Jameson Williams, a wide receiver, has gotten better every game this season.
He had to gradually increase his reps and responsibilities after being suspended for gambling, which kept him out of the first four games of the season. Subsequently, the production of huge plays gained popularity. Williams is coming off a game last week in which he was regularly involved in the passing game. He had a season-high four receptions, two of which were crucial catches that kept scoring drives going. This is maybe the most significant development of all.
“I’m looking forward to more (catches), but it was cool being involved and we got a good win,” Williams stated on Thursday. “Performed well. We received 40 points. The game was enjoyable.”
An excellent illustration of what this offense can look like when all of its components are working together, including Williams, is last week’s 42-17 victory over Denver. The Lions ran for 185 yards in the game, led by 100-yard performance from wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, two touchdowns from running back Jahmyr Gibbs, three touchdowns from tight end Sam LaPorta, and several crucial catches from wide receiver Josh Reynolds.
Williams’ four receptions for 47 yards (11.8 average) don’t exactly pop out of the stat sheet, but he did manage a few contested catches, a difficult catch down the sideline, and a run after the catch that demonstrated his explosiveness when the ball is in his hands. Among the receivers, only St. Brown played more snaps than him. That’s worth mentioning.
With regard to how he and his game have developed over the season to become a more significant component of the attack in the latter stages, Williams remarked, “I feel like it’s just a part of life, you have to grow up.”
“I believe that was the only thing that could be done. simply matured. Only needed to do a few things that weren’t what I was doing. Only needed to make numerous changes. I just had to make some changes and move on; I really don’t want to get into those kinds of things.”
The adjustments have undoubtedly benefited Detroit’s attack. When they are all clicking, this team is exceedingly difficult to stop, as demonstrated last week. This week in Minnesota, they’ll be aiming for a similar showing that could result in the team’s first division title in thirty years.
