 yards in this past Sunday's loss to the Bengals. With another start on tap this weekend, Williams profiles as a viable option in Week 18 fantasy lineups.

    Published: Thu, Jan 6 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big game in lead role

    Williams rushed 14 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns while catching all three of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: Williams excelled in the lead role with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) inactive. He benefited from Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes being ruled just short of the goal line on two separate second-quarter drives, as the running back scored a one-yard touchdown on the ensuing play in both cases. If Edwards-Helaire can't go in the season finale against Denver, Williams should continue to lead the Chiefs backfield as Kansas City attempts to secure the top seed in the AFC.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added work likely Sunday

    With Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) ruled out, Williams figures to see added touches in Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Also in mix for increased Week 17 work is fellow RB Derrick Gore, while Jerick McKinnon is now off IR to to provide Kansas City with added backfield depth versus Cincinnati. Though some form a time-share figures to be in play Sunday, Williams has an opportunity log enough touches to merit fantasy lineup consideration in Edwards-Helaire's absence.

    Published: Sat, Jan 1 at 10:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Increased workload on tap

    Williams could be in line for a larger workload Sunday at Cincinnati if Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) is sidelined, ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Edwards-Helaire departed this past Sunday's win against the Steelers early in the second half and eventually was diagnosed with a bruised shoulder that has him considered week-to-week. With Kansas City milking the clock down the stretch, Williams finished with 85 yards from scrimmage on 11 carries and three catches, while Derrick Gore went for 104 yards on 12 rushes and three receptions. When Edwards-Helaire sat out Weeks 6-10, Williams was the clear beneficiary out of Kansas City's backfield,…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees escalated usage

    Williams ran for 55 yards on 11 carries and caught three passes for 30 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Williams led the Chiefs in rushing yardage in a game during which starter Clyde Edwards-Helaire left with a shoulder/collarbone injury that will require further inspection before the Chiefs know its severity. If Edwards-Helaire misses time then Williams could be next in line, though fellow running back Derrick Gore (12 carries for 43 yards, three catches for 61 yards on three targets Sunday) also made his presence felt against the Steelers. The Chiefs face the Bengals in Week 17.

    Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Only two touches in OT win

    Williams rushed twice for five yards and failed to bring in his only target during the Chiefs' 34-28 overtime win over the Chargers on Thursday night.

    Analysis: Williams was a virtual afterthought in the comeback win, although to be fair, the ground attack largely was as a whole. The Chiefs played with a deficit for significant portions of the game, and coach Andy Reid opted to lean heavily on his top three most explosive weapons in Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. Williams has now logged just 14 total carries and seven receptions in the four games since backfield mate Clyde Edwards-Helaire returned from an IR stint due to a knee injury,…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone against Raiders

    Williams carried the ball twice for eight yards in Sunday's 48-9 win over the Raiders. He added three receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown.

    Analysis: Williams was out-carried by both Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Derrick Gore, though the latter's usage was largely due to garbage time. Williams did his primary damage through the air, with the highlight coming on a 23-yard touchdown reception late in the first quarter. Despite posting over 80 yards in Kansas City's Week 13 contest and registering strong results Sunday, Williams has not surpassed eight total touches in any of his three games since Edwards-Helaire returned.

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 8:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes most of eight touches

    Williams rushed five times for 20 yards and added three catches for 60 yards on three targets Sunday against the Broncos.

    Analysis: While Williams saw his offensive snap count dip yet again, he did take advantage of the opportunities he got to turn in 80 total yards. He nearly split work with Clyde Edwards-Helaire evenly, but that resulted in just 26 offensive snaps on the day. As long as both backs remain healthy, the backfield timeshare figures to continue.

    Published: Tue, Dec 7 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Major decline in touches

    Williams tallied five carries for 15 yards and reeled in one of his three targets for another 11 yards Sunday versus the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Williams didn't see a considerable drop in his snap count overall. Still, he did see a significant shift in his touch count, finishing the day with just six total after averaging more than 18 per game while Clyde Edwards-Helaire was sidelined. Edwards-Helaire's return likely deprives Williams of a lot of his fantasy utility, but he should still contribute in some capacity as both a receiver and a runner moving forward.

    Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gains added competition for touches

    Williams will likely have to split touches in Sunday's game against the Cowboys after Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: Although Edwards-Helaire is questionable for Sunday's Week 11 matchup, it wouldn't be surprising to see him take the field. While Williams will likely continue to play a role in Kansas City's backfield after he played effectively in Edwards-Helaire's absence across the last five weeks, he'll have less upside since the second-year pro will presumably take on a starting role in his return.

    Published: Sat, Nov 20 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts WR stats as RB

    Williams rushed 11 times for 43 yards and caught all nine of his targets for 101 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-14 rout of the Raiders.

    Analysis: If you simply look at the rushing stats, Williams' night was nothing to write home about; it was the 26-year-old's work as a receiver that made waves. The nine receptions and 101 receiving yards were both new career highs for the fourth-year pro. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) resumed practicing this week, but he was not activated off of injured reserve despite being eligible. This does open the door for the Chiefs' original starting tailback to return next week against the Cowboys, but Williams'…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Steady ground effort

    Williams ran for 70 yards on 19 carries while catching three passes for seven yards on four targets against Green Bay on Sunday.

    Analysis: Williams was able to hold off Derrick Gore (three carries for 13 yards) after losing 11 carries to him in Week 8, so this effort might mean Williams reasserted himself as the team's clear top runner out of himself, Gore and Jerick McKinnon. It's not clear whether Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) will be able to return to the Chiefs for their Week 10 road match against Las Vegas, but Williams will likely return to a more abbreviated role whenever Edwards-Helaire can play again.

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 5:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 110 yards

    Williams rushed 13 times for 49 yards and caught all six of his targets for 61 yards in Monday night's 20-17 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: Williams saw backup Derrick Gore enjoy a first-half outburst that enabled him to finish with 11 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown, but the veteran gained stream during the second half. With a combination of handoffs and check-down receptions, Williams ultimately posted 110 yards from scrimmage, his most of this season. With it currently unknown whether usual starter Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) is expected to return in Week 9 versus the Packers, the outlooks of Williams, Gore and Jerick…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 9:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to 50 total yards

    Williams carried the ball five times for 20 yards in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Titans. He added three receptions for 30 yards.

    Analysis: Kansas City fell behind 27-0 before halftime, which limited Williams to only five carries. He wasn't particularly efficient even given the opportunity, with his longest rush of the day going for 11 yards. Williams did add to his production as a receiver, matching his season high in receptions and posting his best game from a yards perspective. Though the Chiefs' offense hasn't excelled as expected of late, Williams should have a strong chance to bounce back in Week 8 against the Giants.

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes through as starter

    Williams recorded 21 rushes for 62 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-13 win over Washington. He added three receptions for 27 yards.

    Analysis: Williams saw 21 of the team's 28 rushing attempts in the absence of Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee). He wasn't particularly efficient, as he averaged only 3.0 yards per carry, and his longest rush went for 11 yards. However, he found his way to the end zone on two occasions, once from two yards away and the other three. With Edwards-Helaire out at least two more contests, Williams should be in line to see plenty of opportunity.

    Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On track for first career start

    Williams is on track to make his first career start Sunday against Washington after the Chiefs placed Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: While head coach Andy Reid hasn't officially named a starter in place of Edwards-Helaire, Williams is in position to draw the assignment after he played 77 percent of the Chiefs' offensive snaps in last Sunday's loss to the Bills once Edwards-Helaire checked out of the contest midway through the third quarter. It's worth noting, however, that a negative game script may have played a factor in Williams dominating the running-back snaps over Jerick McKinnon, who was on the field for only 23…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 14 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line for starting role

    Williams is likely in line for a starting role after Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's loss to the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Williams entered Sunday's game after Edwards-Helaire went down, and he recorded five carries for 27 yards while hauling in three of five targets for 18 yards. While Edwards-Helaire's injury isn't as serious as the team initially feared, he's still slated to miss time. As a result, Williams should be the lead back with Jerick McKinnon also on hand as the Chiefs prepare for a favorable matchup against Washington in Week 6.

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Replaces injured starter

    Williams took over for Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) in the second half of Sunday's loss to Buffalo, finishing with five carries for 27 yards and three receptions for 18 yards.

    Analysis: Edwards-Helaire went down with an apparent knee injury in the second half of Sunday's contest, and while he was eventually able to limp off the field, the running back was clearly in pain. We will have to wait for an update on the Chiefs' starting tailback's knee, but Williams should take over if CEH is forced to miss any time. The 26-year-old would receive a huge boost in value if he is asked to start for this potent offense, so do not hesitate on pulling the trigger on the waiver wire in the…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 11:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in high-scoring win

    Williams rushed 10 times for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-30 win over the Eagles. He also caught both of his targets for 16 yards.

    Analysis: Williams played second fiddle to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who topped 100 yards on the ground and found the end zone as a receiver. That said, Williams received a sizable chunk of the workload, most notably getting the call from one yard out in the third quarter for his second rushing touchdown of the season. The Chiefs' offense is explosive enough for both Edwards-Helaire and Williams to find success on a weekly basis, though the latter will likely struggle to provide much value unless he gets…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Season-high snap count

    Williams compiled seven carries for 28 yards and reeled in two of his three targets during Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Analysis: Williams also logged a 34 percent snap share in the contest, continuing an upward trend from the 22 percent share he saw in the opener and the 29 percent share he held last week. Edwards-Helaire still turned out the more productive game, posting 17 carries for 100 yards and a pair of catches for another nine and a score, so there's little reason to anticipate a changing of the guard in the backfield is forthcoming. However, Williams could become an attractive fantasy option should…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in Week 2

    Williams rushed three times for a loss of two yards but did score a touchdown in Sunday's game against the Ravens.

    Analysis: William has played 14 offensive snaps in each of the first two contests, which is far from enough to warrant fantasy usage at this point. He's still well ahead of Jerick McKinnon (four snaps) in the pecking order behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire but is unlikely to see the field much as long as Edwards-Helaire is available.

    Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Only one carry in opener

    Williams rushed once for four yards in the opener versus the Browns.

    Analysis: Williams saw the field for just 14 offensive snaps, which is good for 22 percent on the day. He's still the clear No. 2 behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire, with Jerick McKinnon only logging four snaps to rank third at the position. Even so, Williams' fantasy value remains extremely limited as long as Edwards-Helaire remains available.

    Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not listed on Week 1 injury report

    Williams (head) wasn't listed on Kansas City's Week 1 injury report released Wednesday.

    Analysis: Williams missed Kansas City's preseason finale after being evaluated for a possible concussion during the team's Aug. 20 tilt versus the Cardinals. However, the 5-foot-11, 219-pound back has since gained clearance to play. Heading into Sunday's game against the Browns, Williams is poised to see complementary work behind top rushing option Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

    Published: Wed, Sep 8 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Making progress

    Coach Andy Reid noted that Williams (head) moved around well in practice this past week and is trending toward being available for Week 1 action, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: The same applies to top back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), a notion that should be solidified once the team's official practice/injury report arrives following Wednesday's practice. Assuming both backs are available, Williams and Jerick McKinnon would be in line to see complementary work this weekend behind Edwards-Helaire.

    Published: Mon, Sep 6 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't play finale

    Williams (head) did not play in Friday night's 28-25 preseason win over the Vikings.

    Analysis: Williams was examined for a concussion during last Friday's exhibition outing, so it's not surprising to see him sit out this week's preseason finale. The veteran's status will have to be monitored in advance of Week 1's matchup versus the Browns, but once cleared, Williams profiles as a rugged backup to versatile starter Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

    Published: Fri, Aug 27 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Examined for concussion

    Williams is under evaluation for a concussion during Friday's preseason game at Arizona.

    Analysis: Williams earned three touches on the Chiefs' first possession, turning two carries into two yards and one target into an eight-yard catch. Clyde Edwards-Helaire got the initial RB reps with the starters, and Jerick McKinnon and Darwin Thompson after CEH and Williams, so the latter's standing as the No. 2 back in Kansas City appears to be holding up. However, if Williams is diagnosed with a concussion, he could give McKinnon a chance to move up the depth chart.

    Published: Fri, Aug 20 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from knee injury

    Williams (knee) returned to practice earlier this week, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: The running back has rejoined his teammates after missing a day or two with a minor knee injury. Williams is trying to lock down KC's No. 2 spot at running back, fending off competition from Jerick McKinnon and Darwin Thompson. Given his value on passing downs and special teams, Williams is a safe bet to make the Week 1 roster even if the Chiefs are more inclined to use another running back for carries off the bench behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

    Published: Thu, Aug 12 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice with knee injury

    Williams will miss Monday's practice with a knee injury, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Williams' absence will free up reps for Jerick McKinnon and Darwin Thompson, both hoping to win roles behind lead back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Williams was the No. 2 back for most of last season, with the Chiefs primarily using him for third downs and in their hurry-up offense. He got double-digit touches just once all season -- in one of the three games CEH missed -- and there's no guarantee of regular carries even if the Chiefs' starting RB misses time this year. Williams does seem safe for a…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 9 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying in KC

    Williams signed a one-year contract Tuesday worth up to $2.13 million to remain with the Chiefs, Sam McDowell and Herbie Teope of the Belleville News-Democrat report.

    Analysis: The contract includes $930,000 in guaranteed money. Williams took on a larger role in the playoffs last season with injuries bothering Clyde Edwards-Helaire, but Edwards-Helaire and Damien Williams -- who's also expected to return after sitting out last season -- are both safe bets to open above Darrel on the depth chart.

    Published: Tue, Mar 16 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Season-high target count

    Williams compiled two rushes for five yards and a pair of receptions on seven targets for 10 yards in Super Bowl LV versus the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: It was a rough night all around for the Chiefs' passing attack, and Williams was no exception to the rule. On a positive note, he turned in a season-high target count in the biggest game of the year, though a lot of the designed screens were read well by the Tampa Bay defense and resulted in grounded balls. The 25-year-old back enters the offseason as a restricted free agent, so the Chiefs will have the final say on whether or not he's in a Kansas City uniform next season.

    Published: Mon, Feb 8 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains top backfield option

    Williams ran the ball 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown while securing his only target for nine yards during Sunday's 38-24 win against Buffalo in the AFC Championship Game.

    Analysis: Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle/hip) was healthy enough to suit up for his first game appearance since Week 15, and he remained active throughout Sunday's playoff tilt. Williams paced the backfield in carries and rushing yards for a second straight outing, however, helping provide Kansas City back-to-back Super Bowl berths by way of his second-quarter TD run. Williams and the Chiefs' running back committee will have to contend with Tampa Bay's top-ranked rush defense, which held opponents to 82.2…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 24 at 7:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Workhorse sans Edwards-Helaire

    Williams rushed 13 times for 78 yards and caught all four of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Browns in the AFC divisional round.

    Analysis: Williams worked as the lead back with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) inactive, as Le'Veon Bell had just two carries and two targets. The third-year pro out of LSU made a pair of pivotal second-half plays, taking a toss 12 yards on 4th-and-1 to set up a third-quarter field goal and later gaining five yards on a 3rd-and-4 swing pass to help the Chiefs run out the clock in the fourth. Even if Edwards-Helaire returns for next week's AFC Championship Game against the Bills, Williams has likely earned…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Production plateaus in 2020

    Williams finished the 2020 regular season with 39 carries for 169 yards and a touchdown while hauling in 18 of his 26 targets for another 116 yards.

    Analysis: Williams saw a major bump in his action from 2018 to 2019, but that upward trend flattened out in his third professional campaign. Williams did manage to haul in a career-best 18 passes and averaged a career-high 4.3 yards per carry this season, so there's a good chance he will be on an NFL roster somewhere come 2021. Williams is a restricted free agent heading into the offseason, so the Chiefs would have to match other teams' offers to retain his services.

    Published: Fri, Jan 8 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces team with 10 carries

    Williams collected 46 yards on 10 carries and secured four of six targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 17-14 win against the Falcons.

    Analysis: Williams' workload exceeded that of Le'Veon Bell (seven carries, one catch) with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle/hip) inactive for the Week 16 matchup. This was a surprising development after Bell garnered a team-high 15 rush attempts last Sunday in a win over New Orleans. Williams not only delivered a 4.6 yards-per-carry average on the ground, but he also tied Tyreek Hill and Mecole Hardman for second on the team in targets. With Edwards-Helaire expected to sit Kansas City's regular-season finale…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three totes versus Saints

    Williams carried the rock just three times for five yards during Sunday's game against New Orleans.

    Analysis: Williams could be in line for a slightly heightened role over the last pair of games with Clyde Edwards-Helaire expected to miss out due to a high-ankle sprain. Le'Veon Bell should be set to handle most of the work, but Williams now slots in as the primary backup, which should carry an increased role as well. It's worth noting that even when Edwards-Helaire missed Week 13 versus the Broncos, Williams managed just six carries for 38 yards and a catch for another five, so there may not be a ton…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 22 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held without touch in Week 14

    Williams didn't receive a touch on five offensive snaps (eight percent) in Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Williams resumed his role as the team's third back Sunday with Clyde Edwards-Helaire back from an illness that kept him from taking the field a week ago. Barring another absence from the rookie back, it's unlikely Williams' role will expand much beyond what we saw from him Sunday, though he typically receives a few touches.

    Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Effective in expanded role

    Williams rushed six times for a season-high 38 yards and reeled in one of his two targets for another five Sunday versus the Broncos.

    Analysis: Williams logged a season-high 31 offensive snaps (48 percent) thanks to Clyde Edwards-Helaire being withheld from the contest due to a bug despite being listed as active. Le'Veon Bell took the other 52 percent of the offensive snaps, producing a similar stat line to Williams. It's at least an encouraging sign for Williams that his role expanded greatly with Edwards-Helaire on the sidelines, but the rookie should be back in the mix next week, shaving off a lot of Wiliams' work.

    Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • No offensive touches versus Bucs

    Williams didn't get his hands on the ball during Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: After playing 20 snaps last week versus the Raiders, Williams took the field for just eight offensive reps Sunday. That left minimal time for him to make an impression on the scorebook and he was ultimately unable to do so. It's unlikely his role will expand a ton barring both Clyde-Edwards Helaire and Le'Veon Bell missing time.

    Published: Tue, Dec 1 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs three passes

    Williams hauled in all three of his targets for 22 yards Sunday versus the Raiders.

    Analysis: Williams actually worked his way into an even timeshare of 20 snaps with Le'Veon Bell in the backup role Sunday, surpassing his snap count in any of the last three weeks. Bell still out-touched him eight to three, but the fact that Williams is remaining involved in a significant way is at least encouraging. Unless Bell or Clyde Edwards-Helaire misses time, it's unlikely Williams will see his role expand much beyond its current state.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Sunday

    Williams (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Analysis: Williams was able to practice fully Friday and shed his injury label as a result. He'll be out there Sunday as the third-string option behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Le'Veon Bell.

    Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice Friday

    Williams (illness) was spotted at Friday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear whether Williams was practicing at full speed, but his return to practice signals that he isn't dealing with COVID-19. His final status for Sunday's game versus the Raiders will be revealed on Friday's official injury report.

    Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 12:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses Thursday's practice

    Williams (illness) didn't practice Thursday.

    Analysis: The same goes for Clyde Edwards-Helaire, which resulted in Le'Veon Bell and Darwin Thompson being the only Kansas City running backs to practice Thursday. Added updates regarding the Week 11 status of the duo that missed practice due to illness should arrive no later than Friday.

    Published: Thu, Nov 19 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Snares lone target

    Williams hauled in his only target in Sunday's game versus Carolina.

    Analysis: Despite seeing the field for double-digit snaps (18) for the first time since Week 6, Williams was unable to piece together much of a noteworthy stat line. That's not too surprising given that most of his work comes on passing downs and the Chiefs have a number of star targets in that department who will get looked to first. It's certainly a positive sign but Williams still remains third on the running back depth chart behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Le'Veon Bell for consistent running back…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Four touches versus Jets

    Williams rushed three times for 19 yards and reeled in his only target Sunday versus the Jets.

    Analysis: Williams saw a slight bump in his workload Sunday after playing just one offensive snap last week. However, that action primarily came on the final drive with the game a blowout, so it may not be worth reading into too much. Both Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Le'Veon Bell remain ahead of him in the pecking order for reps out of the backfield, which leaves just spare snaps for Williams.

    Published: Tue, Nov 3 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Only one snap Sunday

    Williams logged just one offensive snap in Sunday's win versus the Broncos.

    Analysis: Williams had been playing a supplementary role to Clyde Edwards-Helaire out of the backfield but that will change moving forward following the addition of Le'Veon Bell. Williams' one snap should become near commonplace for him as long as both backs ahead of him on the depth chart remain healthy, and even the newly elevated DeAndre Washington could challenge for some snaps.

    Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first TD of 2020

    Williams rushed six times for 26 yards and a touchdown and reeled in his lone target for another 15 yards Monday versus the Bills.

    Analysis: The Chiefs opened the floodgate in the ground game Monday night, with each of the team's top three backs averaging at least 4.3 yards per carry and top back Clyde Edwards-Helaire notching 6.2. Despite the effort, Williams will likely see his role diminish moving forward following the team's signing of Le'Veon Bell last week. Bell will be eligible to take the field this Sunday and should do so in some situations. Given that he's still new to the offense, Williams may still take the field on…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 20 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Involved more in Week 5

    Williams rushed once for four yards and hauled in just one of his season-high five targets for 15 receiving yards Sunday versus the Raiders.

    Analysis: It appears Williams has earned himself a role in pass-only situations despite rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire's efficiency as a pass catcher. Williams logged a season-high 29 offensive snaps in Sunday's contest, though he wound up with little to show for it. He remains well behind Edwards-Helaire in the pecking order in normal circumstances, but it appears he could be bound for a larger workload in the rare occasions when the Chiefs are trailing and in pass-only situations.

    Published: Tue, Oct 13 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal work in Week 4

    Williams ran once for two yards and failed to reel in his lone target in Monday's contest versus the Patriots.

    Analysis: Williams logged 15 offensive snaps on the night (27 percent offensive snap share) behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire but saw one total touch on the night. He's still set for a distant second fiddle role behind his rookie counterpart and is unlikely to see much of an increase beyond Monday's snap count as long as Edwards-Helaire is available.

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs 16 snaps

    Williams rushed twice for six yards and hauled in both of his targets for one yard Monday against the Ravens.

    Analysis: Williams resumed his backup duties behind rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire this week after departing early the game prior due to an ankle issue. As long as he's healthy, Williams should see a small amount of playing time each week. He is also the clear favorite to take on the lead job should Edwards-Helaire miss any time.

    Published: Tue, Sep 29 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets in full practice

    Williams (ankle) practiced fully Friday.

    Analysis: Williams injured his ankle this past Sunday against the Chargers, capping him at one carry and 10 offensive snaps. The development allowed Darwin Thompson to get involved in the Chiefs offense en route to four rushes for 21 yards on 15 plays on offense. With an uncapped session under his belt, Williams is set to reprise his role as the primary backup to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, but Thompson's performance may allow for a more even split of backfield reps that don't go to the rookie.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited activity Thursday

    Williams (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: With the Chiefs playing in Baltimore on Monday this week, Williams had the benefit of an extra day off before Kansas City held its first practice following Sunday's overtime win against the Chargers. The added rest apparently wasn't enough for Williams to completely shake the injury he sustained Week 2, but the fact that he was on the field in any fashion Thursday is an encouraging sign. Assuming he's cleared to play against the Ravens, Williams should serve as the top understudy to starting…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up ankle injury

    Williams injured his ankle during Sunday's road game versus the Chargers.

    Analysis: Prior to his departure, Williams' sole touch was a 12-yard rush as Clyde Edwards-Helaire continued to serve as the most utilized running back for the Chiefs. As long as Williams is sidelined, Darwin Thompson will take on any of the team's RB reps not given to Edwards-Helaire.

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nine touches in opener

    Williams logged seven carries for 23 yards and hauled in two passes for seven yards on two targets in the opener versus the Texans on Thursday.

    Analysis: While Williams was a clear No. 2 behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire, no other running back even aw the field in the opener. This likely points to Williams taking over the lead role should Edwards-Helaire miss time, but he may not see enough action on a weekly basis to justify usage under normal circumstances.

    Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Working ahead of Washington

    Williams is emerging as the primary backup to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Early reports out of Chiefs training camp suggested DeAndre Washington might handle the role, but it's apparently been Williams subbing in for more work with the first-team offense. In addition to the benefit of experience in Andy Reid's offense, Williams reportedly has been the best blocker in practice, and he also has a history of handling some work in short-yardage situations and on passing downs. Of course, a role as the No. 2 back doesn't necessarily mean Williams would take on large…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 28 at 6:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Competing for rotation spot

    Williams appears to be competing with Darwin Thompson in training camp for a secondary role in the Kansas City backfield, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After Damien Williams opted out of the 2020 season, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and DeAndre Washington are the favorites to handle most of the backfield snaps early in the year. However, Darrel Williams holds the advantage of experience in Andy Reid's offense, with his usage last season hinting at a level of trust to handle passing downs. It's possible there's a Week 1 role available for him, especially if the two newcomers are slow to acclimate during training camp.

    Published: Wed, Aug 12 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Facing competition for roster spot

    Williams enters camp with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Damien Williams, Darwin Thompson, DeAndre Washington and Elijah McGuire all challenging for 53-man roster spots at running back, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: With Edward-Helaire and Damien Williams locked in and Darwin Thompson likely safe (he's in the second year of his rookie deal), a fourth (and likely final) running back spot may come down to Darrel Williams versus Washington and McGuire. Darrel Williams may have a slight advantage given his tenure and familiarity with the playbook, but the other two have more significant contributions under their belts over the last few seasons. This competition will likely sort itself out in training camp.

    Published: Tue, Jun 23 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains in fold for 2020

    Williams (hamstring) carried 41 times for 141 yards (3.4 YPC) and caught 15 of 19 targets for 167 yards across 12 games before the Chiefs placed him on injured reserve in December.

    Analysis: Prior to being shut down with the hamstring issue, Williams had shown improvement in his second professional season, taking on a greater role on passing downs while also seeing action on special teams. Williams should be fully recovered from the hamstring issue by the time training camp arrives, putting him on track to enter the final season of his rookie deal in optimal health. He'll likely return to a similar depth role in the backfield in 2020, as both Damien Williams and Darwin Thompson…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 19 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR

    Williams (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Chiefs on Thursday.

    Analysis: Williams had already been considered doubtful to play in Week 14, which was confirmed by his absence from the practice field Wednesday. Now that he's on IR, and with Damien Williams dealing with a rib injury, the Chiefs' top healthy backs are currently LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and Spencer Ware.

    Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 6:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Wednesday

    Williams (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: Williams is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's tilt against the Patriots. He would likely need to resume practicing in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a legitimate chance of playing Week 14, and his expected absence likely factored into the Chiefs' decision to sign Spencer Ware for extra backfield depth Tuesday. With Damien Williams (ribs) also not practicing to begin the week, the Chiefs could enter the matchup with New England with only LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play Week 14

    Williams (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Sunday's game against the Patriots, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports. "Darrel's injury, he had a hamstring and that didn't look very good," coach Andy Reid said Monday. "So, there's probably a pretty good chance he doesn't play."

    Analysis: Williams suffered a non-contact injury during the third quarter of Sunday's 40-9 win over Oakland, finishing with six carries for 13 yards and one catch for a three-yard touchdown. LeSean McCoy also scored shortly after Williams left the game, and Darwin Thompson then took over in garbage time with an 11-44-1 rushing line that all came on one drive in the fourth quarter. With Damien Williams (ribs) also hurting, the Chiefs signed Spencer Ware on Tuesday to add some depth behind McCoy and…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 6:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Sunday's game

    Williams suffered a hamstring injury Sunday against the Raiders.

    Analysis: This had the look of an injury that will probably end the running back's day. With Damien Williams (ribs) already out this week, the Chiefs' Week 13 backfield is now down to LeSean McCoy and Darwin Thompson. Darrel Williams finishes the game with 13 rushing yards on six carries and a three-yard touchdown on his lone catch.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 3:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Primed for larger role

    Williams and LeSean McCoy are expected to handle larger roles out of the Kansas City backfield Sunday against the Raiders with Damien Williams (rib) ruled out for the contest, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Damien played only 12 snaps in the Chiefs' previous game Nov. 18 against the Chargers before departing with the rib injury. A Week 12 bye wasn't enough for Damien to overcome the injury, so the Chiefs will likely turn to a tandem of Darrel and McCoy to shoulder the snaps and touches out of the backfield, just as they did following Damien's early departure in Week 11. In that contest, Darrel played 43 percent of the offensive snaps and logged 13 touches (11 carries, two catches) for 43 yards and…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets in end zone

    Williams rushed 11 times for 35 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 24-17 win over the Chargers. He also caught two of three targets for eight yards.

    Analysis: Williams was forced into a larger role after Damien Williams was ruled out with a rib injury suffered during the first half, while LeSean McCoy left in the second half with a head injury. Patrick Mahomes actually led the team with 59 rushing yards, though nobody carried the ball more than Williams, who also punched in a six-yard touchdown. With the Chiefs now entering their bye week, McCoy and Damien Williams will have extra time to get healthy, but Darrel could be the beneficiary if they…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three touches in Week 10

    Wiliams rushed twice for six yards and reeled in his only target Sunday against the Titans.

    Analysis: Williams served as the team's No. 2 back Sunday with LeSean McCoy serving as a healthy scratch for maintenance purposes. Consequently, the second-year back saw a six-snap increase from the 11 he logged in Week 9. If McCoy is cleared to return next week, Williams should settle back into the third-string role.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals just one carry

    Williams ran just once for one yard Sunday against the Vikings.

    Analysis: Williams was also targeted once in the contest, but he failed to haul it in and finished the day with a grand total of one yard. While he did see a two-snap uptick in playing time to reach double digits again, the second-year back remains stuck behind both Damien Williams and LeSean McCoy on the depth chart.

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 10:19pm by Rotowire.com
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