2019 Receiving Stats
REC
5
YDS
112
TD
0
AVG
22.4
TAR
8
2019 Receiving Projections
2019 Fantasy Outlook
After barely playing his rookie year due to a back injury, the seventh overall pick from the 2017 draft showed encouraging signs during his second season. Although he saw only 66 targets (60th), Williams scored a whopping 10 times (T-6th) and averaged 10.1 YPT and 15.4 YPC. At 6-4, 220, Williams is a huge receiver with a massive catch radius, and the Chargers used him a lot near the goal line - nine (T-8th) of his 66 targets were from inside the 10, and he scored on six. Williams also runs well for his size with a 4.49 40 time at his pro day (he didn't run at the NFL combine). Chargers GM Tom Telesco gave Williams a vote of confidence in March, saying the 24-year-old wide receiver has the ability to handle a high-volume role, and Telesco backed up that confidence by letting Tyrell Williams (65 targets) leave for Oakland this offseason. That makes Mike Williams the primary red-zone and downfield weapon this year while Keenan Allen runs mostly short and intermediate routes. Allen is still the favorite to lead the team in targets, and the Chargers should have Hunter Henry at full strength, but Williams with more volume could push for the NFL lead in touchdowns. Read Past Outlooks
Shakes off knee injury
Williams (knee) was listed as full participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday.
ANALYSIS
With no limitations to begin Week 3 preparations, Williams has seemingly moved past the knee issue that rendered him a game-time call heading into last Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Lions. Williams handled his usual starting role in that contest and delivered a quality stat line, nabbing three of five targets for 83 yards. Given that tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is out for the foreseeable future and running back Melvin Gordon (contract dispute) continues to hold out, a healthy Williams could see his volume in the passing game increase in the games to come.
With no limitations to begin Week 3 preparations, Williams has seemingly moved past the knee issue that rendered him a game-time call heading into last Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Lions. Williams handled his usual starting role in that contest and delivered a quality stat line, nabbing three of five targets for 83 yards. Given that tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is out for the foreseeable future and running back Melvin Gordon (contract dispute) continues to hold out, a healthy Williams could see his volume in the passing game increase in the games to come.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Mike Williams' 2019 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
60.5Air Yards Per Snap
1.48% Team Air Yards
20.1%% Team Targets
11.6%Avg Depth of Target
15.1 YdsCatch Rate
62.5%Drop Rate
12.5%Avg Yds After Catch
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Texans pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
85.7
Cornerbacks
95.1
Safeties
114.6
Linebackers
24.5
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2019 Mike Williams Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Mike Williams' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
220 lbsVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2018
2017
A bad back derailed Williams' rookie season as he saw only 23 targets in 10 games. But last year's seventh overall pick is completely healthy heading into OTAs and will get the chance for a do-over. At 6-4, 218, Williams has excellent size and a massive catch radius, making him an ideal red-zone threat. Williams didn't run at the 2017 combine but turned in a 4.49 40 at his pro day. He's strong and athletic enough to make plays even when he doesn't have much separation. Another concern is the Chargers' densely packed depth chart - No. 1 target Keenan Allen finally stayed healthy, and at press time Tyrell Williams and Travis Benjamin are still on the team. But the Chargers didn't use such a high pick on Williams to have him sit, so he should have a chance to emerge as the team's No. 2 receiver behind Allen. Given Allen's extensive injury history, there's some upside here.
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Posts 83 receiving yards
Williams recorded three catches (on five targets) for 83 yards in Sunday's 13-10 defeat at Detroit. Afterward, he told Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register that the Chargers were "being cautious" with the knee injury that limited his practice reps during the week.
ANALYSIS
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Suiting up Sunday
Williams (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
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Still viewed as game-time call
Williams (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Lions, is still being viewed as a true game-time decision ahead of the Chargers' 1:00 p.m. EDT Week 2 kickoff, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Game-time decision
Coach Anthony Lynn noted Friday that Williams (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Lions, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports. "I just need to see that he can go out and play, and not hurt himself," said Lynn. "He has a couple more days, so we'll go day by day."
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Questionable for Week 2
Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Detroit.
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