The Detroit Lions (5-2) will host the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) in Week 9. 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 Williams Playing in Week 9?
Williams is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he 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 Williams in Week 9?
Detroit has won five of six games since being physically dominated in Lambeau to kick off the season, and in those five contests, Jameson Williams has seven catches on 18 targets.
We thought he was destined to be a centerpiece of this offense; calling him a secondary option isn’t even accurate.
In your living room, you have a primary couch that faces the TV and secondary seating options for those who are less invested in what is going on.
And then you have the tray table that you pull out when Uncle Mikey drops in unexpectedly. That’s what Williams is right now. The Lions look like a real threat in the NFC, and their highlight-making receiver isn’t contributing to it.
That’s not entirely true. His 16-yard ADOT requires defensive attention and thus opens up the shorter, more Jared Goff-friendly routes, but if he’s going to continue to be used as a sacrificial piece, how can we justify starting him?
The big plays are going to come, but to hold down a spot in my lineup weekly, I need that to be a piece of the puzzle, not the entire thing.
I’m hopeful that he can get on track sometime over the next month and give us a reason to play him as the stakes grow, but for now, I feel no obligation to play him. In 2022, he turned nine targets (across two games) into 30 yards against this hyper-aggressive Vikings bunch.
It’s gotten to the point where I’m OK with benching the 4-97-2 game that feels like it’ll come at some point if it means not having to absorb the risk of another 2-40-0 type of game.
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 9
Williams is projected to score 12.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Williams to have 3 receptions for 55 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 9 Weather Impact: Vikings at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.