The Detroit Lions will travel to take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Jameson Williams.
Is Jameson Williams Playing in Week 1?
Williams is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Lions’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jameson Williams in Week 1?
Jared Goff leads the NFL with 21 games of 250+ passing yards since the beginning of 2023, and while a new set of hands is pressing the buttons this year, I still expect this to be an efficient offense that supports two pass catchers weekly.
We are assuming that Amon-Ra St. Brown will deliver the fantasy goods weekly, meaning Sam LaPorta and Jameson Williams are stuck in an interesting spot. There will be some weeks where all three stars reward you, but the Packers were a top-5 defense in both yards per play and pass EPA, making that a tough sell in the season opener.
I’m inclined to favor Williams over LaPorta in this specific spot, mainly because Green Bay allowed the ninth-highest completion percentage on passes thrown 15+ yards downfield last season. Williams has only faced the Green and Gold twice over the past two seasons, but his seven grabs have totaled 131 yards, and that’s enough upside to buy into this week.
I like him this week, but I believe Williams will be a weekly evaluation that we gain confidence in evaluating as time passes. We will get an answer for how differently this offense functions under John Morton.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Jameson Williams’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Williams is projected to score 13.9 points in PPR formats. This includes 3.6 receptions for 61.3 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Lions at Packers
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 68 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 10 mph.
