Fantasy Player Profile
vs. CIN: #22 vs opposing RB - 28.80 FPA
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @LA, | 12 | - | 28 | - | - | 8.00 |
| 2 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Targeted five times
Williams rushed six times for 12 yards and caught four passes for 28 yards in the Bears' 34-14 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams played 43 percent of the snaps, though he saw a higher concentration of those when the game was out of hand. However, he was mixed in with David Montgomery while the game was in question, and he appears to be the clear No. 2 back who will get regular playing time to keep Montgomery fresh. With solid receiving ability, Williams offers potential flex value in fantasy leagues that award a point per reception.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 6:20am by Rotowire.com
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Does little in preseason finale
Williams carried the ball five times for 11 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Titans.
Analysis: Getting the start with David Montgomery resting ahead of Week 1, Williams made little impact and got stuffed for no gain on two of his carries, including on a fourth-and-1 from the Titans' 49-yard line. With Tarik Cohen (knee) still on the PUP list and looking iffy for Week 1 against the Rams, Williams appears set as the Bears' No. 2 running back to begin the season, but the downgrade in offensive environment will make it difficult for him to match the efficiency or production he displayed with…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 8:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Draws preseason start
Williams rushed five times for eight yards while hauling in a two-yard reception in the Bears' 41-15 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday.
Analysis: With David Montgomery sitting out, Williams served as Chicago's primary back with the first-team offense. However, with Andy Dalton largely unable to move the offense and the offensive line not creating much space, Williams was unable to get in a groove and was largely ineffective with his chances. Regardless, with Tarik Cohen (knee) still missing time, Williams should have a role as the backup to Montgomery once the season begins, and it's possible he sees work on passing downs.
Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressing in camp
Williams has been a standout for the Bears during early training-camp sessions, with the running back impressing as a pass catcher in particular, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.
Analysis: While being used as a receiver, Williams has been able to create space against teammate Roquan Smith, who is one of the best coverage linebackers in the league. With Tarik Cohen (knee) slated to miss at least a few weeks to begin the season, Williams could be positioned to earn an increased role as a receiving back. He's already proven to be adept in that capacity, having caught at least 20 passes in each of his six years in the league.
Published: Wed, Aug 4 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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Slated for backup role
Williams could be a direct replacement at running back if David Montgomery misses time, Sean Hammond of the Daily Herald reports.
Analysis: When Montgomery missed a game in 2020, the Bears lacked a reliable replacement, but after averaging 4.5 yards per carry in 2019 before opting out last year, Williams potentially fills that void in the offense. In addition, Williams caught 30 passes in his last year with the Chiefs, so he also could see involvement in the passing game. Unless his projected role is expected to grow, he'll likely be a depth option who could be available on waivers after fantasy drafts have concluded for fantasy…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 8 at 6:01am by Rotowire.com
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Lands in Windy City
Williams agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Williams flourished in an offensive system that Bears head coach Matt Nagy helped to define back during his time as coordinator for the Chiefs, and he worked with Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor back in Miami. As a result, Williams should be an ideal fit in Chicago's scheme. It's worth noting, however, that neither Williams nor Nagy actually held tenure in Kansas City simultaneously. After the Super Bowl LIV star opted out of the 2020 campaign due to concerns relating to COVID-19 before…read more
Published: Wed, Mar 24 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Kansas City
Williams will be released by Kansas City, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star, Williams' release will save the Chiefs $2.175 million against their salary cap. The running back opted out of the 2020 season, but plans to resume playing in 2021.The 28-year-old, who logged 111 carries for 498 yards and five TDs in 11 games during the 2019 campaign, should catch on elsewhere as a depth back, but he has the ability to carve out a larger role down the road in the right team context.
Published: Tue, Mar 16 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected back in 2021
Williams, who opted out of the 2020 campaign, is expected to return for the Chiefs and play next season, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Williams and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif are both expected to return for Kansas City in 2021 after both opted out of the team's 2020 campaign. With Clyde Edwards-Helaire coming off a solid rookie season, in which he managed 1,100 yards from scrimmage in 13 games, Williams looks likely to be No. 2 on the depth chart in his age-29 campaign, but he certainly boasts the skill set to succeed in a change-of-pace role. With Le'Veon Bell set to hit free agency, Williams' strongest offseason…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 8 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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Opts out of 2020 campaign
The Chiefs announced Wednesday that Williams will opt out of the 2020 season.
Analysis: Several players have already chosen to opt out of the 2020 season, but no player's decision to date has as significant fantasy implications as Williams'. With Williams slated to be unavailable this season, rookie first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire is now on track to serve as the undisputed top running back in the Chiefs' high-powered offense.
Published: Wed, Jul 29 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Undeterred by Edwards-Helaire
Despite competing with Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the backfield, Williams expects to enjoy a breakout season in 2020, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams is 28 years old and entering the second season of a two-year, $5.1 million extension, while Edwards-Helaire is a 21-year-old first-round pick. The rookie may be the one with the significant investment behind him, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll enter Week 1 in the lead role. An abbreviated offseason program should work in favor of Williams, who already has two seasons of experience in Andy Reid's offense, highlighted by 540 total yards and 10 touchdowns in five playoff…read more
Published: Mon, Jul 6 at 7:30am by Rotowire.com
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Could keep starting job
Chiefs GM Brett Veach told Pro Football Talk that Williams will retain his spot atop the depth chart while sharing the backfield workload with Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Analysis: Veach may be referring to training camp -- whenever that happens -- rather than making any promises for Week 1. After all, Veach may have referred to Williams as his starter, but the GM then referred to the rookie as a "franchise running back" and "special and unique." The Chiefs presumably will allow Williams and Edwards-Helaire to compete for touches, giving the first-round pick an opportunity to emerge as the lead back even if the veteran technically remains the starter. Given the immense…read more
Published: Fri, May 1 at 4:29am by Rotowire.com
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Facing new competition
Williams has a new competitor in the backfield following the Chiefs' selection of LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Adam Teicher of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Edwards-Helaire's smaller frame (5-foot-7) and an unconventional offseason ahead for NFL teams could still position Williams to play a key contributing role for the Chiefs during the 2020 season. However, the first-round selection of a running back dims Williams' prospects of serving as the team's workhorse of the future, especially with his contract set to expire following 2020. In addition to rushing for 1,414 yards and 16 touchdowns on 215 carries (6.6 YPC), Edwards-Helaire reeled in 55…read more
Published: Fri, Apr 24 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Option to be picked up
With the Chiefs planning to pick up Williams' contract option, the running back is slated to earn $2.3 million in 2020, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Over his past two campaigns with Kansas City, Williams combined for 161 carries for 754 yards, to go along with 53 catches for 373 yards and 13 total TDs through 27 games. The 27-year-old capped things last season by rushing 17 times for 104 yards and a TD while hauling in four passes for 29 yards and another score during the Chiefs' 31-20 win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. As things stand, Williams continues to profile as the team's top backfield option, with the likes of Darrel Williams,…read more
Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 7:04am by Rotowire.com
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Eclipses century mark in SB LIV win
Williams rushed 17 times for 104 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of eight targets for 29 yards and another score during the Chiefs' 31-20 win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday. He also fumbled once, but it was recovered by the offense.
Analysis: Had it not been for Patrick Mahomes' spectacular second-half performance, Williams arguably had a rightful claim to MVP honors with his impressive performance in a stadium he once called his home field. The former Dolphin consistently fought successfully for yardage against a stingy 49ers defense, and he sealed the victory courtesy of a back-breaking 38-yard scoring scamper with 1:12 remaining in the contest. A drive earlier, Williams got into the end zone through the air, successfully getting…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 2 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores with 89 scrimmage yards
Williams carried 17 times for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Titans. He also caught five passes for an additional 44 yards in the 35-24 win.
Analysis: Williams struggled on the ground as he finished averaging just 2.6 yards per carry. He salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective with a three-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and rounded out his performance with an excellent showing as a receiver. Williams has totaled 157 scrimmage yards in two postseason performances, but he's scored four touchdowns and should be a focal point of the offense in the Super Bowl against either the 49ers or the Packers.
Published: Sun, Jan 19 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Three scores in divisional round
Williams ran for 47 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries and caught two of six targets for 21 receiving yards and an additional TD during Sunday's 51-31 divisional-round win against Houston.
Analysis: Williams' first score was the snowball that started the avalanche, as Kansas City went on to rack up an additional 35 unanswered points after he hauled in a 17-yard TD pass from Patrick Mahomes at the 9:55 mark of the second quarter. He was an effective red-zone rusher in addition to his contributions in the passing game, punching in five- and one-yard TD runs during the third quarter to help KC balloon its lead to 17 points before Houston finally broke its scoreless streak. Williams has now…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 12 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Strikes twice in huge win
Williams ran for 124 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries during Sunday's 31-21 win over the Chargers. He added 30 yards on four receptions.
Analysis: Williams extended Kansas City's lead to two scores midway through the third quarter when he kept his footing after an attempted group tackle, spun out, and raced down the sideline for a game-changing 84-yard touchdown. He struck again from seven yards out to put the game away in the fourth quarter. Williams has come out of the gate hot after missing several weeks with a rib injury, accounting for 246 total yards and three touchdowns in two games. The Chiefs get a bye next week and will play…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads backfield and scores
Williams rushed 16 times for 65 yards and caught three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Bears.
Analysis: LeSean McCoy was a healthy scratch for this contest, leaving Williams as the unquestioned lead back in his return from a three-game injury layoff. The 27-year-old didn't appear to be limited by the ribs injury that kept him on the shelf, dominating the backfield touches with 19 and averaging 4.1 yards per carry. Next week's opponent, the Los Angeles Chargers, are one of the toughest teams to throw on but can be beat on the ground (110.3 rushing yards allowed per game), making Williams a…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 9:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go this week
Williams (rib) has been cleared to play in Sunday night's contest against the Bears, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams heads into the contest minus a Week 16 injury designation after practicing fully Friday. That removes the risk in terms of him being potentially being a Sunday night scratch, but it remains to be seen how much work he'll see in his first game action since Week 11. With that in mind, LeSean McCoy, Spencer Ware and Darwin Thompson -- who formed a Week 15 backfield timeshare -- are also in the mix, a context that makes Williams' volume Sunday difficult to project.
Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains limited at practice
Williams (rib) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Back-to-back limited practices to start the week increase the chances that Williams could return to action Sunday night against the Bears. We'll circle back on his status Friday to see if the running back heads into the weekend listed as questionable, or minus a Week 16 injury designation.
Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited Wednesday
Williams (rib) was limited at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Williams last saw game action Nov. 18, but the fact that he's started the current week as a practice participant -- albeit a limited one -- suggests that there's a chance he could rejoin the Chiefs' backfield Sunday against the Bears. His absence in the Chiefs' Week 15 loss to the Broncos was also attributed in part to an illness, but the team's official injury report only lists Williams' sore left rib as a concern heading into the matchup with Chicago.
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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At practice Wednesday
Williams (ribs/illness) will participate in Wednesday's practice, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: It won't be known until after the session concludes whether Williams was a limited or full participant, but the fact that he's opening Week 16 on the practice field can be viewed as a positive. The 27-year-old looked to have just about moved past his rib injury in Week 15 after practicing Wednesday and Thursday, but an illness kept him sidelined Friday and ultimately caused him to miss a third consecutive game. Assuming Williams has recovered from both the rib injury and illness ahead of…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Williams (rib/illness) is inactive for Sunday's home game against the Broncos, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: With Williams inactive for the third straight game, the Chiefs will roll with a backfield committee of LeSean McCoy - who led the team with 11 carries for 39 yards last weekend against the Patriots -- Spencer Ware and Darwin Thompson. With a time-share in play, each back is in line to get some touches, but unless a hot hand emerges Sunday, neither of the trio possesses a bankable fantasy ceiling in Week 15 in wintry weather conditions in Kansas City.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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Trending toward inactive status
Williams (rib/illness), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, is expected to be inactive for the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Official word on Williams' status will come around 11:30 a.m. ET, when the Chiefs release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff. After missing the Chiefs' previous two games with sore ribs, Williams appeared to put himself on track to return this weekend after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday, but his hopes of playing took a hit when an illness prevented him from practicing Friday. With Williams likely to be sidelined for another game, the Chiefs will lean on a…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 5:20am by Rotowire.com
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Tending to illness, rib injury
Williams (rib), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, missed practice Friday due to an illness, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Williams had been a limited participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday, so his downgrade in activity therefore can't be attributed to a setback with his rib issue, which cost him the previous two games. Even if Williams does suit up this weekend, it'll be difficult to predict what his Week 15 workload might look like with LeSean McCoy, Spencer Ware and Darwin Thompson also in the team's backfield mix. Added clarity on Williams' Week 15 status should arrive no later than Sunday at 11:30…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice, listed as questionable
Williams (rib) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos after not practicing Friday.
Analysis: Though soreness on the left side of his rib cage prevented Williams from playing in the past two games and limited his participation in practices Wednesday and Thursday, it was an illness that kept him off the field Friday, per Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. The missed opportunity to upgrade his activity level in practice will result in Williams carrying a designation into the weekend, making it difficult to project if he'll be ready to go once Sunday arrives. If Williams ends up sitting…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Not at practice Friday
Williams (ribs) wasn't spotted at Friday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With that, Williams appears to be trending toward an inactive status Sunday against the Broncos. If that transpires, the Chiefs' Week 15 backfield would be headed by LeSean McCoy and Spencer Ware, with Darwin Thompson also mixing in.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 10:16am by Rotowire.com
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Logs another limited practice
Williams (ribs) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: We'll circle back on Williams' status Friday, but back-to-back practices -- albeit in a limited capacity -- give him a solid shot to rejoin the Chiefs' backfield Sunday against the Broncos. In such a scenario, he'd probably head a Week 15 committee that would also include LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and Spencer Ware.
Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to begin week
Williams (ribs) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Analysis: Williams' ability to begin Week 15 on the practice field in some capacity bodes well for his early chances of returning to action Sunday against the Broncos. How his injured ribs respond to workouts Thursday and Friday will go a long way to determining his odds of playing this weekend, as well as how extensive his potential snap count might be while he rejoins a backfield that includes LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and Spencer Ware.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Williams (ribs) will participate in Wednesday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams is practicing for the first time since sustaining an injury to the left side of his ribs Week 11 against the Chargers. It won't be known until after practice concludes whether Williams was a limited or full participant, but the fact that he was on the field for the Chiefs' first session of Week 15 offers hope that he'll put an end to a two-game absence Sunday versus Denver. Once cleared to play, Williams will rejoin a backfield mix that includes LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out again Sunday
Williams (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at New England, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Williams has yet to practice since taking a knee to the left side of his ribs during a Week 11 win against the Chargers, even with the benefit of the Chiefs' late bye. He'll thus miss a second straight game while LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and potentially recent signee Spencer Ware man the backfield.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Friday
Williams (ribs) wasn't spotted on the field for the early portion of Friday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Williams set to miss his third practice of the week, he looks destined to miss a second straight game Sunday in New England. Williams will receive an official designation later Friday, when the Chiefs issue their final injury report of Week 14. LeSean McCoy and Darwin Thompson are expected to lead the Chiefs' backfield in Williams' stead, while new acquisition Spencer Ware may also have a role in the game plan.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 10:06am by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined Thursday
Williams (ribs) won't practice Thursday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Given Williams' iffy status and the fact that Darrel Williams (hamstring) has landed on injured reserve, the Chiefs' top healthy backfield options as Sunday's game against the Patriots approaches are LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and the recently added Spencer Ware.
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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Absent from practice
Williams (ribs) isn't practicing Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Williams still has a shot to play Sunday against the Patriots, but his absence from practice to begin the week isn't a positive early sign for his status. With Darrel Williams (hamstring) also not practicing, the Chiefs' healthy backfield currently consists of LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson and Spencer Ware. Damien hasn't practiced in any fashion since injuring the left side of his ribs in the Week 11 win over the Chargers.
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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Could return to face Patriots
Williams (ribs) has a shot to play in Sunday's game against the Patriots, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams may have a chance to suit up, but the Chiefs' recent signing of Spencer Ware suggests that's far from a sure thing. The team now has five running backs on the 53-man roster, with Darrel Williams nursing a hamstring injury while Ware joins LeSean McCoy and Darwin Thompson among the healthy group. Damien Williams injured his ribs in Week 11 and was inactive for the Week 13 win over Oakland, unable to take advantage of the extra time to recover during a Week 12 bye. Prior to the injury,…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 6:26am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play in Week 13
Coach Andy Reid said that Williams (ribs) will sit out Sunday's game against the Raiders, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Even with a Week 12 bye to recover, Williams couldn't shake off the rib injury that forced his early departure in the Chiefs' previous game Nov. 18 versus the Chargers. With their top running back sidelined, the Chiefs will likely turn to a combination of LeSean McCoy and Darrel Williams to assume most of the snaps out of the backfield. After Damien's early exit against the Chargers, McCoy went on to play 40 percent of the offensive snaps and took 11 touches for 57 yards and a touchdown.…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Misses another practice
Williams (ribs) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Williams is dealing with sore ribs and back-to-back absences cloud his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders. He'll presumably need to practice in some capacity Friday in order to have a chance to suit up this weekend. If he's out or limited against Oakland, Darrel Williams and LeSean McCoy would be in line for added backfield touches in Week 13.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Williams (ribs) won't practice Wednesday, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: The lack of activity isn't a great early sign regarding Williams' status for Sunday's game against the Raiders, but his outlook on that front would brighten if he's able to return to practice Thursday in any capacity. If he's unable to go this weekend, added backfield touches would be available for Darrel Williams and LeSean McCoy.
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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Done for day
Williams (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: While being tackled by veteran linebacker Thomas Davis in the second quarter, Williams took a knee to the rib cage and spent multiple minutes on the ground. While he was eventually able to walk off the field under his own power, it's possible Williams will miss more action. In the meantime, LeSean McCoy and Darrel Williams will take over at running back for the remainder of Monday's game.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Leaves Monday's game
Williams (rib) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Williams was banged up after a carry in the second quarter, and was forced to leave the game. He subsequently headed to the locker room and will look to get extra treatment ahead of the third quarter. As long as he's sidelined, the healthy running backs for the Chiefs have dwindled down to Darrel Williams and LeSean McCoy.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 6:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up Monday
Williams (personal) is listed as active Monday against the Chargers, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Excused from practice Friday and Saturday to tend to a family matter, Williams nonetheless traveled with the team to Mexico City for this divisional clash. He will have to contend with LeSean McCoy for reps after the latter was a healthy scratch Week 10. However, in the seven contests in which both running backs were active this season, Williams still averaged 11 touches and 49 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring four touchdowns.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 3:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Seemingly on track to play Monday
Williams (personal) rejoined the Chiefs in Mexico City and is expected to play Monday against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: After being excused from practice Friday to tend to a family matter, Williams was tagged with a questionable designation Saturday, implying some uncertainty about his ability to make the trip to Mexico. Rapoport's latest report suggests that Williams has at least temporarily taken care of the family matter, so the expectation is that he'll be ready to lead the Kansas City backfield. It's a welcome development for Williams' fantasy managers, who likely won't have to sweat out his status leading…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 8:24am by Rotowire.com
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Earns questionable designation
Williams (personal) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Williams did not practice Friday or Saturday, but the running back is traveling with the team to Mexico City and is expected to play according to Adam Teicher of ESPN.com. While it remains a mystery as to why Williams has been unable to practice, reports at least right now seem to indicate nothing should impact his status for Monday, although fantasy owners would be wise to monitor his status leading up to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Sat, Nov 16 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Expects to travel with team
Williams (non injury-related) is again not with the Chiefs for Saturday's practice due to personal reasons but is expected to travel with the team to Mexico for Monday's matchup with the Chargers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Both of Williams' absences this week have been excused, so his availability for Monday night's game does not appear to be in jeopardy. The Chiefs' final injury report, which has yet to come out, will presumably confirm that notion.
Published: Sat, Nov 16 at 11:17am by Rotowire.com
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Excused absence from practice
Williams (not injury-related) won't practice Friday, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports
Analysis: Per the report, the running back's Friday absence is an excused one, so at this stage it doesn't appear his availability for Monday night's game against the Chargers is in question. Saturday's final Week 11 injury report should confirm that notion, one way or the other.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 10:01am by Rotowire.com
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Earns 24 touches in McCoy's absence
Williams ran for 77 yards on 19 carries and added 32 yards on five catches during Sunday's 35-32 loss to the Titans. He lost a fumble during the contest.
Analysis: Williams saw a season-high 24 touches Sunday as LeSean McCoy sat on account of recent fumbling issues. As luck would have it, Williams had the ball stripped from him midway through the second quarter and returned for a touchdown by Tennessee linebacker Rashaan Evans. It was Williams' first fumble of the season and just his second since the start of the 2017 season, so don't expect too much of a fallout -- even though McCoy is averaging a full yard more per carry this season. Next Monday brings…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated to head ground game
Williams' teammate, LeSean McCoy is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, ESPN's Adam Teicher reports.
Analysis: McCoy logged just three carries and one target in Week 9, but this news confirms that Williams -- who rushed for 125 yards on 12 carries (including a 91-yard run) last weekend against the Vikings -- will continue to head the Chiefs' ground game Sunday, while Darrel Williams and Darwin Thompson profile as complementary options. Meanwhile, the contest will also mark the return to action of star QB Patrick Mahomes (knee), which figures to provide a boost to the Kansas City offense as a whole.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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Breaks through in Week 9 win
Williams rushed 12 times for 125 yards and a touchdown and secured both his targets for three yards in the Chiefs' 26-23 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams' made his fantasy day with a spectacular 91-yard scoring run midway through the third quarter that erased a 16-10 deficit. The veteran running back hadn't eclipsed 30 rushing yards in any game this season prior to Sunday, however, and he'd have barely accomplished the feat against the Vikings had it not been for his game-long scamper. Therefore, Williams will remain a speculative play going into a Week 10 battle against the Titans.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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