The Detroit Lions (2-1) will host the Cleveland Browns (1-2) in Week 4. 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 4?
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 4?
We might have a problem here.
Part of what made Jameson Williams’ 2024 season so fun was that Detroit got creative. We know about the top speed, but Ben Johnson wanted him in space: sometimes that meant vertically, other times horizontally.
That hasn’t been the case through three weeks, and my dreams of further development are slowly being crushed.
- 2023: 16.0 aDOT
- 2024: 11.6 aDOT
- 2025: 17.8 aDOT
I’m not throwing in the towel just yet. Detroit has played two Super Bowl threats (Packers and Ravens), and it’s possible that they are uniquely built in such a way where Williams’ strengths are muted.
He killed the Bears in Week 2, but my concerns are less about the production and more about the opportunity. Williams hasn’t seen more than five targets in a game this season, and if he’s being asked to run fly patterns while Jared Goff is being asked to prioritize efficiency, this is going to be a season full of ups and downs.
In theory, this is a fine spot regardless. The Browns are stingy, but they are often challenged deep down the field, and this Lions offense playing at home is a different beast.
I’ve got Williams as a low-end WR2, ranking just ahead of veterans like Tyreek Hill, DJ Moore, and DK Metcalf, but I very much acknowledge that we are in a critical stretch where I need to see a usage change.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Williams’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Williams is projected to score 13.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Williams to have 4 receptions for 60 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Williams could also add 8 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Browns at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 4 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
