The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears in Week 2. 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 2?
Williams is not on the injury report and is expected to 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 2?
My interest is piqued.
Not every game is going to look like Sunday looked for the reigning NFC North champs, but it was an ugly showing, and it was the first data point we got in their world post Ben Johnson.
Given the changes on the coaching staff, is it possible that we have a new role for Jameson Williams?
- Week 1: 5.4 aDOT, 11.6% target rate
- 2024: 11.6 aDOT, 19.2% target rate
I’m not sounding the alarm after 60 bad minutes, but if this proves sticky, Williams is going to have a hard time hitting your lineup, let alone returning value on the fifth-round pick you spent on him this summer.
I suspect we get clarity this weekend, for better or worse.
Last season, JaMo caught five of seven targets in both games against Chicago, but with very different results:
- Week 13: 28 yards, 9.6 PPR points, 6.6 aDOT
- Week 16: 143 yards, TD, 26 PPR points, 14.2 aDOT
I’m cautiously optimistic, but this Bears defense looked improved on Monday night. Williams is a low-end WR3/Flex for me this weekend, ranking behind Rome Odunze as a promising young receiver taking the field in this matchup.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Williams’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Williams is projected to score 12.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Williams to have 3 receptions for 57 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Williams could also add 7 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Bears at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
