

WR DET
College: Alabama | 3 years
Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs
Birth Date: 2001-03-26
Depth Chart: RWR.1
2025 Bye Week: 8
Rostered: 88.7%
Started: 17.2%
Total Pts: 58.3
Avg Pts: 8.33
Rank: 47 WR
Free Agent
Williams was able to play nearly a full year and get to start, posting some solid numbers in that role. He had his first 1,000-yard season. He was the top big-play threat for the Lions, averaging an impressive 17.3 yards per reception. He was 21st overall in fantasy receiver scoring. Williams had 10 of 15 games with double-digit fantasy points, including four games with 20-plus points. Williams got his weekly chances to make a big play and made plenty. Williams seems to be just scratching the surface of what he can do. Expect to play a similar role in the Lions explosive offense once again. Williams has game-changing speed and big-play ability. Williams might be one of the top home-run threats in the game. He needs some work on his route running but should continue to get better in that area with more seasoning.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Williams could improve some on last year with just a few more targets. He can be a solid No. 2 fantasy receiver. Look for around 70 receptions for 1,200 yards and nine touchdowns.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is coming off the best year of his career. After a turbulent first few seasons in the National Football League, the 2022 No. 12 overall pick finally lived up to the hype in 2024. He had only 58 catches. Yet, Williams made up for it by amassing over 1,000 receiving yards and finding the end zone seven times. With a new offensive coordinator and a challenging schedule on the horizon, many wonder if Williams can duplicate his success from last season. Granted, it's not easy for anyone to share a field with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta, at least regarding involvement. Still, he should continue to have a prominent role on the offensive side of the ball. Williams' lack of volume is somewhat of a concern for PPR managers. On the other hand, he averaged 17.3 yards per catch last season, giving him plenty of upside for those participating in standard formats. Williams occupies the No. 23 spot in standard leagues and the No. 27 spot in PPR formats in RotoBaller's latest rankings. The 24-year-old has a higher ceiling than most, so it's certain that he could surpass his ADP expectations, potentially even earning a trip to the Pro Bowl. However, he'll need to stay healthy while being mindful of his behavior off the field.
| Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 6.60 | Jameson Williams 3 rushing yds (0.30 pts) Jameson Williams 23 receiving yds (2.30 pts) Jameson Williams 4 receptions (4.00 pts) |
| Week 2 | 18.80 | Jameson Williams 108 receiving yds (10.80 pts) Jameson Williams 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Jameson Williams 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Jameson Williams 44 yd TD pass from Jared Goff |
| Week 3 | 6.30 | Jameson Williams 43 receiving yds (4.30 pts) Jameson Williams 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
| Week 4 | 6.00 | Jameson Williams 40 receiving yds (4.00 pts) Jameson Williams 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
| Week 5 | 2.00 | Jameson Williams 1 rushing yd (0.10 pts) Jameson Williams 9 receiving yds (0.90 pts) Jameson Williams 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
| Week 6 | 18.60 | Jameson Williams 66 receiving yds (6.60 pts) Jameson Williams 6 receptions (6.00 pts) Jameson Williams 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Jameson Williams 22 yd TD pass from Jared Goff |
| Week 7 | 0.00 | |
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| Week 9 | 9.80 | 3-51yds / 0.3TDs projected |
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams saw just two targets and was held without a catch in his team's 24-9 Week 7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old has been one of the most frustrating players in fantasy so far this season, recording just 17 catches for 289 yards and two touchdowns across seven games. Williams has now been held to two or fewer receptions and 43 or fewer receiving yards in five out of seven contests. Williams ranks third on the Lions in targets (30), but his target volume has been more than doubled by Detroit's WR1, Amon-Ra St. Brown (61). As long as Williams continues to average around four targets per game, he's going to have major bust weeks in fantasy. His big-play ability gives him the capability to pop on any given week, but Williams profiles as a boom/bust flex option at best heading into Detroit's Week 8 bye.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams had his best game of the season in Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs, hauling in six catches for 66 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. Williams could be well-positioned to build on his breakout Week 6 game in Week 7 when the Lions take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay currently ranks 23rd in the NFL in passing yards allowed (1,520) and has allowed the fourth-most receptions of 40-plus yards (four). In the most recent meeting between these two teams in Week 2 of the 2024 season, Williams was targeted a career-high 11 times and recorded five catches for 79 yards. He profiles as a high-upside WR3/flex option for fantasy managers in Week 7.
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From FantasyLife
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams caught six of his seven targets for 66 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 6 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He led the team in receiving yards and put an end to what had been a frustrating few weeks for the deep threat. Over the last three weeks, Williams had failed to surpass 6.5 fantasy points (PPR) in a single game. He scored nearly triple that number on Sunday night, giving him momentum ahead of a Week 7 clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's a high-ceiling, low-floor WR3/flex every week.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has struggled to maintain a consistent role in his team's offense so far this season. Through five games, the 24-year-old has recorded just 11 catches for 223 yards and one touchdown on 21 targets. Williams is averaging over 20 yards per reception and remains an explosive downfield threat, but his middling target volume makes him very difficult for fantasy managers to trust. Williams' Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs does not appear to be a great spot for him to break out. The Chiefs have allowed the ninth-fewest passing yards (999) and the fourth-fewest number of passing touchdowns (five) in the NFL so far this season. Additionally, the Lions could be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder), which may make it difficult for quarterback Jared Goff to have the time to hit Williams for a big play down the field. Williams profiles as a low-end, boom/bust WR3/flex option in Week 6 against Kansas City.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams continues to play a marginal role in his team's offense. In Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Williams recorded just one catch on one target for nine yards. The 24-year-old simply has not been much of a factor in Detroit this season, as he's logged 11 catches for 223 yards and one touchdown through five games on 21 targets. Williams remains a big-play threat, leading the NFL by averaging 20.3 yards per reception. His playing time is also stable, as he's played at least 82% of the Lions' offensive snaps in all five games. Still, his low target volume and downfield usage make Williams a boom/bust flex option at best. Heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, fantasy managers should likely be searching for ways to keep Williams out of their starting lineup.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is off to a frustrating start to the 2025 season, recording 10 catches for 214 yards and a touchdown on 20 targets through his first four games. Williams earned a season-best eight targets in Week 4, but he dropped two passes and finished with just two catches for 40 yards. Williams remains a big-play threat, as evidenced by his league-leading average of 21.4 yards per reception. That could set him up well for success in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, who have allowed the fourth-most receptions of 20-plus yards (14) through the first four weeks of 2025. Williams is tough to trust fully, given his inconsistent production so far this season, but this may be the week for fantasy managers to take a shot at the upside and put him in their lineup. Williams profiles as a high-end WR3/flex option in Week 5 against Cincinnati.
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From FantasyLife
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From FantasyLife
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From FantasyLife
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams caught only two of his seven targets in Sunday's win over the Browns, and he has not topped two receptions in a game since the season opener. In speaking with reporters on Monday, head coach Dan Campbell addressed the connection between Williams and quarterback Jared Goff, saying, "We're just a little bit off." Campbell was quick to downplay any issues of chemistry, saying the team will get back to the drawing board, and "Those guys are gonna be fine." Although Williams has caught only 10 balls on the season, his 21.4-yard average reception is among the highest in the league, so he has not been completely irrelevant for fantasy managers. The Lions face the Bengals in Week 5, and Cincinnati has been one of the most favorable matchups for wide receivers through four weeks. With bye weeks starting around the NFL this week, Williams should make for a fine flex option.
From RotoBaller
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From FantasyLife
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has struggled to be a consistent target-earner early in the 2025 season. Through his first three games, Williams ranks fourth on the Lions in targets (12) and has recorded eight catches for 171 yards and a touchdown. The 24-year-old is leading the league in yards per reception (21.8) and remains an explosive big-play threat, but his lack of target volume makes him difficult for fantasy managers to trust. Williams and the Lions face a difficult matchup in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns, who have allowed the fifth-fewest passing yards (521) in the NFL so far this year. As such, it may be difficult for Lions quarterback Jared Goff to find Williams on the deep-ball targets that Williams is reliant on for fantasy production. In Week 4, Williams profiles as a boom/bust WR3/flex option for fantasy managers.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams finished Monday Night's win over the Ravens with only two catches on three targets for 43 yards. He finished second on the team in receiving yards, behind only Amon-Ra St. Brown, and St. Brown was also the only wide receiver who got more targets than Williams. His decreased production was mostly a result of the game script, since the Lions were able to run all over the Ravens, with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combining for 218 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Williams is still a big-play threat and will look to bounce back with a better game next week at home when the Lions take on the Browns.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams recorded 102 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, but he logged only two catches and has been targeted just nine times through his first two games of 2025. Williams' big-play potential is obvious. Still, his reliance on explosive plays over reception volume makes him difficult for fantasy managers to trust. On the plus side, Williams will face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3, who have allowed the second-most receptions of 20+ yards (10) in the NFL this season. Baltimore ranked 30th in the same category in 2024, so Williams could have multiple chances to make a big play in Week 3. The 24-year-old profiles as a high-end WR3/flex option on Monday night against Baltimore.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams recorded 108 receiving yards in his team's 52-21 Week 2 victory over the Chicago Bears, including a 44-yard touchdown catch. However, Williams hauled in just two passes on four targets, raising questions about whether his role will be expanded beyond being a downfield threat in 2025. The 24-year-old Williams is unquestionably explosive with the ball in his hands, averaging over 17 yards per reception for his career. Still, he's recorded just six catches on nine targets through the first two games of the season after averaging under four catches per game in 2024. Williams profiles as a boom/bust fantasy WR3/flex option until proven otherwise.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions' WR Jameson Williams had 2 receptions for 108 yards with one touchdown in Sunday's win against the Bears.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was quiet in Week 1, hauling in four of five targets for just 23 receiving yards in his team's 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Williams will now face the Chicago Bears in Week 2, whom he recorded 10 catches for 171 yards and a touchdown against across two games last season. However, there's reason to think this Sunday could be a struggle for Williams. For one, Chicago is likely to get star corner Jaylon Johnson (calf/groin) back in the lineup after Johnson missed Week 1. Secondly, Detroit could be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker, which could speed up quarterback Jared Goff's time-to-throw and make it difficult for Williams to earn downfield targets. Williams still has big-play potential, but he profiles as a boom/bust low-end WR3/flex option in Week 2.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | The Lions have signed wide receiver Jameson Williams to an extension. Dynasty Analysis: Williams gets a three-year, $83 million deal with $67 million guaranteed. This ends any drama that was building around a potential exit from Motor City at the end of they year. The Lions are now fully committed to a core of players that includes Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs and Williams. Set to make a big leap this season, the buying window on Williams may be closing.
The Detroit Lions and wide receiver Jameson Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year, $83 million extension, according to multiple sources. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported the news. Per Schultz, the deal includes $67 million in guaranteed money. It's an excellent move by Detroit, who picked up the wideout's fifth-year option back in April. The deal will tie the University of Alabama product to the organization through 2029. Williams is fresh off his best professional season, and the team has indicated he'll be more involved during the 2025 campaign. There was no doubt heading into this year that he'd operate as Detroit's clear-cut No. 2 option, though the extension should quell any lingering fears surrounding him in dynasty.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | 100 Yds | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Season | 58.30 | 17 | 289 | 2 | |||||||
| Week 1 | @GB | 6.60 | 4 | 23 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 2 | CHI | 18.80 | 2 | 108 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 3 | @BAL | 6.30 | 2 | 43 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 4 | CLE | 6.00 | 2 | 40 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 5 | @CIN | 2.00 | 1 | 9 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 6 | @KC | 18.60 | 6 | 66 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 7 | TB | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 8 | bye | ||||||||||
| Week 9 | MIN | ||||||||||
| Week 10 | @WAS | ||||||||||
| Week 11 | @PHI | ||||||||||
| Week 12 | NYG | ||||||||||
| Week 13 | GB | ||||||||||
| Week 14 | DAL | ||||||||||
| Week 15 | @LAR | ||||||||||
| Week 16 | PIT | ||||||||||
| Week 17 | @MIN | ||||||||||
| Week 18 | @CHI |