Jameson Williams Week 7 Outlook - Lions at Vikings

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Fri, Oct 18th 2024, 1:05am EDT

Williams is the WR18 in fantasy points per game and is in the midst of a breakout season. It has been wonderful to watch. This is the version of Jameson Williams that I loved as a prospect entering the NFL. Among 77 qualifying wide receivers, Williams is first in separation and fifth in route win rate. He has earned a 19% target share, a 39.2% air-yard share, and a 27.1% first-read share while producing 2.59 YPRR. Goff will lean on Williams this week if Brian Flores blitzes like he has so far this season. Minnesota is second in the NFL in blitz rate (41.1%). Against the blitz, Williams has had a 25% target share, a 41.2% air-yard share, 4.77 YPRR (holy crap!), and a 35.3.% first-read share. Each of those metrics ranks first on Detroit against the blitz. Williams will run about 68% of his routes against Stephon Gilmore (66.7% catch rate and 69.7 passer rating) and Shaquill Griffin (42.9% catch rate and 49.1 passer rating).