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  • James Smith-Williams
  • DL #50
  • James
    Smith-Williams
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Bye Week12Rank149% Rostered-% Change-WK 17 Pts0.00WK 18 Pts0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsPts
1PIT
Loss, 10-18
0.00
2@PHI
Win, 22-21
0.00
3KC
Loss, 17-22
0.00
4NO
Win, 26-24
0.00
5TB
Win, 36-30
0.00
6@CAR
Win, 38-20
0.00
7SEA
Loss, 14-34
0.00
8@TB
Win, 31-26
3.00
9DAL
Win, 27-21
1.00
10@NO
Loss, 17-20
0.00
11@DEN
Loss, 6-38
0.00
12Bye  0.00
13LAC
Loss, 13-17
0.00
14@MIN
Loss, 21-42
0.00
15@LV
Win, 15-9
0.00
16NYG
Win, 34-7
0.00
17@WAS
Loss, 24-30
0.00
18CAR
Loss, 38-44
0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1PIT,
L 10-18
2----0.00
2@PHI,
W 22-21
1----0.00
3KC,
L 17-22
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4NO,
W 26-24
2----0.00
5TB,
W 36-30
2----0.00
6@CAR,
W 38-20
1----0.00
7SEA,
L 14-34
11---0.00
8@TB,
W 31-26
2----3.00
9DAL,
W 27-21
1----1.00
10@NO,
L 17-20
-----0.00
11@DEN,
L 6-38
-----0.00
12Bye-----0.00
13LAC,
L 13-17
-----0.00
14@MIN,
L 21-42
-----0.00
15@LV,
W 15-9
-----0.00
16NYG,
W 34-7
-----0.00
17@WAS,
L 24-30
-----0.00
18CAR,
L 38-44
-----0.00
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News

  • Season cut short by injury

    In 10 games in 2024, Smith-Williams (lower leg) recorded 24 tackles (12 solo) including 1.0 sacks.

    Analysis: Despite playing fewer games and fewer defensive snaps than in either season, Smith-Williams collected more tackles than he did in each of his last two campaigns. That he was more productive must have made it extra frustrating when he was knocked out of the last seven games of the year due to injuries. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason.

    Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR with leg injury

    The Falcons placed Smith-Williams (lower leg) on injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams appears to have aggravated a tibia injury during the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints, per Flick. Smith-Williams will be required to sit for at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return is Week 16 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 22.

    Published: Sat, Nov 16 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially out for Sunday

    Smith-Williams (lower leg) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that Smith-Williams was expected to miss Sunday's matchup in Denver, and Friday's injury report confirmed it. Expect DeAngelo Malone to serve as Atlanta's top rotational outside linebacker while Smith-Williams is sidelined in Week 11.

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely out for Week 11

    Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Smith-Williams (upper body) probably won't play Sunday at Denver, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Although it's not immediately clear when he picked it up, Smith-Williams is dealing with an upper body issue that looks like it's going to keep him out for at least one game. If he is sidelined, it could mean increased playing time for 2022 third-rounder DeAngelo Malone.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 9:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting looks in prominent role

    Smith-Williams has been getting first-team reps during training camp, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams signed with Atlanta in April after spending the first four years of his career in Washington. Originally considered a depth signing after recording a modest 7.0 sacks in 55 career games, the Falcons seem to have higher expectations for the 27-year-old.

    Published: Thu, Aug 1 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs with Atlanta

    Smith-Williams signed a one-year deal with the Falcons on Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams spent the first four seasons of his career with Washington, where he recorded seven sacks across 55 appearances. In 13 games last season, the 26-year-old logged 22 tackles and one sack. Smith-Williams should add depth at defensive end for the Falcons, and he'll likely slot in somewhere beind starters Ta'Quon Graham, Grady Jarrett (knee), and Zach Harrison (knee).

    Published: Mon, Apr 8 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records just 1.0 sacks

    Smith-Williams recorded 22 tackles (11 solo) and 1.0 sacks across 13 games (seven starts) in 2023.

    Analysis: The 2020 seventh-round pick became a starter after the Commanders traded away fellow DEs Chase Young and Montez Sweat in October, but Smith-Williams then missed four straight games with a hamstring injury between mid-November and mid-December. When all was said and done, he'd actually recorded fewer snaps, tackles and sacks than in 2022, and now he's scheduled for unrestricted free agency with a resume that suggests he'll be looking for a backup role.

    Published: Tue, Jan 23 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to go for Week 16

    Smith-Williams (hamstring) will play Sunday versus the Jets, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official website reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams will be active for the first time since Week 10 in Sunday's matchup with New York. The defensive lineman has recorded 14 tackles, including a sack, over the 10 games he's appeared in this season.

    Published: Fri, Dec 22 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play at Rams

    Smith-Williams (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game at the Rams, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams will miss his fourth straight game Sunday as he nurses a hamstring injury he sustained Week 10 at Seattle. Rookie fifth-rounder K.J. Henry projects to start in his place Week 15.

    Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs DNP

    Smith-Williams (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams remains sidelined since suffering the injury Week 10 against the Seahawks. The 26-year-old will likely need to practice Thursday in some capacity to put him on track to end his multi-week absence and play Sunday against the Rams.

    Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't suit up vs. Dolphins

    Smith-Williams (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams will be sidelined for his third straight week Sunday due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 10 at Seattle. Rookie fifth-rounder K.J. Henry again projects to start at defensive end in Smith-Williams' place in Week 13.

    Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't suit up at Dallas

    Smith-Williams (hamstring) is listed as out for Thursday's game at the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams will miss his second consecutive game in Week 12 as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 10 at Seattle. Rookie fifth-rounder K.J. Henry will probably start at defensive end in his place Thursday.

    Published: Wed, Nov 22 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't suit up vs. Giants

    Smith-Williams (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams will miss his first contest of the season in Week 11 as he deals with a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 10 at Seattle. Efe Obada figures to start at defensive end in Smith-Williams' place Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Nov 17 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice again

    Smith-Williams (hamstring) did not participate in practice for the second day in a row Thursday.

    Analysis: The defensive end left the Commanders' Week 10 game against the Seahawks with the injury. Smith-Williams has 14 tackles, including one sack, in 10 games this season.

    Published: Thu, Nov 16 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to return

    Smith-Williams is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game in Seattle due to a hamstring injury.

    Analysis: The severity of Smith-Williams' hamstring injury is uncertain at this time, but his status is up in the air. While he is out, Efe Obada and Andre Jones are candidates to fill in at defensive end.

    Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active for Week 1

    Smith-Williams (oblique) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams was considered questionable due to an oblique injury that popped up this week, but the injury isn't enough to sideline him for the season opener. The 2020 seventh-round pick has garnered a rotational role along Washington's defensive line the past two seasons, totaling 53 tackles and 5.5 sacks across 28 appearances. He'll likely take on a starting role at defensive end Sunday with Chase Young (neck) sitting out.

    Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially questionable for Week 1

    Smith-Williams (oblique) was listed as questionable Friday for Sunday's game versus Arizona.

    Analysis: After recovering from a concussion that forced him out of Washington's preseason finale, it will be a new oblique injury that places Smith-Williams' status for the regular-season opener up in the air. If Smith-Williams is forced to sit out, it will likely create additional pass-rush opportunities for Casey Toohill, K.J. Henry and William Bradley-King.

    Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for 2023

    Smith-Williams is healthy and ready to play this season, Scott Abraham reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams closed out last season in concussion protocols, but he's been fully cleared and was able to make the team's 53-man roster. This is something he doesn't take for granted, telling Abraham, "It's always a blessing to make a roster, very few spots all over the league." The NC State product also could be looking at a larger workload than usual Week 1 against the Cardinals with Efe Obada (knee) on IR and Chase Young's (neck) status still up in the air.

    Published: Sun, Sep 3 at 8:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to miss season finale

    Smith-Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 18 against Dallas, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams will miss a second straight game to end the 2022 season after sustaining a concussion in Week 16 versus the 49ers. Efe Obada will likely see an increase in usage on the defensive line in his absence Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Jan 6 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out with concussion

    Smith-Williams (concussion) is unavailable to play Sunday versus Cleveland, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams suffered a concussion against the 49ers in Week 16, failing to clear league head injury protocol in time to play this week. In his absence, Shaka Toney and Efe Obada could see slight increases in usage on the defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Dec 30 at 10:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Concussion confirmed

    Smith-Williams (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams was evaluated for a head injury during last week's loss to San Francisco and has since been diagnosed with a concussion. If the third-year defensive end doesn't return to practice Thursday, he'll have an uphill battle to be cleared for Sunday's matchup against Cleveland.

    Published: Wed, Dec 28 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has concussion check Saturday

    Smith-Williams was evaluated for a head injury during Saturday's 37-20 loss at San Francisco.

    Analysis: In the wake of the Commanders' Week 14 bye, Smith-Williams was reported to be in the concussion protocol, but he followed an LP/FP/FP practice regiment during Week 15 prep and didn't have a designation ahead of last Sunday's game against the Giants. He proceed to play 61 percent of the defensive snaps in that contest, and he manned his typical role this Saturday until he seemingly aggravated the head injury on his third-quarter sack of Brock Purdy. If he sustained another head injury,…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 4:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could return soon

    Smith-Williams remains in concussion protocols, but he's expected to return to practice Wednesday or Thursday, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams could technically return to practice in limited fashion, even if he hasn't fully completed all the steps in the league's concussion protocols, so it's unclear how close he is to gaining clearance. If he can, he should suit up Sunday against the Giants.

    Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Amasses another sack Sunday

    Smith-Williams recorded four tackles (three solo) and one sack during Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams continues to see starting snaps on the Commanders' defensive line, as he logged his second sack of the 2022 campaign in Week 5 against Tennessee. He'll now prepare for a quick turnaround Thursday against the Bears.

    Published: Tue, Oct 11 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 4

    Smith-Williams doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Dallas, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams was sidelined for the team's Week 3 loss to the Eagles, but it appears he'll be a full-go for Week 4. Across his first two appearances this season, the 2020 seventh-round pick has recorded three tackles and one sack while filling in for Chase Young (knee), who started the season on the PUP list.

    Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not available Sunday

    Smith-Williams (abdomen) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to an abdomen issue and was deemed questionable for Week 3. He was unable to get a full practice in Friday and has ultimately been ruled out. Casey Toohill (concussion) is also out, so Washington heads into the divisional matchup with William Bradley-King as the only healthy defensive end behind Montez Sweat and Shaka Toney.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Deemed questionable for Sunday

    Smith-Williams (abdomen) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, and while the severity of the issue remains unclear, he'll likely be a game-time decision Sunday. Casey Toohill (concussion) has been ruled out, so it's possible Washington heads into Week 3 with just two healthy defensive ends -- Shaka Toney and Montez Sweat.

    Published: Fri, Sep 23 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as starter

    Smith-Williams is listed as a starter on Washington's first depth chart of the regular season.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams replaces Chase Young, who is out for at least the first four games to finish up his rehab from an ACL injury. The former was a seventh-round pick in the 2020 draft and the latter taken second overall, but Williams did get some experience as a starter late last season after Young's injury, and had 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks in six starts. The 25-year-old hasn't done enough to warrant IDP interest and likely will move back to the bench later in the season.

    Published: Wed, Sep 7 at 5:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back for Week 18

    Smith-Williams (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams was sidelined for last week's loss to the Eagles but will be available for Sunday's season finale. The 2020 seventh-round pick has 26 tackles (nine solo) and two sacks through 13 games this year.

    Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 10:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not available Sunday

    Smith-Williams (illness) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams was deemed questionable after being limited throughout practices this week. However, the 2020 seventh-round pick will ultimately be unavailable for Washington in Week 17. With its top two defensive ends (Smith-Williams and Montez Sweat) sidelined, Washington will likely have to rely heavily on Casey Toohill, Shaka Toney and Olubunmi Rotimi.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • No longer on reserve/COVID-19 list

    Smith-Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and will be eligible to play Tuesday against the Eagles.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams joins two other Washington defensive ends who were activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. The imminent return of Montez Sweat (jaw) could mean just a smattering of defensive snaps for Smith-Williams in the immediate future.

    Published: Sat, Dec 18 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Week 14

    Smith-Williams (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams has played in every game this season and has seen an uptick in role of late. Overall, he's logged 25 total tackles with two sacks across 12 contests. Shaka Toney and Daniel Wise could see an increased role in Smith-Williams' absence.

    Published: Sat, Dec 11 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not on injury report

    Smith-Williams (shin) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

    Analysis: Smith-Wiliams likely won't play much on Washington's crowded defensive line, but Washington has a place for him on special teams. The 2020 seventh-round pick logged 98 defensive snaps and 274 special-teams snaps as a rookie.

    Published: Thu, Sep 9 at 8:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't suit up Saturday

    Smith-Williams (shin) was unavailable to play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Ravens, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams had shin surgery this offseason and apparently is still getting back to 100 percent. He appeared in 14 contests and registered 10 tackles during his rookie season with Washington. The 24-year-old will compete with 2021 seventh-round pick Shaka Toney for the role of primary backup to Chase Young.

    Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Week 9

    Smith-Williams (concussion) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams has fully cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol, setting him up to handle his usual role against the Giants. The rookie seventh-round pick primarily contributes on special teams.

    Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Upgrades to full practice

    Smith-Williams (concussion) was a full practice participant Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: It's unknown whether Smith-Williams still technically remains in concussion protocol, but the fact that he improved from limited to full practice participation between Wednesday and Thursday bodes well for his status moving forward. If the seventh-round rookie is able to clear league protocol in time for Sunday afternoon's matchup against the Giants, he could be made active for his sixth appearance of 2020.

    Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play against Cowboys

    Smith-Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Smith-Williams will need to clear the concussion protocol before he can return to game action, and he'll have an extra week to do so with Washington on bye in Week 8 before a Week 9 clash with the NFC East rival Giants.

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 10:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Thursday

    Smith-Williams was sidelined at Thursday's practice due to a concussion.

    Analysis: It's likely that the rookie out of North Carolina State resides in concussion protocol, as he's missed the last two practice days this week. Smith-Williams will need to be cleared by independent NFL doctors in order to suit up in game action again, so if he's forced to miss Sunday's game against Dallas, Casey Toohill would be in line for a very slight uptick in snaps.

    Published: Thu, Oct 22 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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