Man, if you were waiting for Jameson Williams to finally drop that breakout game, Week 4 was it! The Detroit receiver finally showed what he can do, pulling in six catches for a massive 102 yards on eight targets against Carolina. We’ve been hearing about this guy for a while, and that performance at Carolina was exactly what everyone has been hoping for, signaling the Lions are really trying to get him going in their offense.
Williams Finally Breaks Out, But Where’s the End Zone?
Alright, so Williams absolutely exploded for over a hundred yards, which is huge! He averaged 7.7 targets per game in his past three outings, which is a positive sign. But here is the stat that’s still making fantasy managers scratch their heads: he still hasn’t scored a single touchdown this season. Zero! Think about that, 102 yards and no trips to paydirt. It is wild, right? Despite that, he is projected for 13.4 points this week and is a high-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. For Week 5, Williams gets another sweet matchup against Arizona. The Cardinals’ defense has let six different receivers score at least 12.4 PPR points already this season, including two in each of their last two games. This looks like a prime spot for Williams to keep that momentum going and, hopefully, finally find the end zone.
Waddle’s Rollercoaster Ride and the WR Injury Mess
On the flip side, Jaylen Waddle in Denver has been a real head-scratcher. He has had two games with at least 14.5 PPR points, which is solid, but then two games with 6.4 PPR points or less. Talk about inconsistency! The good news is he finally scored his first touchdown with the Broncos in Week 4 at San Francisco, and he is averaging 7.7 targets per game in his past three outings. That’s a good sign, especially with Pat Bryant out with an ankle injury, which could mean an extra target or two for Waddle. This week, Waddle faces a Chargers defense that has given up at least 12.3 PPR points to six different receivers in four games. He’s also projected as a high-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver, so it looks like a good spot for him to build on that touchdown. Seriously, injuries are just wrecking the receiver position across the league. We’re talking Ja’Marr Chase out with a concussion, Tee Higgins with a groin injury, D.J. Moore with a shoulder issue, Ladd McConkey with a foot problem, Terry McLaurin battling a hamstring, and even DeVonta Smith was out with a hamstring. It means guys like Dohnte Meyers, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Tre Harris, and Antonio Williams could all be starting in three-receiver leagues. Even Darius Cooper, Roman Wilson, and Malik Washington are playing well enough to be useful. It is a crazy scene out there, but hey, opportunity knocks!
So what’s the deal for Week 5? Can Jameson Williams finally snag that first touchdown and truly arrive? Can Jaylen Waddle keep his momentum going and find some consistency against the Chargers? This weekend is huge for both these guys and for fantasy teams everywhere trying to navigate this wild season.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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