Tyrell Williams

Week 11 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
In Week 10, Williams had three receptions on five targets, 25 yards, 54 air yards, zero touchdowns, 16% of the team targets, 30% of the team air yards, and finished as the half PPR WR59. Williams has only topped 90 yards twice this season but has scored a touchdown in 5 of 7 games.

The Bengals are thirteenth worst against wide receivers, per our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. With the assumption of rational coaching, Jon Gruden should feature Josh Jacobs more than the wide receivers. The Raiders are favored by 11 points at home and are implied for a week high 29.75 points. Gameflow is very difficult to predict in the NFL but on paper, this matchup looks better for Jacobs than Williams. However, Williams has shown it only takes one big play to put up a good fantasy performance. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Williams ranked as a high-end half PPR WR3.

Week 9 vs Detroit Lions
Williams has played five games this season and scored a touchdown in every game. In Week 8, he had three receptions on six targets, 91 yards, lead the team with 137 air yards, one touchdown, 20% of the team targets, and 49% of the team air yards.

Detroit cornerback, Darius Slay, is expected to return from a hamstring injury and will most likely provide shadow coverage on Williams. This is a slight downgrade for Williams but he has shown the ability to make big plays regardless of the matchup. The Lions defense is eighth-worst against wide receivers, as shown by our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. This game has the second-highest over/under (50.5). 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Williams ranked as a mid-range WR2.

Week 5 vs. Chicago Bears in London

Another week, another Tyrell Williams touchdown. He has scored a touchdown in every game this year. It’s a good thing he continues to score because his fantasy numbers would be atrocious without them. Through four weeks, he is the half PPR WR13 but 44% of his points have come from touchdowns. Negative regression could hit soon. In Week 4, he had three receptions on seven targets, 36 yards, one touchdown, 23% of the team targets, and 62% of the team air yards.

Williams has not practiced this week and is questionable to play in London against the Bears. Their secondary is tenth best against wide receivers, per our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. If Williams plays, he is a risky start. The Raiders are only implied for 17.75 points, so Williams’ touchdown streak is likely to come to an end. Monitor his status closely as we approach kickoff on Sunday.