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ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams has played in 50% or more of the team's snaps in two straight games and is seeing his role increase as the season goes on. In his first full season with the team, the Alabama alum could see his role continuously evolve in a talented offense.
Detroit would benefit from a receiver who can win repeatedly on the outside. Amon-Ra St. Brown is a menace from the slot, but they lack options outside the numbers. That was supposed to be Williams' role. In Week 8, he played 41% of the team's snaps and had a 37% route participation. He only had three targets. Following a Week 9 bye, his role increased ever so slightly.
He played on 54% of the team's snaps in Week 10 and ran a route on 55% of the dropbacks. He only had two targets. This past weekend, his role grew again. He played on 65% of the snaps and ran a route on 66% of the team's dropbacks. If you believe in the talent and considering he was a first-round draft pick, there's good reason to do that, the evolving role should be exciting.
He had three targets in Week 11. He caught two of them for 44 yards and a touchdown. He's made a few splash plays this season, which includes another touchdown in Week 6, and had a touchdown called back in Week 10 due to a penalty. Williams is unlikely to become a consistent option.
Not with St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, and the team's duo of running backs, but he has big play potential and his increasing role is a positive sign. The Lions are a great offense and if Williams's role continues to grow, he might just start stacking some of those big plays. He's a solid stash right now and could be a solid boom or bust WR4 down the stretch.
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