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| Bye Week6 | Rank47 | % Owned41.4 | % Change-6.1 | WK 13 Pts1.90 | WK 14 Proj. Pts10.38 |
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| Wk | Opp | Results | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | TD | Rec | Yds | TD | TD | FumTD | 2PT | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | DEN | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 105 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 22.50 | |
| 2 | KC | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 46 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 15.60 | |
| 3 | @MIN | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 29 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 11.90 | |
| 4 | @IND | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 36 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 12.60 | |
| 5 | CHI | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 6 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 7 | @GB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 8 | @HOU | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 91 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 18.10 | |
| 9 | DET | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 48 | - | - | - | - | - | 7.80 | |
| 10 | LAC | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | 5.50 | |
| 11 | CIN | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | 12.20 | |
| 12 | @NYJ | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | 3.80 | |
| 13 | @KC | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | 1.90 | |
| 14 | TEN | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 15 | JAX | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 16 | @LAC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 17 | @DEN | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | DEN, | - | - | 105 | 1 | - | 22.50 |
| 2 | KC, | - | - | 46 | 1 | - | 15.60 |
| 3 | @MIN, | - | - | 29 | 1 | - | 11.90 |
| 4 | @IND, | - | - | 36 | 1 | - | 12.60 |
| 5 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @HOU, | - | - | 91 | 1 | - | 18.10 |
| 9 | DET, | - | - | 48 | - | - | 7.80 |
| 10 | LAC, | - | - | 25 | - | - | 5.50 |
| 11 | CIN, | - | - | 82 | - | - | 12.20 |
| 12 | @NYJ, | - | - | 18 | - | - | 3.80 |
| 13 | @KC, | - | - | 9 | - | - | 1.90 |
| 14 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Nearly invisible in big loss
Williams caught one of four targets for nine yards in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: His lone catch didn't come until the fourth quarter, when the game was long out of reach. Williams hasn't found the end zone since Week 8 and hasn't topped 25 receiving yards in three of the last four games, disappearing just when the Raiders seemed to be pushing themselves into playoff contention. The fifth-year receiver will try to reverse his fortunes in Week 14 against the Titans.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 6:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Grounded by Jets
Williams caught two of six passes for 18 yards in Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Drops doomed the Raiders before this one got away from them, and Williams was among the culprits. Expectations were high for him coming into this meeting with an underwhelming Jets secondary, but Williams failed to live up to them with season lows in both catches and receiving yards. Oakland's No. 1 receiver will have to be better for the team to stand any chance against Kansas City in Week 13.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Averages 20.5 yards per catch
Williams caught all four of his targets for 82 yards during Sunday's 17-10 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Williams led the team in receiving yards while averaging an impressive 20.5 yards per reception. He finished third on the team in targets, but his efficiency buoyed him to his third-best receiving output of the campaign. Williams hasn't reached the end zone in the last three games after scoring in his first five appearances of the season, but his involvement should afford him some upside heading into next Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 7:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Nondescript line in win
Williams secured three of five targets for 25 yards in the Raiders' 26-24 win over the Chargers on Thursday.
Analysis: Williams' long reception went for a modest 12 yards, even as he tied with several players for the team lead in targets. The 27-year-old speedster opened the season with touchdown receptions in each of the first five games he suited up for, but he's now been kept out of the end zone in consecutive contests. Williams does have at least three grabs in each game this season, but he'll look to bounce back from Thursday's season-low yardage tally against the Bengals in a Week 11 matchup a week from…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 9:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Scoring streak comes to end
Williams hauled in three of four targets for 48 yards Sunday in the Raiders' 31-24 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Even though Derek Carr threw for his second-best yardage total of the season (289), Williams turned in a rather pedestrian outing as the quarterback spread the targets around to nine different pass catchers. Carr's two touchdown passes on the day went to Hunter Renfrow and Foster Moreau, marking the first time that Williams failed to reach the end zone in his six games this season. Better days should be ahead for the former Charger, though he may have a tough time bouncing back on Thursday…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Turns in full practice
Williams (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams was limited in Wednesday's session, but that was likely just for maintenance purposes after he returned from a three-game absence last weekend versus the Texans and played 89 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps. He immediately re-established himself as the team's top wideout in that contest, nabbing three of six targets for 91 yards and a score. Look for Williams to see steady involvement in the passing game again Sunday versus the Lions.
Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Williams (foot) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: In his return to action in Week 8 against the Texans, Williams -- who had been dealing with a case of plantar fasciitis -- logged 49 of a possible 55 offensive snaps while catching three of his six targets for a team-high 91 yards and a touchdown. With no reported setbacks in the contest, look for Williams to suit up Sunday against the Lions.
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 3:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Active in Week 8
Williams (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 8 tilt against the Texans.
Analysis: Williams will make his return from a bout of plantar fasciitis that cost him the last two contests. The speedy receiver makes for an intriguing option against a Texans defense that will be missing three starters in Johnathan Joseph (hamstring), Bradley Roby (hamstring) and Tashaun Gipson (back).
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Should play Sunday
Williams (foot) is expected to play Sunday at Houston, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Williams received the questionable tag but coach Jon Gruden indicated that he expected the wideout to play, so it's no major surprise he's expected to suit up The 27-year-old had 17 receptions for 216 yards and four touchdowns through Week 4 before going down with plantar fasciitis, and he should reclaim his spot atop the Raiders' depth chart at wide receiver upon his return.
Published: Sat, Oct 26 at 9:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable this week
Williams (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET game against the Texans after practicing in a limited fashion all week.
Analysis: Per Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle, when asked if Williams would be able to play this weekend, coach Jon Gruden replied, "I think so. We got a good look at Tyrell this week, he's got a chance. And Zay Jones is getting better. We might make more changes at wide receiver. We're good at that." Ideally, we'll gain added clarity with regard to Williams' Week 8 status no later that Sunday morning after the likes of Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network post their weekly…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts in limited practice showing
Williams (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams has shown some progress in his recovery from plantar fasciitis by practicing in limited fashion on back-to-back days, but the Raiders may want to see him log a full session before clearing him for game action. The wideout has been sidelined for the past three weeks with the injury, forcing the Raiders to get by with a green receiving corps headlined by Keelan Doss, Hunter Renfrow and Trevor Davis. If he gets the go-ahead to play Sunday against the Texans, Williams should immediately…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 24 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to limited practice
Williams (foot) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Analysis: Williams wasn't able to practice at all last week as he's been dealing with a case of plantar fasciitis, so his return to the field, in any capacity, offers hope that he could return to action Sunday against the Texans. How Williams' foot responds to the work he put in Wednesday will no doubt offer added context with regard to his Week 8 availability. With that in mind, we'll revisit the wideout's status no later than Thursday.
Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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At practice Wednesday
Williams (foot) will practice Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Williams has been sidelined since Week 4 while recovering from a bout of plantar fasciitis. The extent of Williams' participation in the session won't be known until the Raiders reveal their first injury report of Week 8 later Wednesday, but the 27-year-old looks to be making progress. When Williams is able to play without significant limitations, he'll resume operating as the clear No. 1 wide receiver in Oakland's offense.
Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out this week
Williams (foot) won't play Sunday against the Packers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: With Williams -- who is dealing with a case of plantar fasciitis -- still sidelined even after the Raiders' bye week, look for the team's Week 7 wideout corps to be led by Trevor Davis, Keelan Doss and Hunter Renfrow, with Marcell Ateman and the newly acquired Zay Jones also in the mix. None of those wideout represent particularly appealing fantasy targets, but it's worth noting that Davis paced Oakland's wide receivers with four catches for 42 yards in the Week 5 win over the Bears.
Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out practice again
Williams (heel) isn't taking part in Thursday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams' absence from practice for the second straight day doesn't come as much of a surprise after coach Jon Gruden said Wednesday that the wideout was still bothered by plantar fasciitis coming out of a Week 6 bye. Unless Williams demonstrates some progress and is able to log some on-field work Friday to keep hope alive for an appearance this weekend, the Raiders are likely to rely on Hunter Renfrow, Trevor Davis, Keelan Doss and Zay Jones as their primary receivers Sunday in Green Bay.
Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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Has plantar fasciitis
Coach Jon Gruden revealed Wednesday that Williams has a case of plantar fasciitis, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Williams sat out Week 5 due to an undisclosed foot injury, and even after the Raiders' bye, he didn't make an appearance at practice Wednesday, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic. Afterward, Gruden revealed the reason for Williams' continued absence, which seemingly could extend for some time. Aside from Williams, Dwayne Harris (ankle) was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report, leaving five healthy players (Hunter Renfrow, Zay Jones, Trevor Davis, Keelan Doss and Marcell Ateman) in…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 5:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Can't practice Wednesday
Williams (foot) isn't practicing Wednesday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams hasn't seemed to make any tangible progress in his recovery from the foot injury during Oakland's bye week and is looking iffy for Sunday's game in Green Bay. His availability for the contest will likely be determined by the extent of his participation in practice Thursday and Friday. If Williams is unable to go Week 7, the Raiders will be forced to make do with the likes of Hunter Renfrow, Zay Jones, Dwayne Harris (ankle) and Trevor Davis at receiver.
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 11:31am by Rotowire.com
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Not participating in practice
Williams (foot) was present for the Raiders' practice Monday but looked to be a non-participant, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: The Raiders won't reveal their first injury report of Week 7 until Wednesday, but Williams' lack of activity during Monday's session suggests the Raiders' recent bye week wasn't enough for him to fully overcome the foot issue. If Williams doesn't gain active status for Sunday's game in Green Bay, the Raiders would be down to a green receiver room that counts recent pickup Zay Jones (90 career receptions) as its most established member.
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting in Week 5
Williams (foot) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 tilt against the Bears in London.
Analysis: Williams was trending downward earlier in the weekend, and his inactive status is now confirmed. With fellow wideouts J.J. Nelson (knee) and Dwayne Harris (ankle) also on the shelf Sunday, the Raiders are down to a top receiver trio of rookie Hunter Renfrow, Keelan Doss and Trevor Davis against a ferocious Bears defense. Tight end Darren Waller may be in line for a bump in his already massive workload as a result, but quarterback Derek Carr's prospects, already shaky to start with versus…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 8:44am by Rotowire.com
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Not on track to play
Williams (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, is viewed as a "longshot" to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Raiders will presumably put Williams through a pregame workout before deciding on his fate, but it doesn't sound like the team expects him to demonstrate enough progress to get the green light to play. If that's the case, a weak Raiders passing attack would likely become more reliant on tight end Darren Waller, while receivers J.J. Nelson (knee) and Hunter Renfrow may also notice heightened roles.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 6:02am by Rotowire.com
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Receives questionable tag
Williams (foot) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears in London, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Williams was a non-participant at practice throughout the week, but the questionable tag leaves him with a chance to play Week 5. The 27-year-old has 17 receptions for 216 yards and four touchdowns -- one in each game -- this season, but the Bears present a daunting matchup should he be cleared to suit up. The Raiders could have their depth at wide receiver tested Sunday with J.J. Nelson (knee) and Dwayne Harris (ankle) also questionable.
Published: Fri, Oct 4 at 6:50am by Rotowire.com
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Misses second straight practice
Williams (foot) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: With absences from both of the Raiders' first two practices of the week, Williams doesn't seem to be trending toward suiting up Sunday against the Bears in London. Oakland will wait and see if Williams is able to get any on-field work in Friday before ruling on his status for Sunday, but an absence over the weekend would likely lock in tight end Darren Waller as Derek Carr's undisputed top target in the passing game.
Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 8:23am by Rotowire.com
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Hoping rest will be effective
Oakland offensive coordinator Greg Olson believes Williams (foot) will benefit from rest and improve his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Bears, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Williams has already been held out of Wednesday's practice due to the foot issue, and Thursday's update suggests he'll likely see very limited, if any, practice time this week. The plan appears to be to simply give Williams rest and see how he responds, but the Raiders do have an added variable this week, given they will be traveling to London for their Week 5 tilt. Williams is the only wide receiver to score a touchdown in each game this season, offering surprising value relative to his ADP.…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 6:34am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice with foot injury
Williams was held out of practice Wednesday due to a foot injury that will likely make him questionable for Sunday's game in London against the Bears, Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune reports.
Analysis: Williams didn't show any sign of injury during the 31-24 win over the Colts in Week 4, catching three of seven targets for 36 yards and a touchdown while playing 93 percent of the offensive snaps. The Raiders don't have much depth behind him, with Hunter Renfrow the only other wide receiver on the roster with 10 or more targets or five or more catches this season. Trevor Davis and Keelan Doss got some playing time in the win over Indianapolis, while J.J. Nelson was a late scratch after feeling…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 5:43am by Rotowire.com
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Keeps scoring streak alive
Williams caught three of seven passes for 36 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-24 win over Indianapolis.
Analysis: Williams got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter, fighting his way back to the ball for a 19-yard touchdown near the front pylon. Williams has only six catches in his last two games and hasn't topped 50 yards receiving since Week 1, but fans aren't likely to be complaining too much as the free-agent pickup has scored in each game to start the season. That will be a tough streak to extent to five with the Bears in town in Week 5.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Another receiving score in Week 3
Williams caught all three of his targets, accounting for 29 receiving yards and one touchdown during the Raiders' 34-14 loss to Minnesota on Sunday.
Analysis: The 27-year-old wideout has been a touchdown machine since donning the Silver and Black, reaching the end zone in each of his first three games as a member of the Raiders. Williams' catch and receiving yardage totals have trended downward over the past two weeks since he logged six catches for 105 yards in the season opener, but he looks to reverse that trajectory in Week 4 against a Colts defense that allowed three Falcons players to exceed 65 receiving yards in its last time out.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to play Sunday
Williams (hip) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at Minnesota.
Analysis: Williams emerged from Week 2 with a hip pointer, resulting in limited designations on the Raiders' first two injury reports of this week. There was an expectation that he'd get past the issue, which came to pass with a full practice Friday. Through two games with his new team, Williams has received exactly seven targets and scored one TD in both while handling a 94.3 percent share of the offensive snaps.
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited practice Thursday
Williams (hip) remained limited at practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Though Williams has been bothered by a hip pointer, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network previously reported that Williams plans to play Sunday against the Vikings. It remains to be seen, however, if the Raiders' top wideout is listed as questionable for that contest, or heads into the weekend minus an injury designation.
Published: Thu, Sep 19 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Wednesday
Williams (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: That said, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network previously reported that Williams plans to play Sunday against the Vikings "despite a painful hip pointer." In that context, we'd expect Williams to remain limited at practice Thursday, and Oakland's top wideout could be listed as questionable for this weekend's tilt.
Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Plans to play Week 3
Williams (hip) intends to play in Sunday's game against the Vikings, a source told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Analysis: Williams came out of the Week 2 loss to the Chiefs with a painful hip pointer, but it didn't stop the 27-year-old from playing 61 of the Raiders' 65 offensive snaps while finishing with five receptions for 46 yards and a score. The injury is expected to limit Williams' practice time this week, but so long as he's willing to play at less than 100 percent health, he'll likely get the green light to suit up Sunday. Following the team's release of Antonio Brown shortly before the season, Williams…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 17 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with hip pointer
Williams came out of Sunday's loss to the Chiefs with a hip pointer, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Despite the issue, Williams logged 61 of a possible 65 snaps on offense Sunday, en route to hauling in five passes for 46 yards and a TD. Two games into the 2019 season, Williams has established himself as QB Derek Carr's top wideout option, a role that has resulted in back-to-back seven-target outings and a total of 11 catches for 151 yards and two scores.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone again
Williams caught five of seven targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: While his overall performance wasn't as impressive as in his Raiders debut, Williams still found the end zone for the second straight game. The former Charger has quickly established himself as Derek Carr's top downfield option, and he already seems poised to challenge or top his career-high numbers from 2016 (69 catches for 1,059 yards and seven touchdowns).
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Friday, clear for Week 2
Williams was a limited practice participant Friday due to an illness but doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
Analysis: Clearly, the Raiders aren't concerned about Williams' chances to suit up Week 2. In Monday's season-opening win against the Broncos, he led Oakland's wideout corps by a long shot in terms of snap share (95 percent) and targets (seven), with only tight end Darren Waller (100 percent, eight) challenging him on those fronts. Expect much of the same Sunday against an exploitable Kansas City defense.
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes off on MNF
Williams turned seven targets into six receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown during Monday's 24-16 win against Denver.
Analysis: The former Charger started off 2018 red-hot by accounting for five receiving touchdowns over his first eight outings of the year, but failed to get into the end zone from Week 10 on. It didn't take long for Williams to get off the schneid upon donning the Silver and Black, boxing out Broncos defensive back Justin Simmons to haul in an eight-yard Derek Carr touchdown pass on Oakland's 10th play from scrimmage. With previously presumed No. 1 wideout Antonio Brown having been released by the team…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 11:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Sliding in as No. 1 WR
Williams is expected to be the No. 1 receiver after Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Antonio Brown was released Saturday,
Analysis: While Williams will have a difficult matchup against Chris Harris and the rest of the Broncos defense in Monday's Week 1 matchup, the ex-Chargers wideout immediately vaults into a prominent fantasy position this season. As the de-facto No. 1 wide receiver for the Chargers in 2016, Williams recorded 1,059 receiving yards and seven touchdowns across 16 games, but in the two ensuing seasons combined the 27-year-old compiled 1,381 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, mostly wasting away behind a…read more
Published: Sat, Sep 7 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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Possible No. 1 wideout
Williams could serve as the Raiders' No. 1 wide receiver after Jeff Darlington of ESPN reported Saturday that Antonio Brown may not play in Monday's contest against the Broncos.
Analysis: Considering the nature of this story seems to change hour to hour, it's difficult to say for certain how significant of a role Williams will have in the offense. J.J. Nelson and Hunter Renfrow figure to see a bump as well if Brown ultimately does not play.
Published: Sat, Sep 7 at 8:23am by Rotowire.com
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Back to being No. 2 WR
Williams is slated to serve as the Raiders' No. 2 wide receiver Monday against the Broncos with Antonio Brown back in action, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: On Thursday, a team-mandated suspension appeared imminent for Brown, which would have placed Williams at the top of Oakland's wideout hierarchy Week 1. However, Brown and the Raiders made peace Friday, pushing Williams to a role that he's been accustomed to throughout his career.
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Could see added work in Week 1
With Antonio Brown reportedly facing a suspension leading up to Week 1, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Williams (undisclosed) figures to be in line for an expanded role Monday night against the Broncos.
Analysis: The details of Brown's potential suspension have yet to be revealed, but if Brown does indeed sit out the Raiders' opener, added opportunities would be available for Williams -- who was slated to start anyway -- as well as J.J. Nelson and Hunter Renfrow.
Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice
Williams (undisclosed) didn't practice Sunday, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen if Williams is dealing with an injury or illness, or is simply getting a maintenance day. Assuming his absence is not a lengthy one, Williams heads into the coming season in line to start opposite fellow newcomer Antonio Brown, who has been dealing with a foot issue.
Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Nabs preseason deep ball
Williams caught his lone target, a 27-yard gain, during Thursday's 33-26 win over Arizona.
Analysis: The Raiders only had Derek Carr in for one series, but he linked up with Williams for the biggest shot of Oakland's opening touchdown drive. Carr took a quick drop and lofted it up for Williams, who used his size to box out his defender for a 27-yard gain. Williams is one of several new weapons in Oakland's offense and, though just one play, Thursday's reception showed the kind of asset Williams can be over the top while the likes of Antonio Brown and Ryan Grant do damage underneath and on…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 8:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for exhibition opener
Williams isn't slated to play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Rams, Jerry McDonald of the East Bay Times reports.
Analysis: The additions of Williams and Antonio Brown in the offseason represented a massive overhaul of the receiving options at Derek Carr's disposal. That said, ongoing issues with Brown have put a damper on those plans. At least for one week, the Raiders will keep the vast majority of first-teamers on the bench, but Williams could be serving as the No. 1 wideout when they are allowed to take the field.
Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely No. 2 behind Brown
Following the release of Jordy Nelson on Thursday, Antonio Brown and Williams are the Raiders' top options at wide receiver, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Mike Mayock is making a splash as a first-time GM, agreeing to terms of a trade for Antonio Brown this past weekend and inking Williams to four-year contract Wednesday. With Brown and Williams in the fold, the Raiders opted to cut ties with Nelson after just one season. Williams has experience complementing a top-tier wide receiver, averaging 42 catches (on 67 targets) for 690.5 yards and 4.5 touchdowns the past two campaigns behind the Chargers' Keenan Allen.
Published: Thu, Mar 14 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Reaches deal with Oakland
Williams agreed to a four-year contract with the Raiders on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Williams, who caught 41 passes for 653 yards and five touchdowns with the Chargers last season, joins a revamped Raiders receiving corps that will be led by the recently acquired Antonio Brown. The fantasy prospects of quarterback Derek Carr are starting to look up thanks to the team's notable offseason upgrades.
Published: Wed, Mar 13 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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May find greener pastures
Chargers general manager Tom Telesco admitted he isn't sure if the team will be able to re-sign Williams, who said he views himself as a No. 1 receiver, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams flashed No. 1 ability in his second professional season, catching 69 of 120 targets for 1,059 yards and seven touchdowns for the injury-depleted 2016 Chargers. He then improved his efficiency in a lower-usage role for healthier teams the past two years, averaging 42 catches for 690.5 yards and 4.5 touchdowns on 67 targets. Boasting the physical specs of a No. 1 receiver along with a career mark of 9.7 yards per target, Williams makes for an interesting case in free agency and probably…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 30 at 10:03am by Rotowire.com
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Plays well in playoff loss
Williams caught five of seven targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 41-28 divisional-round loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Williams led the Chargers in receiving yards while tying Antonio Gates and Mike Williams for the team lead in catches, but that fact is little consolation given that his team's Super Bowl hopes were unceremoniously dashed in a game that wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates -- New England led 35-7 at halftime. The 26-year-old wide receiver will try to use this productive outing to gain a bigger contract as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Published: Sun, Jan 13 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Concludes disappointing 2018 season
Williams finished the regular season with 41 receptions for 653 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 65 targets across 16 games.
Analysis: While he'll still have a chance to raise his production in the postseason, it's fair to suggest Williams' 2018 numbers were more than disappointing for a full-time starter. Keenan Allen, Melvin Gordon, Austin Ekeler and Mike Williams accounted for the vast majority of the team's target share, relegating Tyrell Williams to no better than fifth in the pass-catching pecking order. It would probably be an even more pedestrian statistical season for Williams if not for a two-week stretch in which he…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 2 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet effort in Week 16 loss
Williams caught one of his two targets for 12 yards in Saturday's 22-10 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Williams was on the field for 58 of the Chargers' 63 snaps on offense in Week 16, but was unable to muster much production, which has been the norm for him of late, with a six-catch, 71-yard effort Week 15 being his most recent outlier on that front. He profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option in the Chargers' regular-season finale this coming Sunday against the Broncos.
Published: Mon, Dec 24 at 10:03am by Rotowire.com
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Records season high in catches
Williams caught six of his 12 targets for 71 yards in the 29-28 win over the Chiefs on Thursday.
Analysis: Williams was forced into the No. 2 role behind Mike Williams after Keenan Allen went down with a hip injury in the second quarter, and the 26-year-old promptly record his most catches and third-most receiving yards of the 2018 campaign. It's unclear how serious Allen's injury may be, but should the star receiver be forced to miss any time, Williams immediately becomes a viable fantasy option in nearly all formats, even with a difficult matchup against the Ravens defense on tap next Saturday.
Published: Thu, Dec 13 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Held in check once again
Williams caught all three of his targets for 14 yards in the 26-21 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: At this point, it's clear that Williams' run through Week 6 and 7, where he totaled 236 receiving yards and three touchdowns, was just an aberration. From Week 9 through Week 14, the fourth-year receiver has caught just 11 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown, remaining at best a longshot to post even adequate fantasy numbers.
Published: Tue, Dec 11 at 6:23am by Rotowire.com
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Non-factor in win
Williams (quadriceps) caught one of his two targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 33-30 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Williams played in 50 snaps Sunday, so it's clear the quadriceps injury that essentially forced him to miss last week's contest against the Cardinals is no longer an issue. The 26-year-old has seen his fantasy value fluctuate throughout the season, but next week's matchup against the 31st-ranked Bengals' pass defense could wind up being a lucrative one for Williams and the rest of the Chargers' offense.
Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Sunday night
Williams (quadriceps) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Williams will give it a go Sunday night after logging a season-low nine snaps in Week 12, en route to going without a target. We'll have to see if he's up for much more work versus Pittsburgh, but Williams is a risky fantasy roll until he gets a full and productive game in.
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Labeled questionable for Week 13
Williams (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams will carry an injury designation into gameday for the second week in a row after the lingering quad injury limited his involvement in practices Wednesday through Friday. Though the questionable tag didn't prevent Williams from suiting up in last week's win over the Cardinals, he played a season-low nine snaps in the contest and wasn't targeted. Similar restrictions could be in place for Williams again this weekend even if he's active, making him a dicey option in fantasy lineups.
Published: Fri, Nov 30 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice again
Williams (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: After playing only nine snaps in the Chargers' Week 12 win over the Cardinals and having yet to resume practicing fully, it's clear the quad injury is still somewhat of a worry for the wideout. Unless Williams is able to advance to full participation Friday in the team's final practice session of the week, he'll likely be listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Steelers. Even if he's ultimately cleared to suit up, Williams might be at risk of losing work to the likes of Mike…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 29 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Williams (quadriceps) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Wiliams logged just nine snaps and zero targets in the Chargers' Week 12 win over the Cardinals, but there's a decent chance that he'll be up for more work Sunday against the Steelers. It remains to be seen, however, if he ends up listed as questionable for that contest or is removed from the Chargers' injury report altogether come Friday.
Published: Wed, Nov 28 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Does not record a catch
Williams (quadriceps) did not record a catch during Sunday's win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Williams clearly wasn't entirely healthy despite being active Sunday, as the fourth-year receiver played just nine snaps. Getting what amounted to a week of rest should help Williams, though his fantasy prospects remain limited with Keenan Allen, Austin Ekeler and Mike Williams seeing the majority of the looks as of late.
Published: Tue, Nov 27 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up vs. Cardinals
Williams (quadriceps) will be active Week 12 against Arizona, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams has yet to miss a game this season, but his status for this one was in question after failing to take the practice field Wednesday and registering limited sessions the next two days. He'll now be cleared to take the field against a tough Arizona secondary that ranks in the league's top 10 in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing receivers.
Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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Game-time call for Week 12
Williams (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, will test his injury during pregame activities before a decision on his status is made, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Williams will need to demonstrate he can move at full speed in his pregame workout, otherwise he'll sit out Week 12. With the Chargers and Cardinals not kicking off until 4:05 p.m. EST, there's some risk in fantasy managers waiting on Williams' status if other options exist for the early wave of games. From the Chargers' standpoint, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin would be ready to handle larger roles if Tyrell Williams can't go.
Published: Sat, Nov 24 at 9:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 12
Williams (quad) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Williams missed practice Wednesday, but was able to subsequently log back-to-back limited sessions. Official confirmation of his Week 12 status will arrive as Sunday's 4:05 ET kickoff approaches, but if he does play this weekend, Williams profiles as a decent fantasy option, while operating in the context of the Chargers offense. He's logged six targets in each of his last two games and prior to that he strung together four TDs over his previous three contests.
Published: Fri, Nov 23 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to limited practice
Williams (quad) returned to a limited practice Thursday.
Analysis: Williams didn't practice Wednesday, so the wideout's return to the field Thursday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Cardinals. We'll revisit his status Friday to see if he ends up carrying any Week 12 injury designation, or is cleared to play this weekend.
Published: Thu, Nov 22 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Williams did n't practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.
Analysis: Williams was limited to just two catches for 22 yards in the Chargers' loss to the Broncos this past Sunday, but it wasn't believed that he sustained an injury during that contest. His appearance on the Week 12 injury report suggests otherwise, but the fact that Williams was at least able to participate Wednesday in a limited fashion suggests he'll likely be good to go this weekend against Arizona.
Published: Wed, Nov 21 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to two receptions
Williams nabbed two of six targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Williams' fantasy value was on the rise after he turned in back-to-back 118-yard outings in Week 6 and 7 while reaching the end zone three times in total, but he's been a major disappointment since the Chargers' Week 8 bye. He's posted just eight catches for 91 yards over the subsequent three games, with a touchdown grab in the Week 9 win over the Seahawks representing the only saving grace during that stretch. With Keenan Allen representing the only consistent highly targeted option on a…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 19 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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Makes four catches in win
Williams caught four of six passing attempts for 46 yards in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Williams was unable to find the end zone in his fourth consecutive game but was still the second most involved wide receiver after Keenan Allen, though Melvin Gordon also saw six targets. The 26-year-old has only seen three targets in the red zone all season and therefore continues to depend on the big play to produce fantasy value. He'll try to break another at home Week 11 against Denver.
Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies another touchdown
Williams caught two of his three targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-17 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: After a dismal start to the season in which Williams caught 10 passes for 126 yards across the first four weeks of the season, the fourth-year wide receiver has tallied 12 catches for 325 yards to go along with four touchdowns in the subsequent four weeks. Much of that has production has come from big plays, but it's worth noting Williams has caught at least two passes in every game so he's at least somewhat involved in the offensive plans on a week-to-week basis. Williams and the Chargers will…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 7:22pm by Rotowire.com
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