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Jamaal Williams

RB NO

College: BYU | 7 years
Height: 6'0" | Weight: 224 lbs
Birth Date: 1995-04-03
2024 Bye Week: 11

Total Pts: 48
Avg Pts: 2.82
Rank: 60 RB

Free Agent

2024 RTSports Outlook

Williams had a career season, leading the league in rushing touchdowns. He was 12th overall in fantasy running back scoring. He also had his first 1,000-yard rushing season as a pro. He did average just 4.1 yards per carry, though, and had just six games with more than 70-rushing yards. His touchdown totals really padded his fantasy numbers. Williams had never topped 615-rushing yards in a season before last year. He signed with the Saints this offseason to likely get their early-down work at running back. Williams is a big back that does well between the tackles. He is not a finesse back and will make few tacklers miss. Williams is more of a straight ahead runner that plows through defenders. He isn't flashy but can carry the load because of his size and strength. He also catches the ball well and can be an asset in the passing game.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Williams is a long shot to repeat last year. His touchdown numbers really carried his fantasy production. He should take a step backwards but still has fantasy value. Williams should be considered a No. 3 back for fantasy teams. Expect around 1,100 total yards, 20 receptions and around seven or eight touchdowns.

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Fantasy WeekPts
Scoring
Week 15.00Jamaal Williams 7 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 45 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 45 rushing yds (2.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 22.00Jamaal Williams 29 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 29 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Week 30.00
Week 40.00
Week 50.00
Week 60.00
Week 71.00Jamaal Williams 14 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Week 83.50Jamaal Williams 8 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 30 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 30 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 93.00Jamaal Williams 6 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 6 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 102.50Jamaal Williams 3 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 7 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 11
Week 123.00Jamaal Williams 4 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 6 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 132.50Jamaal Williams 6 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 10 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 143.00Jamaal Williams 43 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 43 rushing yds (2.00 pts)
Playoff Week 13.50Jamaal Williams 2 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 24 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 24 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Playoff Week 22.50Jamaal Williams 5 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 8 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Playoff Week 36.00Jamaal Williams 13 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 58 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 58 rushing yds (2.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 4 receptions (2.00 pts)
Playoff Week 410.50Jamaal Williams 8 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts)
. . . Jamaal Williams 1 yd TD rush
Jamaal Williams 26 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 26 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Jamaal Williams 3 receptions (1.50 pts)
No Playoff Match Up
Player Notes
Jan 7 6:53pm ET

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams rushed for 26 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. He also caught three passes for eight yards during the game.

From TheHuddle

Jan 7 5:30pm ET

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams saw a team-high 14 carries with Alvin Kamara (ankle) on the shelf, but was largely ineffective as he gained just 26 yards on the ground. The veteran also caught three passes for eight yards. Rather than kneeling and running the clock out after an interception that was returned to the one-yard line with a minute left on the clock, the Saints opted to run Williams into the endzone for his first touchdown of the season. Head coach Dennis Allen apologized to Arthur Smith following the touchdown, which Smith was visibly upset with. Williams and the Saints will now await the result of both the Green Bay and Seattle games to see if their season is extended into Wild Card weekend.

From RotoBaller

Jan 7 4:30pm ET

New Orleans Saints' RB Jamaal Williams averaged a brutal 1.9 yards per carry on 14 attempts in Sunday's game against the Falcons. He did score one touchdown in the win.

Jan 5 4:10pm ET

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams is likely to be the lead runner on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons with Alvin Kamara (ankle) listed as a game-time decision. While Kamara is going to take his status up to kickoff, he has not practiced all week long. Be sure to be ready to insert Williams into lineups with Kamara's status being taken up to Sunday morning. While the Falcons are one of the more stout defenses against opposing running backs (eighth-least points per game), Williams should see significant enough volume to be in play as an RB3 option. He would likely split running duties with Taysom Hill in the event that Kamara can't go.

From RotoBaller

Jan 1 11:10am ET

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams had his most productive day of the 2023 season, filling in for an injured Alvin Kamara (ankle) in the second half of the Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Williams carried the ball 19 times for 58 yards and caught four passes for 13 yards. The veteran has been seldom used while primarily operating behind Kamara this season and only has 280 rushing yards after a breakout 1,066-yard season with Detroit last year. If Kamara can't go in Week 18, Williams should see another heavy-usage day and can be started in lineups against Atlanta.

From RotoBaller

Jan 1 3:33am ET

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams ran for 58 yards on 19 carries and caught all four of his targets for 13 yards in Week 17 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

From TheHuddle

Dec 30 12:50pm ET

New Orleans Saints' veteran running back Jamaal Williams could be in line for an increased role in the event that Alvin Kamara (illness) cannot go. Kamara did not practice on Friday, popping up on the injury report with an illness, but has a few days to rest prior to Sunday's must-win game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kamara managers will want to ensure that they have Williams on the bench in the event that the workhorse running back cannot go, but Williams should only be placed in lineups if Kamara is inactive or is reported to have a limited role. Tampa Bay is a pass-funnel defense, making this a tough matchup for whichever running back leads the way on the ground for the Saints on Sunday. If Kamara is ruled out, Williams would likely lead the way on the ground with Taysom Hill and Kendre Miller (ankle) mixing in more than usual.

From RotoBaller

Dec 21 11:23pm ET

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams rushed two times for eight yards and added a five-yard reception in a 30-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.

From TheHuddle

Dec 17 12:40pm ET

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (groin) is officially active on Sunday for the Week 15 tilt against the visiting New York Giants despite being listed as questionable on the team's final injury report. Williams will continue to serve in his role as an infrequently used backup to bell-cow back Alvin Kamara on Sunday. The 28-year-old will probably also lose touches to Swiss Army Knife weapon Taysom Hill (foot, hand), who is returning to the fold after sitting out last week's win over the Carolina Panthers. Williams racked up a league-high 17 rushing touchdowns with the Detroit Lions in 2022 but has no trips to paydirt in the Big Easy for the Saints in 2023. He will remain off the fantasy radar despite being active in Week 15.

From RotoBaller

Dec 17 12:23pm ET

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams (groin) is active for Week 15's game against the New York Giants.

Fantasy Spin: Williams had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging three limited practice sessions during the week. Despite being given the green light to play, fantasy owners should be able to locate better options for their lineups.

From TheHuddle

Dec 17 11:13am ET

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams (groin) is expected to play in Week 15's game against the New York Giants, according to a source.

Fantasy Spin: Williams had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited practice participant throughout the week. Fantasy owners should have better options available and can avoid using Williams even if he is declared active.

From TheHuddle

Dec 17 3:30am ET

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (groin) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the New York Giants. The veteran was limited in practice throughout the week and carries a questionable tag heading into Week 15. However, barring a setback, he should be out there. With rookie Kendre Miller (ankle) still out, Williams should serve as the No. 2 option behind Alvin Kamara. Unfortunately, Williams hasn't done much to benefit fantasy managers all year, meaning he should be left out of lineups in all formats.

From RotoBaller

Dec 15 6:43pm ET

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 15, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players can check on Williams' status closer to game time, but he will see a limited workload if he is active. Fantasy players likely have better options available and can avoid Williams.

From TheHuddle

Dec 15 3:33pm ET

New Orleans Saints DE Isaiah Foskey (quad) and RB Kendre Miller (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 15 versus the New York Giants. DE Payton Turner (groin) was limited in practice on Friday, Dec. 15, and has also been ruled out. WR Chris Olave (ankle) did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. OT Ryan Ramczyk (rest, knee) and RB Jamaal Williams (groin) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. DE Cameron Jordan (ankle) was limited in practice all week but no longer appears on the injury report. OG Andrus Peat (illness), TE Taysom Hill (foot, hand) and WR Rashid Shaheed (thigh) practiced in full on Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.

From TheHuddle

Dec 15 3:30pm ET

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (groin) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable to play in Week 15 against the New York Giants. Williams is probably on the right side of questionable after being able to practice all week, but the Saints signed James Robinson earlier this week as extra RB depth just in case. Rookie Kendre Miller (ankle) will miss yet another game. Lead back Alvin Kamara is an absolute must-start in fantasy (as he has been all year) and could see even more touches if top wideout Chris Olave (ankle) is ruled out with an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 14's win over the Carolina Panthers. Even if Williams is active for this one, he won't have any standalone fantasy value behind Kamara.

From RotoBaller

Dec 14 5:03pm ET

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 14.

Fantasy Spin: Williams appears to have a decent chance to play this week and likely will see a limited workload like he has received the last few weeks. Fantasy players can avoid Williams even if he is active for the game.

From TheHuddle

Dec 14 4:30pm ET

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (groin) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Williams might ultimately receive a questionable tag for Week 15 against the New York Giants if he's limited again on Friday, but all signs point to him being available this weekend as he continues in his backup role behind bell-cow back Alvin Kamara. The 28-year-old hasn't had any standalone fantasy value in 2023 since starting the first two games of the year with Kamara suspended. Williams did see 11 carries -- his second-most this season -- in the Week 14 blowout win over the Carolina Panthers, but he has yet to find the end zone in his first year in New Orleans and is averaging a career-low 3.0 yards per carry on 63 rushing attempts in nine games.

From RotoBaller

Dec 13 4:30pm ET

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (groin) is on the Week 15 injury report after he put in a limited practice on Wednesday. Rookie Kendre Miller (ankle) continues to sit out of practice, which is why the Saints added James Robinson for RB depth as the team prepares for a Week 15 tilt against the New York Giants. Williams should be able to suit up this weekend, but if he cannot, New Orleans' backfield will be dangerously thin should anything happen to bell-cow back Alvin Kamara. Aside from a two-game stint as the starter to open the year in Weeks 1 and 2 with Kamara suspended, Williams hasn't been anything besides a handcuff option in fantasy, although he did have 11 carries for 43 yards in the blowout win over the Carolina Panthers last week.

From RotoBaller

Dec 13 4:03pm ET

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams (groin) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Fantasy Spin: Williams has received at least 10 carries in only two games and will to see a limited workload while Alvin Kamara is healthy. He can be avoided in all leagues.

From TheHuddle

Dec 10 4:53pm ET

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams rushed for 43 yards on 11 carries against the Carolina Panthers in Week 14.

From TheHuddle

Player Transactions
  • 19-Oct-2023: Jamaal Williams - ACT - The New Orleans Saints activated RB Jamaal Williams from injured reserve.
  • 17-Oct-2023: Jamaal Williams - IRDR - The New Orleans Saints designated RB Jamaal Williams to return.
  • 23-Sep-2023: Jamaal Williams - IR - The New Orleans Saints placed RB Jamaal Williams on injured reserve.
  • 15-Mar-2023: Jamaal Williams - SGN - The New Orleans Saints signed RB Jamaal Williams.
  • 14-Mar-2023: Jamaal Williams - FA - RB Jamaal Williams declared free agency.
  • 20-Dec-2021: DET Jamaal Williams - Reinstated
  • 10-Dec-2021: DET Jamaal Williams - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 17-Mar-2021: GNB Jamaal Williams - Declared Free Agent
  • 17-Mar-2021: DET Jamaal Williams - Signed, Unrestricted FA - Two-year contract (through 2022)
  • 09-Nov-2020: GNB Jamaal Williams - Reinstated
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2023 Season48.001063061018620200
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Week 2@CAR2.009290000000
Week 3@GB0.00000000000
Week 4TB0.00000000000
Week 5@NE0.00000000000
Week 6@HOU0.00000000000
Week 7JAX1.005140000000
Week 8@IND3.506300018010
Week 9CHI3.00360026030
Week 10@MIN2.50470013010
Week 11bye
Week 12@ATL3.00260024020
Week 13DET2.505100016010
Week 14CAR3.0011430000010
Week 15NYG3.508240012010
Week 16@LAR2.50280015010
Week 17@TB6.00195800413040
Week 18ATL10.5014261038030