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Fantasy Player Profile Nick Williams

  • Nick Williams
  • DL #95
  • Nick
    Williams
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  • Manager: FA
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@NE: #23 vs opposing DL - 15.82 FPA
Bye Week5Rank101% Rostered-% Change-WK 12 Pts2.00WK 13 Proj. Pts1.48
2023 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1MIA
Loss, 34-36
3.00
2@TEN
Loss, 24-27
1.00
3@MIN
Win, 28-24
3.00
4LV
Win, 24-17
1.50
5Bye  0.00
6DAL
Loss, 17-20
4.50
7@KC
Loss, 17-31
0.00
8CHI
Win, 30-13
1.00
9@NYJ
Win, 27-6
1.00
10DET
Loss, 38-41
2.50
11@GB
Loss, 20-23
2.00
12BAL
Loss, 10-20
2.00
13@NE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
14DEN
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
0.00
15@LV
Thu 5:15 pmGet Tickets
0.00
16BUF
Sat 5:00 pmGet Tickets
0.00
17@DEN
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
0.00
18KC
TBDGet Tickets
0.00
2023 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1MIA,
L 34-36
1---13.00
2@TEN,
L 24-27
-----1.00
3@MIN,
W 28-24
2----3.00
4LV,
W 24-17
1----1.50
5Bye-----0.00
6DAL,
L 17-20
21---4.50
7@KC,
L 17-31
-----0.00
8CHI,
W 30-13
-----1.00
9@NYJ,
W 27-6
1----1.00
10DET,
L 38-41
2----2.50
11@GB,
L 20-23
1----2.00
12BAL,
L 10-20
2----2.00
13@NE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
14DEN,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
15@LV,
Thu 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
16BUF,
Sat 5:00 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
17@DEN,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
18KC,
TBDGet Tickets
-----0.00
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News

  • No injury designation

    Williams (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Williams was unable to practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, but he shed his injury designation by logging a full practice session Friday. Across the last two weeks, he's racked up six tackles (four solo).

    Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 6:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing knee injury

    Williams didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

    Analysis: Williams exited Sunday's loss to the Bengals with an ankle injury, but he's now sitting out practice due to a knee issue. The 31-year-old will likely need to practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance of suiting up this weekend versus the Rams.

    Published: Wed, Oct 20 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to return

    Williams (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Losing Williams would be a big blow to the Lions' defensive unit, and it remains to be seen if he'll be back before the game comes to an end. Expect Levi Onwuzurike to take his place while he's being evaluated.

    Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active against San Francisco

    Williams (COVID-19 list) is active Sunday against the 49ers.

    Analysis: Williams was activated from the COVID-19 list earlier this week and will be part of the active roster for the season opener, though it remains to be seen just how big of a role he'll have. The veteran defensive end notched 23 tackles (12 solo) through 14 games with the Lions last season, and it's possible his role grows heading into the 2021 campaign.

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 9:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes off COVID list

    The Lions activated Williams (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Williams spent roughly 10 days away from the practice field while progressing through the league's COVID-19 protocols. The veteran defensive end notched 23 tackles (12 solo) through 14 games with the Lions last season, and it's possible his role grows heading into the 2021 campaign.

    Published: Thu, Aug 19 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on COVID list

    Williams was placed on the Lions' reserve/COVID list Monday.

    Analysis: Williams, when healthy, is expected to once again provide depth at defensive end for Detroit. He recorded 22 tackles (11 solo) and one sack across 14 games for the team last season. He will need to pass all the league's protocols before returning to camp.

    Published: Mon, Aug 9 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to return

    Williams left Sunday's game due to an ankle injury.

    Analysis: After suffering an ankle injury at the start of the second half Sunday, Williams is questionable to return. The veteran plays a key role for Detroit's defensive line and has recorded 22 tackles (11 solo) and one sack this season.

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • All clear Wednesday

    Williams (shoulder) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Williams was forced to miss last week's game against Washington due to the shoulder issue, but he appears on track for a return. Now that he appears fully healthy, expect the veteran to assume his usual starting role at one of the defensive tackle positions for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

    Published: Thu, Nov 19 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Williams (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against Washington.

    Analysis: Williams was unable to practice two of the three sessions this week with the shoulder issue, so this news isn't quite surprising. The starting defensive tackle has played at least 50 percent of snaps in the past four games, so his absence will hurt the defensive front. With Williams sidelined, look for an uptick in snaps for Frank Herron and John Penisini on the interior of the defensive line Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 10

    Williams (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Williams battled a shoulder injury in the early stages of the season, and it's not clear if this shoulder injury is related to that one. Either way, the starting defensive tackle will hope to play through it come Sunday. If Williams is unable to do so, John Penisini should see extra snaps on the interior of Detroit's defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go for Week 3

    Williams (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams upgraded to a full practice Friday after a pair of limited sessions to start the week, clearing him for the Lions' Week 3 trip to Arizona. He recorded two tackles in his Detroit debut against the Bears before sitting out Week 2 against the Packers.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Downgraded to out

    Williams (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Packers.

    Analysis: Williams entered the weekend as questionable, but he's officially been downgraded. The Lions elevated Kevin Strong from the practice squad as depth, while John Penisini is expected to start at defensive tackle in this divisional matchup.

    Published: Sat, Sep 19 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable against Packers

    Williams (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams was limited all week in practice. The 30-year-old DT played 63 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 1, so his absence would hurt the Lions' run-stopping abilities. If he is ruled out Sunday, expect rookie sixth-rounder John Penisini to slot into a starting role.

    Published: Fri, Sep 18 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hampered by shoulder

    Williams (shoulder) was limited during Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams played 41 of 65 defensive snaps (63 percent) in Week 1's loss to the Bears, and he may have picked up this shoulder injury in that time. There shouldn't be an immediate concern about his availability for Sunday's contest against the Packers since he's still on the field, but rookie John Penisini will be prepared to fill in if Williams can't go.

    Published: Wed, Sep 16 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joining Detroit

    Williams agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Lions on Monday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

    Analysis: The 30-year-old was out of the NFL in 2017 and appeared in two games in 2018, but he revitalized his career with 42 tackles (24 solo), six sacks and two fumble recoveries in 16 games last season for Chicago. The Lions are apparently still looking to add to their defensive line in free agency, but Williams was the first domino to fall.

    Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No sacks in last seven games

    Williams recorded four tackles in the Bears' 21-19 victory over the Vikings in Week 17, and he concluded the season with 42 tackles in six sacks.

    Analysis: After posting six sacks over his first seven games, Williams failed to add another sack for the remainder of the season. He'll enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and with this easily being the best performance of his five-year career, he'll likely sign somewhere where he can continue his role as a rotational player, but he may have too little consistency to be a reliable fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies another sack

    Williams notched a sack and three tackles in the Bears' 20-13 win over the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: Not only did Williams post at least three tackles for the fifth time in six games, but he also recorded his sixth sack of the season. Although he has clear downside on the weeks he's unable to sack the quarterback, his ability to consistently create pressure provides fantasy owners with weekly upside when they're unable to secure a consistent option.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records fifth sack of season

    Williams recorded four tackles and a sack in Chicago's 22-14 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

    Analysis: After Williams recorded sacks in the first three games he played this season, his fifth sack of the campaign broke a two-game drought. For a player who sees between 38 percent and 60 percent of the defensive snaps, the majority of his IDP value comes from his ability to sack the quarterback, and when he doesn't do so, he possesses significant downside.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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