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2021 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@TEN
Win, 38-13
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2MIN
Win, 34-33
-----794-----16.40
3@JAX
Win, 31-19
-----319-----4.90
4@LA
Win, 37-20
-----5661----17.60
5SF
Win, 17-10
-----114-----2.40
6@CLE
Win, 37-14
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7HOU
Win, 31-5
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8GB
Loss, 21-24
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9@SF
Win, 31-17
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10CAR
Loss, 10-34
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11@SEA
Win, 23-13
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12Bye  ------------0.00
13@CHI
Win, 33-22
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14LA
Loss, 23-30
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15@DET
Loss, 12-30
------------0.00
16IND
Loss, 16-22
------------0.00
17@DAL
Win, 25-22
------------0.00
18SEA
Loss, 30-38
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2021 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@TEN,
W 38-13
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2MIN,
W 34-33
--94--16.40
3@JAX,
W 31-19
--19--4.90
4@LA,
W 37-20
--661-17.60
5SF,
W 17-10
--14--2.40
6@CLE,
W 37-14
-----0.00
7HOU,
W 31-5
-----0.00
8GB,
L 21-24
-----0.00
9@SF,
W 31-17
-----0.00
10CAR,
L 10-34
-----0.00
11@SEA,
W 23-13
-----0.00
12Bye-----0.00
13@CHI,
W 33-22
-----0.00
14LA,
L 23-30
-----0.00
15@DET,
L 12-30
-----0.00
16IND,
L 16-22
-----0.00
17@DAL,
W 25-22
-----0.00
18SEA,
L 30-38
-----0.00
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News

  • Back from COVID list, still on IR

    Williams (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, shifting back to injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

    Analysis: The tight end returned to the team Wednesday after being placed on the COVID list Jan. 5. Williams remains on IR while rehabbing an ACL injury that he suffered in October and he will focus on a return for the 2022 season.

    Published: Wed, Jan 12 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to COVID-19 list

    The Cardinals shifted Williams (knee) from injured reserve to the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams is in recovery mode from a torn ACL in his right knee, which he sustained Oct. 10 against the 49ers. Now that he's in COVID-19 protocols, he'll have to stay away from team facilities. Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston noted all 13 players that were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday tested positive for the virus.

    Published: Wed, Jan 5 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Recovering from surgery

    Williams revealed via his personal Twitter account that he underwent surgery on his right knee Oct. 24.

    Analysis: The Cardinals haven't offered specifics regarding the nature of Williams' surgery, but so long as the procedure didn't involve an ACL repair, he could have a shot at being cleared for the start of OTAs in late April. Whether Williams joins the Cardinals or another team for those workouts isn't yet known, as the 27-year-old tight end is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year. Before sustaining his knee injury in Week 5, Williams had been productive in a…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moved to IR

    The Cardinals placed Williams (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The 2015 second-round pick was threatening for a Year 7 breakout before he suffered a major knee injury in the Week 5 win over San Francisco. While the Cardinals haven't confirmed that it's a season-ending injury, multiple reports suggest Williams likely tore a ligament. Prior to Sunday, he enjoyed the most productive stretch of his career in Weeks 2 through 4, catching 15 of 15 targets for 179 yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals are now left with Darrell Daniels, Demetrius Harris and recent…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Serious injury feared

    Williams (knee) may have suffered a season-ending injury during Sunday's win over the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Williams had to be carted off the field after suffering a low hit from a 49ers defender. A 2015 second-round pick, the timing of Williams' injury is particularly brutal due to the strong chemistry he had demonstrated with Kyler Murray early in the season. With 16 catches for 193 yards and one touchdown over the last four weeks, Williams appeared to finally be developing into a more consistent receiving threat. If his injury indeed is confirmed to be season-ending, a combination of Darrell…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 7:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out with knee injury

    Williams (knee) won't return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Williams took a low hit from a 49ers defender at the end of his only catch of the day late in the second quarter and needed a cart to get to the locker room. With a knee injury confirmed, the Cardinals likely are holding out hope that it doesn't affect his left ACL. Behind Williams -- and with Darrell Daniels (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list -- the team is down to Demetrius Harris and Ross Travis at tight end.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hurts leg Week 5

    Williams sustained a leg injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: At the end of his only catch of the day, a 14-yarder, Williams took the brunt of a low hit from a San Francisco defender on his left leg. He required a cart to leave the field, and while the nature of the injury is unknown, he doesn't seem like a candidate to return. With fellow tight end Darrell Daniels (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Cardinals have only Demetrius Harris and Ross Travis as healthy options at the position.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dressing Sunday

    Williams (shoulder) is active for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

    Analysis: Williams has put himself on the fantasy radar of late by hauling in all 15 targets for 179 yards and one TD over the last three games. His status for Week 5 was in question after he followed a DNP/LP/LP practice regimen in advance of this game. Now that he's available to play Sunday, Williams will aim to produce again versus a San Francisco defense that has allowed 7.2 YPT to tight ends this season.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets questionable tag for Week 5

    Williams (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: He'll take the injury tag into the weekend after he was limited in practices Thursday and Friday. With the Cardinals' top backup tight end, Darrell Daniels, on the reserve/COVID-19 list, third-stringer Demetrius Harris would pick up the Week 5 start if Williams ends up on the inactive list Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Thursday

    Williams (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams has been a regular receiver for Kyler Murray over the last three games, hauling in all 15 of his targets for 179 yards and one touchdown. Now that he's upgraded from Wednesday's missed session, Williams seems to be heading in the right direction through his shoulder issue. Friday's injury report could clear Williams' status entirely for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

    Published: Thu, Oct 7 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Wednesday

    Williams didn't practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After failing to catch his only target on a season-high snap share (79 percent) in Week 1, Williams has been busy as a receiver over the last three games on less work, hauling in all 15 passes directed his way from Kyler Murray for 179 yards and one touchdown. It's unclear if Williams' current health concern will threaten his ability to suit up Sunday versus the 49ers, but he'll look to get back on the practice field Thursday and/or Friday and put himself in a position to do so.

    Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone Sunday

    Williams caught all five of his targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Rams.

    Analysis: The tight end had another big performance, tying A.J. Green for the team lead in catches while falling one yard short of Green and DeAndre Hopkins for the team lead in receiving yards on the afternoon. Williams got into the end zone for the first time this season in the second quarter, hauling in a 14-yard strike from Kyler Murray to give the Cards a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Williams will look to continue his strong start to the campaign in Week 5 against the 49ers.

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in three more passes

    Williams posted three catches (on three targets) for 19 yards during Sunday's 31-19 win at Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Williams continues to earn the bulk of the Cardinals' snaps on offense this season, with his 76-percent share Sunday in line with his marks from Weeks 1 and 2 (80 and 74 percent, respectively). Meanwhile, fellow TEs Darrell Daniels (34 percent) and Demetrius Harris (10) remained well behind Williams in Week 3. Williams' output has been sporadic to date, as he followed up a zero-catch performance in the season opener with a 7-94-0 line on seven targets Week 2. Considering he's only surpassed 200…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 7:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rare productive outing Sunday

    Williams gathered in all seven of his targets for 94 yards during Sunday's 34-33 win against the Vikings.

    Analysis: Following the departure of Dan Arnold in the offseason, Williams was the incumbent tight end in Arizona with the most experience in the Cardinals offense. Williams has been as much through two games, earning 80 percent of the offensive snaps in the season opener before playing 74 percent of those plays Week 2. Meanwhile, reserve TE Darrell Daniels has logged 22 and 31 percent, respectively, with Demetrius Harris (33 and two) bringing up the rear. Williams was quiet Week 1, as he didn't have a…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back from illness

    Williams (illness) wasn't listed on the Cardinals' injury report Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams was sidelined for the second week of the preseason due to a non-COVID-19 illness, and after the Cardinals' exhibition finale at New Orleans was cancelled due to Hurricane Ida, the seventh-year pro suitd up for just one game in August. As the incumbent tight end with the most experience on the Cardinals, he's kicking off the season as the team's No. 1 option at the position. But due to the strength of the wide receiver room and Williams' own limitations as a pass catcher, he doesn't…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 8 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't play Friday

    Williams didn't play in Friday's preseason defeat to the Chiefs due to a non-COVID-19 illness, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals' No. 1 tight end, Williams logged seven offensive snaps in the team's exhibition opener last Friday en route to one catch (on one target) for four yards. Considering he's compiled 23 receptions and 28 targets in 25 career contests with the team, he's not a candidate to be a regular in Arizona's passing attack. However, Darrell Daniels is the only other TE to have logged time with the Cards, leaving Williams at the top of the depth chart, when healthy.

    Published: Fri, Aug 20 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another injury-plagued season

    Williams gathered in eight of 10 targets for 102 yards and one touchdown in nine games during the 2020 season.

    Analysis: An ankle injury plagued Williams along the way, resulting in a stint on IR and seven games missed. When on the field, he shared TE reps with Dan Arnold -- who broke out with a 31-438-4 line on 45 targets -- and Darrell Daniels (8-92-1 on 11 targets). Williams has one year left on his current contract, while Arnold is an unrestricted free agent, so it'll be interesting to see if the latter is retained, and what the overall breakdown of the tight end room is, heading into 2021.

    Published: Tue, Feb 2 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Available Week 17

    Williams (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old received the questionable tag after sitting out Week 16 with the ankle injury, but he's ready to go Sunday. Williams and Darrell Daniels (hamstring) should work behind starter Dan Arnold.

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 17

    Williams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Williams closed out the practice week with back-to-back limited sessions, but he's still uncertain for the season finale. Darrell Daniels (hamstring) is also questionable for Sunday. Dan Arnold is expected to lead the position group regardless, and Seth DeValve will see more work against the Rams if Williams and Daniels are unavailable.

    Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Upgraded to limited in practice

    Williams (ankle) was listed as a limited participant for the Cardinals' practice session Thursday.

    Analysis: Williams' ankle issue kept him out during Arizona's Week 16 loss to the 49ers, resulting in the 26-year-old's first absence since he overcame the ankle injury that kept him on IR between Sept. 21 and Nov. 7. He appears to be trending in a positive direction for the Cardinals' regular-season finale at the Rams, but the fact that Dan Arnold (back) has a positive outlook for Week 17 reduces the likelihood of increased passing-game involvement for Williams.

    Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 5:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Non-participant Wednesday

    Williams (ankle) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams and Darrell Daniels (hamstring) both sat out of Wednesday's session, while Dan Arnold (back) was a limited participant. Seth DeValve was the only tight end without an injury tag to start the practice week. Williams missed last week's loss to the 49ers, so he'll need to get back on the practice field by Friday to have a shot at playing in Week 17.

    Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 7:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unavailable Saturday

    Williams (ankle) is listed as inactive Saturday against the 49ers.

    Analysis: Williams' absence isn't much of a surprise after he failed to practice in any capacity this week, the result of an ankle injury. In Williams' stead, Dan Arnold (back) is poised to be the Cardinals' primary tight end, with Darrell Daniels and Seth DeValve available as well.

    Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tagged questionable for Week 16

    Williams (ankle) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old was unable to contribute even a limited practice session this week, but he still seemingly has a chance to suit up Saturday afternoon. Williams was forced to exit last Sunday's win over the Eagles after 23 offensive snaps, but not before he collected a season-high receiving total of 42 yards on his one catch.

    Published: Thu, Dec 24 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Wednesday

    Williams (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: As was fellow tight end Darrell Daniels (hamstring). With the duo unable to practice so far this week, Dan Arnold is the sole healthy TE on the Cardinals' active roster. The team will determine the availability for both Williams and Daniels upon the release of its final Week 16 injury report Thursday.

    Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Williams (ankle) was not spotted at the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Coach Kliff Kingsbury called Williams "day-to-day" after he was forced out of last weekend's win over the Eagles, but it doesn't seem like the tight end is ready to resume handling reps yet. With Darrell Daniels (hamstring) also working through an injury, Dan Arnold is Arizona's only fully healthy tight end to begin Week 16.

    Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Deemed day-to-day

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Tuesday that Williams (ankle) is considered day-to-day, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Williams left last week's win over the Eagles with an ankle injury, and Kingsbury called it "nothing too significant." The 26-year-old was listed as DNP on Tuesday's practice estimate, and his status will become clearer when the team actually takes the field Wednesday.

    Published: Tue, Dec 22 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with ankle injury

    Williams (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams exited Sunday's contest in the first half, but the Cardinals didn't rule him out until the third quarter. Dan Arnold could see an uptick in opportunities as long as Williams remains sidelined.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets back on box score

    Williams recorded two receptions (on two targets) for 17 yards during Sunday's 26-7 road victory against the Giants.

    Analysis: The return of Larry Fitzgerald from the reserve/COVID-19 list resulted in more two-TE sets, with Williams earning 65 percent of the snaps on offense. Meanwhile, Dan Arnold had a 2-27-1 line on 30 percent of those plays, while Seth DeValve was held without a catch on a 34-percent snap share. Despite bringing up the rear in terms of usage, Arnold is the clear pass-catching member of the unit, as Williams spends most of his time as a blocker.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets blanked Week 13

    Williams wasn't targeted during Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: The Cardinals mostly ditched use of tight ends in this contest, with Williams leading the way with 18 of 64 snaps on offense. Meanwhile, Dan Arnold (nine) and Seth DeValve (two) were further down the list. Arnold took full advantage of his few opportunities -- two catches, 61 yards and two TDs on three targets -- but Williams and DeValve were blanked entirely. With a 5-43-1 line on seven targets in his six appearances this season, Williams doesn't hold much sway in the fantasy realm.

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes two catches Sunday

    Williams hauled in both targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss in New England.

    Analysis: Williams logged a season-high share of the snaps on offense (72 percent), which was well ahead of Dan Arnold (36) and practice squad callup Evan Baylis (30). Still, aside from a TD in Week 9 and a 25-yard catch Week 11, Williams has contributed almost nothing (3-14-0 on five targets) in his five appearances this season. Instead, Arnold is slightly more reliable for production (18-225-1 on 25 targets in 11 contests) than Williams on a game-to-game basis.

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 8:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice Thursday

    Williams (illness) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams took Wednesday off to tend to an illness, but with his elevation to full one day later he's set to serve as the Cardinals' top tight end yet again. Meanwhile, Darrell Daniels (ankle) hasn't practiced at all this week, which could set up a scenario in which Williams and Dan Arnold are the only TEs available to the offense Sunday at New England.

    Published: Thu, Nov 26 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes down with illness

    Williams didn't take part in practice Wednesday due to an illness, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams has logged far more time off the field than on it this season, the result of an ankle issue that forced a lengthy stint on injured reserve. He's now come down with an illness, which at the moment isn't believed to be connected to COVID-19. Fellow tight end Darrell Daniels (ankle) also was held out Wednesday, so Dan Arnold is the only healthy Cardinals tight end at the moment.

    Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs two catches Thursday

    Williams reeled in both of his targets for 29 yards during Thursday's 28-21 loss in Seattle.

    Analysis: Williams accounted for the Cardinals' longest play of the game, a 25-yard catch to help set up the team's first touchdown at the start of the second quarter. Otherwise, he was relatively quiet, despite pacing Arizona tight ends in offensive snap share (57 percent). Meanwhile, Dan Arnold (a four-yard TD catch on two targets, 39 percent) and practice squad callup Evan Baylis (no targets, nine percent) scooped up the remaining work given to the position group. Williams has been tending to an ankle…read more

    Published: Sat, Nov 21 at 7:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Available Thursday

    Williams (ankle) is listed as active Thursday at Seattle.

    Analysis: Despite logging just one limited practice this week, Williams will be available for a third straight game. He paced Cardinals tight ends with an offensive snap share of 53 percent this past Sunday, with Dan Arnold (48) and Darrell Daniels (19) behind him. However, Daniels (ankle) isn't suiting up Thursday, which could give Williams and Arnold a bit more opportunity to produce.

    Published: Thu, Nov 19 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status in question for Thursday

    Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Seattle.

    Analysis: After concluding last week with back-to-back limited sessions before suiting up in Sunday's win over the Bills, Williams didn't get in any practice reps until Wednesday this week. Still, he at least took part in a practice, which can't be said for fellow tight end Darrell Daniels (ankle). If Daniels ends up sitting out Week 11, Williams -- if active -- and Dan Arnold would split all the reps at the position.

    Published: Wed, Nov 18 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • DNP on Monday

    Williams (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: Williams kicked off last week with no practice reps before ending it with back-to-back limited sessions and a questionable designation for Week 10. He proceeded to lead Cardinals tight ends in offensive snap share (53 percent) during Sunday's 32-30 victory against the Bills, ahead of Dan Arnold (48) and Darrell Daniels (19). Williams wasn't targeted, while Arnold reeled in all four passes for 34 yards and Daniels left the game with an ankle injury. If Daniels needs some time off, Williams and…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 6:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up Week 10

    Williams (ankle) is listed as active Sunday versus the Bills.

    Analysis: Williams' practice reps were capped this week due to an ankle injury, but it won't inhibit him from suiting up Sunday. Considering Cardinals tight ends haven't been targeted much this season, Williams is difficult to trust with Darrell Daniels and Dan Arnold also on hand for snaps.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable with ankle injury

    Williams (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams, who also missed Weeks 2 through 7 due to an ankle injury, put forth a trio of limited practices leading up to Sunday's contest. He turned his only target into a four-yard touchdown in his return to the field versus Miami last weekend, while playing 49 percent of snaps, so he could once again play a modest role on offense if he's able to suit up against Buffalo.

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Upgrades to limited practice

    Williams (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams seems be dealing with the residual effects of the ankle injury that sidelined him Weeks 2 through 7. In his return to action this past Sunday against the Dolphins, he turned his only target into a four-yard touchdown. Assuming he's able to tough out the injury, Williams likely will lead a TE group that also includes Darrell Daniels and Dan Arnold on Sunday versus the Bills.

    Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Wednesday

    Williams (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams took the field this past Sunday for the first time since Week 1, but he appears to have aggravated the ankle injury that forced him to miss six games in a row. Still, he led the way for the Cardinals' tight ends in the loss to the Dolphins, playing 34 of 69 offensive snaps, while Darrell Daniels earned 29 and Dan Arnold had 18. Williams even scored his first touchdown of the campaign on his sole target, but he'll now have to try and move past the injury as he looks to gain clearance…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 11 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to active roster

    The Cardinals activated Williams (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams hasn't played since the season opener, when he handled 52 percent of the offensive workload but failed to secure either of his two targets. While it's unsettled how much Williams will play right away, the starting role does appear available, as Dan Arnold's snap share fell to 25 percent last week, while Darrell Daniels finished ahead of him for a second straight week with a 50 percent share.

    Published: Sat, Nov 7 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May return this weekend

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury said he hopes Williams (ankle) will be activated from injured reserve and have a role in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old was designated to return from injured reserve Monday and is back at practice, but he'll need to be activated by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to be able to face the Dolphins. Regardless of whether he plays Sunday, Williams is on the cusp of returning to game action.

    Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 12:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives return designation

    Williams (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.

    Analysis: Coach Kilff Kingbury indicated in early October he expected the 26-year-old to return around the team's Week 8 bye, and he will indeed be back at practice following the off week. Williams could be activated for Sunday's contest against Miami if he shows well this week at practice.

    Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could return around bye week

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Williams (ankle) will hopefully be able to return around Arizona's Week 8 bye, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old landed on injured reserve Sept. 21 with the ankle injury and is eligible to return for the Oct. 19 matchup at Dallas during Week 6, but it appears he may need a little more time to recover. Williams' return to practice will be a strong indicator of when he's nearing full health.

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shifts to IR

    The Cardinals placed Williams (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams missed this past Sunday's win over Washington with an ankle injury, and the Cardinals have opted to shut him down for at least the next three games. He'll be eligible to return Week 6 against the Cowboys. Dan Arnold is expected to be the No. 1 TE while Williams sits out, and Darrell Daniels will continue to log a sizable workload.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out against Washington

    Williams (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus Washington, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams is set to miss his first game since the 2018 season. He played 52 percent of snaps and garnered two targets in the season opener, but now both Dan Arnold and to a lesser extent Darrell Daniels should have increased roles in Week 2.

    Published: Fri, Sep 18 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses second straight practice

    Williams (ankle) is not practicing Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams managed to play through his ankle injury during Sunday's win over the 49ers, during which he failed to secure either of his two targets. However, his availability for Week 2's game against Washington now looks to be in jeopardy. In the event that Williams is forced to miss any time or ends up limited, Dan Arnold would stand to handle a larger snap share at the tight end position.

    Published: Thu, Sep 17 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't produce Sunday

    Williams was blanked on two targets during Sunday's 24-20 win at San Francisco.

    Analysis: The Cardinals offense racked up a whopping 82 offensive snaps, with Williams earning 43 of them (52 percent). After leading the team's tight ends in offensive snap share (46 percent) last season, he was a close second in the category Week 1 to Dan Arnold, who started, played 45 such snaps (55 percent) and hauled in both targets for 21 yards. While the two may have an even split of the TE reps in 2020, Williams doesn't hold the same fantasy sway that Arnold does.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 7:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to go for Week 1

    Williams (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams was a limited participant both Wednesday and Thursday. However, after logging his first full practice Friday, he'll be ready to suit up in the team's Week 1 matchup against San Francisco after he shed his injury designation. He figures to work as the Cardinals' top tight end, though the team's offensive scheme is likely to limit his targets.

    Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back to work Monday

    Williams (undisclosed) returned to Monday's practice, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: This is outstanding news for the Minnesota product, as he missed the past two weeks of practice with the undisclosed issue. The 26-year-old is the favorite to serve as Arizona's official starting tight end, although he only racked up 15 catches for 202 yards and a touchdown last season. As evidenced by this news, expect Williams to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season barring an injury setback.

    Published: Mon, Aug 31 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses third straight practice

    Williams (undisclosed) did not participate in Sunday's practice, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: It remains to be seen what sort of issue has kept Williams off the field for three straight days, but for now there's no reason to worry about his availability for Week 1. The 26-year-old is the favorite to serve as Arizona's official starting tight end, though his skillset lends more favorable to blocking than catching passes.

    Published: Sun, Aug 23 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated from NFI list

    The Cardinals activated Williams from the active/non-football illness list Tuesday, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

    Analysis: After a short stay on the list, Williams is back on the active roster following what coach Kliff Kingsbury called an "extended physical", per Darren Urban of the team's official site. Within the construct of the Cardinals offense, Williams acts primarily as a blocking tight end, despite his standing as No. 1 on the depth chart. Beyond Williams, Dan Arnold is the Arizona TE with the most pass-catching utility.

    Published: Tue, Aug 4 at 3:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On to NFI list

    The Cardinals placed Williams on the active/non-football illness list Sunday, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams at least didn't land on the dreaded reserve/COVID-19 list, but his start to strength and conditioning will be delayed for the time being. He enters the 2020 season as the Cardinals' No. 1 tight end, but his utility as a receiver is limited, as evidenced by his 15-202-1 line on 18 targets from a year ago. Williams is expected to be the primary blocking TE, when healthy, while position mate Dan Arnold likely will be a red-zone option for quarterback Kyler Murray.

    Published: Sun, Aug 2 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team's TEs in snap share

    Williams paced Cardinals tight ends with 46.3 percent of the offensive snaps during the 2019 season.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, Charles Clay (calf) received 37.7 percent, Dan Arnold scooped up 5.5 percent in just three appearances with the team, and Darrell Daniels brought up the rear with 4.5 percent. Williams and Clay barely surpassed 200 yards receiving apiece, but Arnold, a late-season addition off waivers, managed a 6-102-2 line on 10 targets. Only Clay will enter the new league year as a free agent, so Williams and Arnold may serve as the team's top two tight ends in 2020 if no other transactions are…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 9 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in two passes Sunday

    Williams caught both of his targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 27-13 win at Seattle.

    Analysis: Aside from Kenyan Drake's 80-yard dash to the end zone in the first quarter, the Cardinals' longest play of Week 16 was Kyler Murray's connection with Williams for 28 yards. Otherwise, William's key contribution to the game was his third-quarter tackle of Seahawks safety Marquise Blair, who was attempting to house a blocked field goal but instead was stopped by the veteran tight end after a 46-yard return. Due to the early departure of Charles Clay with a knee injury, Williams enjoyed a 65…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records one catch Sunday

    Williams had a four-yard reception on his only target during Sunday's 38-24 victory over the Browns.

    Analysis: Williams showed up on the injury report last Thursday as a limited participant due to a knee issue but practiced in full Friday and didn't have a designation for this contest. The catch actually marked his first since Week 10, leaving him with a 12-143-1 line on 15 targets for the season. Williams (43.9 percent of the offensive snaps) has split the tight end reps with Charles Clay (42.8), which doesn't provide enough opportunity for either to be regular contributors in the Cardinals offense.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full go for Week 15

    Williams (knee) will not wear an injury designation entering Sunday's game against Cleveland, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams sat out Wednesday but put in a limited and full practice by the end of the week. He will share tight-end duties with Charles Clay on Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up knee injury

    Williams was limited at Thursday's practice by a knee injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams hasn't recorded a reception since Week 10, a three-game span in which he's been targeted just one time by rookie QB Kyler Murray. Now that he's appeared on the injury report in the middle of the week, Williams may have injured himself on the practice field. Friday's report could clear up his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, but Charles Clay now may be in line to handle a majority of the TE reps for the Cardinals this weekend.

    Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team's tight ends in snaps

    Williams logged 32 of 60 snaps on offense and another 13 on special teams during Sunday's 23-17 defeat to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Williams committed a false start penalty late in the first quarter and was the intended target of Kyler Murray on a goal-line interception by Pittsburgh pass rusher T.J. Watt in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. Otherwise, Williams had yet another quiet outing. He did lead all Arizona tight ends in offensive plays: Charles Clay had 23 -- and scored his first TD as a Card -- while third-stringer Darrell Daniels received his customary two. Consequently, there's little reason to roster…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 4:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes without target Sunday

    Williams started but wasn't targeted during Sunday's 34-7 defeat to the Rams.

    Analysis: Williams logged just 18 of 64 offensive snaps, while fellow tight end Charles Clay turned his 31 such plays into two receptions (on two targets) for 29 yards. On the season, Williams has a very slight lead on Clay in terms of share of plays on offense -- 41.5 versus 41.0 percent -- and Clay (15-198-0 on 20 targets) and Williams (11-139-1 on 13 targets) have fairly similar season-long lines. As such, neither of them are considerations in the vast majority of formats.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No output Week 11

    Williams wasn't targeted during Sunday's 36-26 loss in San Francisco.

    Analysis: For the second time in 11 games with the Cardinals, Kyler Murray didn't look Williams' way. Even when Murray does, though, Williams has managed just 11 catches on 13 targets to date. The team is on bye Week 12, so Williams' next opportunity to share snaps with fellow tight end Charles Clay arrives Sunday, Dec. 1 versus the Rams.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Earns two-year extension

    Williams signed a two-year contract extension through 2021 with the Cardinals on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Williams inked a one-year deal with Arizona in May, and he's made enough of an impression in his 10 games with the team to warrant the extension. The 25-year-old has 11 catches for 139 yards and one touchdown while working as the Cardinals' No. 2 tight end this season.

    Published: Sat, Nov 16 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Sunday

    Williams (illness) does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup with San Francisco, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams missed Wednesday's practice with the illness before upgrading his participation on each successive day. He has made exactly one catch in all but two games this season.

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bumps to limited practice

    Williams (illness) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Working through an illness this week, Williams followed up Wednesday's absence with some reps one day later. He'll look to ditch the health concern entirely by the release of Friday's injury report.

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes down with illness

    Williams (illness) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Assuming he's able to ditch the illness by week's end, Williams will continue to split TE reps with fellow veteran Charles Clay. On the season, Williams has a slight lead in offensive snap share -- 41.4 versus 37.4 percent -- but Clay leads, 17-13, on the target front through 10 games.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reels in another reception

    Williams had one catch (on two targets) for 15 yards during Sunday's 30-27 loss in Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Aside from getting blanked in Week 3 and scoring a TD on three targets three games later, Williams has recorded exactly one catch in each of the Cardinals' eight other contests. Such production isn't intriguing, to say the least, and Williams continues to split the TE workload with Charles Clay, seeing 44 percent of the offensive snaps Sunday to the latter's 46 percent. Expect the status quo to remain moving forward, which leaves little room for Williams to produce.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 7:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches one reception Week 9

    Williams compiled one catch (on two targets) for 12 yards during Thursday's 28-25 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Williams received both of his targets on the Cardinals' first drive of the game, and despite getting 42 of 57 offensive snaps to fellow tight end Charles Clay's 24, the former didn't make an impression the rest of the way. Aside from a touchdown in Week 6, Williams hasn't made much of an impact this season, topping out at 34 receiving yards during that same game. No matter, the aforementioned duo will continue to split the TE reps in some fashion on a weekly basis.

    Published: Sat, Nov 2 at 6:51pm by Rotowire.com
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