Jameson Williams Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 184 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R1, #12
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.6
- Pos rank
- WR53
- Rostered
- 93%
Week 4 at Panthers, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 31st vs. WRs, tough
Jameson Williams Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.6 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Jameson Williams's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs NO,8.5,WR45
- Week 2, Loss,at BUF,5.3,WR71
- Week 3, Win,vs NYJ,8.9,WR47
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at CAR,ToughPanthers vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at ARI,FavorableCardinals vs. WRs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs GB,FavorablePackers vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jameson Williams?
Williams is averaging 7.6 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 10 catches for 127 yards and 0 TD on 17 targets. That ranks WR53, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His yards per target (7.5) is in the 45th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (15.7%) is the weakest, in the 10th. His quarterback has been Jared Goff.
His best week was WR45 in Week 1 against the Saints (8.5 points); his worst, WR71 in Week 2 at the Bills (5.3). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cardinals (4th vs. WRs) in Week 5 and the Packers (10th vs. WRs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Williams ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
15.7%10th percentile, near the bottom
Yards per target
7.545th percentile, about average
Catch rate
58.8%34th percentile, below average
Fantasy points per target
1.3429th percentile, below average
Jameson Williams 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Saints | W 31–30 | 8.5 | WR45 |
| 2 | @ Bills | L 31–41 | 5.3 | WR71 |
| 3 | vs Jets | W 31–24 | 8.9 | WR47 |
| Total | 2–1 | 22.7 | WR53 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DET | 3 | 17 | 10 | 127 | 0 | 22.7 | 7.6 | — |
| 2025 | DET | 17 | 102 | 65 | 1,117 | 7 | 219.9 | 12.9 | WR12 |
| 2024 | DET | 15 | 91 | 58 | 1,001 | 7 | 212.2 | 14.2 | WR22 |
| 2023 | DET | 12 | 42 | 24 | 354 | 2 | 80.3 | 6.7 | WR82 |
| 2022 | DET | 6 | 9 | 1 | 41 | 1 | 15.1 | 2.5 | WR151 |
| Career | 53 | 261 | 158 | 2,640 | 17 | 550.2 | 10.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The ceiling is obvious, but so is the volatility. Eleven drops and a 10.8% drop rate keep weekly floors shaky, and his deep-leaning usage produces feast-or-famine lines. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 12. Injury history
- 2024anklePlayed through
- 2024kneePlayed through
- 2023ankle1 game
- 2022left knee11 games
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Jameson Williams Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jameson Williams in Week 4?
Jameson Williams is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Panthers, as the WR53 in PPR total points this season (7.6 a game). The Panthers rank 31st in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Williams.
How many fantasy points is Jameson Williams averaging in 2026?
Jameson Williams is averaging 7.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 22.7 points across 3 games. His last game produced 8.9 points.
Where does Jameson Williams rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jameson Williams ranks WR53 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jameson Williams worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Jameson Williams is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 93% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Jameson Williams's fantasy football role?
Jameson Williams is the Lions' starting WR. He is averaging 5.7 targets a game, on 87% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Jameson Williams's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jameson Williams's next three games are Week 4 at the Panthers (31st in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 at the Cardinals (4th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 7 vs. the Packers (10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jameson Williams been in fantasy football this season?
Jameson Williams has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 2.0 points around his 7.6-point average.
What is Jameson Williams's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jameson Williams's floor has been 5.3 PPR points (Week 2, WR71) and his ceiling 8.9 (Week 3, WR47). His median week has been 8.5 points. See Williams's full game log.
Jameson Williams 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Detroit LionsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 10
- Yards
- 127
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 17
12.7 Y/R58.8% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 22.7
- Pos rank
- WR53
8.9 Best Week 3 vs NYJ5.3 Worst Week 2 @ BUF
Advanced Receiving Stats
Williams is a downfield target (13.3 yards per target last season), with a 15.7% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 7.5 | 41st | 11.1 | 97th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.75 | 27th | 1.57 | 96th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.90 | 73rd |
| YAC per reception | 0.4 | 2nd | 6.7 | 95th |
| Catch rate | 58.8% | 42nd | 62.7% | 51st |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 15.7% | 46th | 18.2% | 72nd |
| Snap share | 87.7% | 92nd | 89.9% | 95th |
| Air-yards share | 30.5% | 73rd | 36.0% | 95th |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 20th | 8 | 50th |
| Route participation | — | — | 95.5% | 97th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 13.2 | 68th | 13.3 | 82nd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Williams runs a route on most dropbacks and adds yards after the catch, but gets few red-zone targets and scores little per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.6
Fantasy PPG
5.7
Targets/g
42
Rec yds/g
Jameson Williams career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 17 | 10 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 7.6 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 102 | 65 | 1,117 | 7 | 12 | 219.9 | 12.9 | WR12 |
| 2024 | 15 | 91 | 58 | 1,001 | 7 | 61 | 212.2 | 14.2 | WR22 |
| 2023 | 12 | 42 | 24 | 354 | 2 | 29 | 80.3 | 6.7 | WR82 |
| 2022 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 41 | 1 | 40 | 15.1 | 2.5 | WR151 |
| Career | 53 | 261 | 158 | 2,640 | 17 | 142 | 550.2 | 10.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
10.4
Career PPG
53 games over 5 seasons
75%
Availability
Share of team games he played
30%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
8.0
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Williams has averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game over 53 games and 5 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2025). The average hides two careers: 13.0 a game in his three seasons with a starter's volume, 5.3 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 7.6 per game, down 5.4 from 2025. His volume has held at about 5.7 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Jared Goff.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Williams's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,117Rec yards2025
- 7Rec TD2025
- 219.9Fantasy pts2025 · WR12
- 2,640Career rec yds2022–2026
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Jameson Williams Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jameson Williams have in 2026?
Jameson Williams has 22.7 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.6 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR53 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Jameson Williams have this season?
Jameson Williams has 127 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 10 catches and 17 targets. His high was 49 yards, in Week 3 against the Jets.
How many receptions does Jameson Williams have this season?
Jameson Williams has 10 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.3 a game, on 17 targets. His high was 4 catches, in Week 1 against the Saints.
How many targets does Jameson Williams have this season?
Jameson Williams has drawn 17 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.7 a game, and caught 59% of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 1 against the Saints.
How many receiving touchdowns does Jameson Williams have this season?
Jameson Williams has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Jameson Williams averaging?
Jameson Williams is averaging 42.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 127 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Jameson Williams averaging?
Jameson Williams is averaging 12.7 yards per reception in 2026, 127 yards on 10 catches.
How many games has Jameson Williams played in 2026?
Jameson Williams has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Jameson Williams's stats last season?
In 2025, Jameson Williams caught 65 of 102 targets for 1,117 yards and 7 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 219.9 PPR points (12.9 per game), a WR12 finish.
What are Jameson Williams's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 53 games, Jameson Williams has 158 catches for 2,640 yards and 17 touchdowns, for 550.2 PPR fantasy points (10.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jameson Williams have in his career?
Jameson Williams has 19 touchdowns in his NFL career: 2 rushing and 17 receiving, over 53 games.
How many career receiving yards does Jameson Williams have?
Jameson Williams has 2,640 career receiving yards over 5 seasons, on 158 catches.
Jameson Williams Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.6
Targets/g
5.7
Rec/g
3.3
Rec yds/g
42.3
Yds/rec
12.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Jameson Williams has averaged 5.7 targets, 3.3 receptions and 7.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Jameson Williams has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against NYJ (8.9 points); the lowest was Week 2 against BUF (5.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NO15th | W 31-30 | 8.5 | 9 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 11.3 | WR45 |
Week 1 · NO · W 31-30 · 8.5 pts
How the 8.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | BUF2nd | L 31-41 | 5.3 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 | WR71 |
Week 2 · BUF · L 31-41 · 5.3 pts
How the 5.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NYJ26th | W 31-24 | 8.9 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 12.3 | WR47 |
Week 3 · NYJ · W 31-24 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR53 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR45 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by the Jets
4/4, 49 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
2/4, 33 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
4/9, 45 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.6)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
Jameson Williams Game Log 2024
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
14.1
Targets/g
6.1
Rec/g
3.9
Rec yds/g
66.7
Yds/rec
17.3
Across 15 games in 2024, Jameson Williams has averaged 6.1 targets, 3.9 receptions and 14.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Jameson Williams has finished as a top-12 WR in 4 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 7. The best week was Week 16 against CHI (26.0 points); the lowest was Week 7 against MIN (0.6).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAR11th | W 26-20 | 24.4 | 9 | 5 | 121 | 1 | 24.2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 1 · LAR · W 26-20 · 24.4 pts
How the 24.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | TB2nd | L 16-20 | 14.4 | 11 | 5 | 79 | 0 | 15.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 | WR22 |
Week 2 · TB · L 16-20 · 14.4 pts
How the 14.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | ARI20th | W 20-13 | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9.0 | 1 | -7 | 0 | WR114 |
Week 3 · ARI · W 20-13 · 1.2 pts
How the 1.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | SEA13th | W 42-29 | 16.0 | 2 | 2 | 80 | 1 | 40.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR24 |
Week 4 · SEA · W 42-29 · 16.0 pts
How the 16.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | DAL6th | W 47-9 | 17.7 | 4 | 3 | 76 | 1 | 25.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | WR17 |
Week 6 · DAL · W 47-9 · 17.7 pts
How the 17.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | MIN1st | W 31-29 | 0.6 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 0 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR103 |
Week 7 · MIN · W 31-29 · 0.6 pts
How the 0.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | HOU22nd | W 26-23 | 8.3 | 5 | 3 | 53 | 0 | 17.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR41 |
Week 10 · HOU · W 26-23 · 8.3 pts
How the 8.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | JAX9th | W 52-6 | 22.6 | 6 | 4 | 124 | 1 | 31.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | WR8 |
Week 11 · JAX · W 52-6 · 22.6 pts
How the 22.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | IND19th | W 24-6 | 11.8 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 12.8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | WR29 |
Week 12 · IND · W 24-6 · 11.8 pts
How the 11.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | CHI32nd | W 23-20 | 9.6 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 5.6 | 2 | 18 | 0 | WR44 |
Week 13 · CHI · W 23-20 · 9.6 pts
How the 9.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | GB25th | W 34-31 | 13.0 | 8 | 5 | 80 | 0 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR32 |
Week 14 · GB · W 34-31 · 13.0 pts
How the 13.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | BUF18th | L 42-48 | 12.7 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 12.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR31 |
Week 15 · BUF · L 42-48 · 12.7 pts
How the 12.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CHI32nd | W 34-17 | 26.0 | 7 | 5 | 143 | 1 | 28.6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | WR4 |
Week 16 · CHI · W 34-17 · 26.0 pts
How the 26.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | SF28th | W 40-34 | 24.5 | 8 | 5 | 77 | 1 | 15.4 | 2 | -2 | 1 | WR10 |
Week 17 · SF · W 40-34 · 24.5 pts
How the 24.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | MIN1st | W 31-9 | 9.4 | 8 | 6 | 34 | 0 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR47 |
Week 18 · MIN · W 31-9 · 9.4 pts
How the 9.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Seven WR1 weeks, three WR2 weeks and five busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR26 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR5 · Wk 2 WR22 · Wk 3 WR114 · Wk 4 WR24 · Wk 6 WR17 · Wk 7 WR103 · Wk 10 WR41 · Wk 11 WR8 · Wk 12 WR29 · Wk 13 WR44 · Wk 14 WR32 · Wk 15 WR31 · Wk 16 WR4 · Wk 17 WR10 · Wk 18 WR47
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Minnesota
6/8, 34 yds.
Just 4.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at San Francisco
5/8, 77 yds, 1 TD. 2 carries, -2 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
5/7, 143 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 7 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Buffalo
3/5, 37 yds, 1 TD.
Just 7.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Green Bay
5/8, 80 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Chicago
5/7, 28 yds. 2 carries, 18 rush yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at Indianapolis
5/7, 64 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
Just 9.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Jacksonville
4/6, 124 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 2 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Houston
3/5, 53 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Minnesota
1/1, -4 yds.
Just -4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Dallas
3/4, 76 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 11 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Seattle
2/2, 80 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
1/3, 9 yds. 1 carry, -7 rush yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Tampa Bay
5/11, 79 yds. 1 carry, 15 rush yds.
Just 7.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. the Rams
5/9, 121 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 13 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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Jameson Williams Game Log FAQ
How did Jameson Williams do in his last game?
Jameson Williams scored 8.9 PPR points in Week 3 against the Jets, a 31–24 win, a WR47 finish. He caught 4 of 4 targets for 49 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jameson Williams score in his last game?
Jameson Williams scored 8.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Jets, a WR47 finish for the week. That was 1.3 above his season average of 7.6.
How many receiving yards did Jameson Williams have in his last game?
Jameson Williams had 49 receiving yards on 4 catches in Week 3 against the Jets, from 4 targets.
How many touchdowns did Jameson Williams score in his last game?
Jameson Williams did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Jets; his 8.9 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Jameson Williams have in his last game?
Jameson Williams caught 4 of 4 targets for 49 yards in Week 3 against the Jets.
What were Jameson Williams's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Bills, a 41–31 loss, Jameson Williams caught 2 of 4 targets for 33 yards. That was 5.3 PPR points, a WR71 finish.
What was Jameson Williams's best game this season?
Jameson Williams's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Jets: 8.9 PPR points, a WR47 finish. He caught 4 of 4 targets for 49 yards.
What was Jameson Williams's worst game this season?
Jameson Williams's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Bills: 5.3 PPR points, a WR71 finish. He caught 2 of 4 targets for 33 yards.
How many games has Jameson Williams scored a touchdown in this season?
Jameson Williams has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Jameson Williams's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Williams's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Jameson Williams Rest-of-Season Outlook
Downfield depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR12 last season at 12.9 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR53 at 7.6 PPR points per game, against 12.9 over 17 games last season (WR12). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 28th of 142 in target volume (18.5% target share), 10th of 142 in downfield role (34.5% air-yards share) and 36th of 142 in efficiency (1.89 yards per route run). His points come from his downfield role. Jared Goff is his quarterback.
The next favorable matchups are the Cardinals in Week 5 (4th against WRs) and the Packers in Week 7 (10th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Williams turned his draft pedigree into production last season, ranking ninth among receivers with 1,117 yards and seven scores across all 17 games. The efficiency markers are loud: 0.551 EPA per play, a 55.9% success rate, 17.2 yards per catch, and a 34.5% air-yards share that confirms he is Detroit's downfield engine. He ran a route on 95.5% of dropbacks while seeing an 18.5% target share, so the volume is real even if it trails the alpha ahead of him.
The ceiling is obvious, but so is the volatility. Eleven drops and a 10.8% drop rate keep weekly floors shaky, and his deep-leaning usage produces feast-or-famine lines. Detroit broadened his menu with intermediate work, which should stabilize targets, though St. Brown still commands the top look. Treat him as a high-upside WR2 in the mid-rounds, drafting the boom and stomaching the busts.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 12.6
- Drop rate
- 10.8%
- Red-zone targets
- 9
- Route participation
- 95.5%
- YAC per reception
- 6.8
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Cardinals in Week 5 and the Packers in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 CAR, 31stWk 5 ARI, 4thWk 7 GB, 10thWk 8 MIN, 13th
- Heavy target volume18.5% target share, 28th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role34.5% air-yards share, 10th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- A tough matchupThe Panthers in Week 4 (31st) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
- DropsA 10.8% drop rate in 2025.
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Jameson Williams Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jameson Williams's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jameson Williams projects as a downfield depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (34.5% air-yards share, 10th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jameson Williams's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jameson Williams is the WR53 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Jameson Williams's projected role going forward?
Jameson Williams is the listed starting WR. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Jameson Williams get more targets?
Jameson Williams's targets are trending down: 4.0 a game over his last two games against 5.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Jameson Williams's fantasy football upside?
Jameson Williams's upside: his ceiling this season is 8.9 PPR points (Week 3, WR47), his downfield role (34.5% air-yards share, 10th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Cardinals in Week 5 and the Packers in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Jameson Williams's fantasy value?
Jameson Williams's risks: the Panthers in Week 4 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jameson Williams's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jameson Williams Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWilliams hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in five seasons, including two ankle injuries. Most of his lost time came from an ACL injury in 2022; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
80/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
ACL injury · 2022
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 11 |
| Ankle | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 12 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Ankle injuries in 2023 and 2024
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 12 games in 5 seasons, 11 of them in 2022
- 4 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Jameson Williams Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Williams a game this season.
- 2024
Ankle Played through
Was listed as questionable with an ankle injury ahead of Week 2 but was expected to play.
- 2024
Knee Played through
Sat out a practice with a knee injury following Week 1.
- 2023
Ankle 1 game
Suffered an ankle injury in Week 17 and was ruled out for Week 18.
- 2022
ACL · Left 11 games
Started his rookie season on the Reserve/NFI list while recovering from an ACL tear sustained in college.
If Williams Misses Time
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jared Goff would lose one of his main options.
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Jameson Williams Injury FAQ
Is Jameson Williams injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Jameson Williams is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Jameson Williams playing this week?
Jameson Williams has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Panthers on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Jameson Williams missed any games this season?
No. Jameson Williams has played in every Lions game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Jameson Williams's injury history?
Jameson Williams has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 12 games in all: 11 for a left ACL injury in 2022 and 1 for an ankle injury in 2023.
What was Jameson Williams's most recent injury?
Jameson Williams's most recent logged injury was an ankle injury in Week 2 of 2024. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Jameson Williams have any recurring injuries?
Yes: ankle injuries in 2023 and 2024 (1 game missed) and knee injuries in 2022 and 2024 (11 games missed).
What was Jameson Williams's worst injury?
Jameson Williams's longest absence came from a left ACL injury in 2022, which cost him 11 games of the 12 he has missed in his career.
Latest Jameson Williams News & Updates
Williams struggles vs. New York
4 REC, 49 YDS (4 TGT)
8.9 fantasy points · WR47
Williams caught 4 of 4 targets for 49 yards in the 31–24 win vs. New York. That was 13% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 31–24 vs NYJ
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Retains modest role in loss (opens in new tab)
Continues in a limited role, offering little fantasy upside.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 17L 31–41 @ BUF
Fantasy impact: Negative. Williams struggles at Buffalo
5.3 fantasy points · WR71 · 2.3 below his 7.6 average
Williams caught 2 of 4 targets for 33 yards in the 41–31 loss at Buffalo. That was 11% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 31–30 vs NO
Fantasy impact: Negative. Williams struggles vs. New Orleans
8.5 fantasy points · WR45 · 0.9 above his 7.6 average
Williams caught 4 of 9 targets for 45 yards in the 31–30 win vs. New Orleans. That was 23% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Participates in Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)
Practiced Wednesday, trending toward playing this week.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Suited up for practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Returned to the practice field Wednesday.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Lions Teammates News
Updates on Williams's quarterback and target competition.
- Jared Goff: Racks up production in high-scoring loss (opens in new tab)Jared Goff, QB. 109 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: Stellar numbers in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR. 35 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jahmyr Gibbs: Eclipses 100 total yards in loss (opens in new tab)Jahmyr Gibbs, RB. 21 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jared Goff: Does just enough in OT win during opener (opens in new tab)Jared Goff, QB. 109 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: Contract restructured by Detroit (opens in new tab)Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR. 35 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Lions
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Jameson Williams News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jameson Williams?
The latest Williams update, from September 27: Williams struggles vs. New York. Williams caught 4 of 4 targets for 49 yards in the 31–24 win vs. New York. That was 13% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Jameson Williams news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 8.9 fantasy points, a WR47 finish, 1.3 above his 7.6 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Jameson Williams's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Williams: Retains modest role in loss (September 18). Continues in a limited role, offering little fantasy upside.
Jameson Williams Bio
Jameson Williams is a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, where he wears No. 1. Born March 26, 2001, in St. Louis, MO, he attended Cardinal Ritter and played college football at Ohio State and then Alabama.
The Detroit Lions selected Williams in round 1, pick 12, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Detroit Lions on April 28, 2022.
In 53 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 158 passes for 2,640 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Detroit Lions Current team2022–present
Selected in round 1, pick 12, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 43 of 53 games.
College: Ohio State, Alabama
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $83 million with the Detroit Lions.
- ActivatedActivated by the Detroit Lions.
- SuspendedSuspended by the NFL.
- SuspendedSuspended six games for violating the NFL gambling policy.
- ActivatedActivated by the Detroit Lions.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Detroit Lions.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Lions.
- TradedTraded by the Minnesota Vikings to the Detroit Lions for SAF Lewis Cine, a 2022 second-round pick (conditional) and a 2022 third-round pick (conditional).
- DraftedSelected by the Detroit Lions in round 1, pick 12.
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About Jameson Williams: Bio FAQ
How old is Jameson Williams?
Jameson Williams is 25 years old. He was born on March 26, 2001. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Jameson Williams?
Jameson Williams is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 184 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions.
How much does Jameson Williams weigh?
Jameson Williams weighs 184 pounds, his listed weight on the Detroit Lions roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Jameson Williams wear?
Jameson Williams wears number 1 for the Detroit Lions. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Jameson Williams play?
Jameson Williams plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, wearing number 1. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Jameson Williams play for?
Jameson Williams plays for the Detroit Lions as a wide receiver. He has been with the Lions since 2022.
Where did Jameson Williams go to college?
Jameson Williams played college football at Alabama, after attending Cardinal Ritter (MO). The Detroit Lions drafted him out of Alabama in 2022.
When was Jameson Williams drafted?
The Detroit Lions selected Jameson Williams in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick, out of Alabama.
What round was Jameson Williams drafted in?
Jameson Williams was a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 12th overall by the Detroit Lions.
What pick was Jameson Williams in the NFL Draft?
Jameson Williams was the 12th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round.
Where is Jameson Williams from?
Jameson Williams went to high school in Missouri, at Cardinal Ritter, before playing college football at Alabama.
When is Jameson Williams's birthday?
Jameson Williams's birthday is March 26. He was born on March 26, 2001 and is 25 years old.
How long has Jameson Williams been in the NFL?
2026 is Jameson Williams's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a first-round pick of the Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jameson Williams played for?
Jameson Williams has played for the Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What year did Jameson Williams enter the NFL?
Jameson Williams entered the NFL in 2022, when the Detroit Lions drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 5th season.