7 months agoNew York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) enters the 2024 season with a fresh opportunity to make an impact both in the NFL and fantasy football. Williams' final campaign with the Los Angeles Chargers was cut short when he tore his ACL in Week 3 last year. He's totaled 82 catches, 1,144 yards, and five touchdowns over his last 16 games (2022 and 2023). This type of production could make him a very real threat in New York, but that's contingent on him playing a near-full season at 100 percent health. The 29-year-old is still recovering from last season's ACL tear, and head coach Robert Saleh notes that Williams isn't a lock to play Week 1. He likened the wide receiver's rehab process to that of Breece Hall, who tore his ACL in 2022. Hall was able to play in Week 1 last year, but he spent the early part of the season on a snap count, splitting time with Dalvin Cook. When talking about Williams' recovery and timetable, Saleh said, "He knows he's got a road to trek, but at the same time, if he does it the right way, we're very confident that we'll have them ready for Week 1." We'll likely get some more clarity as the season gets closer, but for now, we can hope that Williams will be back to 100 percent within the first few weeks of the regular season. He's a decent investment at his current ADP of 114 (WR52). In 2022, Williams ranked 37th among wide receivers in expected fantasy points per game, 26th in expected points added, 24th in route win rate, and 12th in yards per target. Playing for the Jets allows him to benefit from the quarterbacking prowess of Aaron Rodgers, who excels versus man coverage and can support several fantasy relevant wide receivers. That's important because Williams will likely spend 2024 playing behind Garrett Wilson. Outside of Wilson, though, Williams lacks competition, which bodes well for his ability to produce. Volume leads to production, and Williams is shaping up to be a strong WR3/FLEX option as long as he can stay healthy.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBaller