Quiet in win

Williams caught one of his two targets from Sunday's 20-12 win over the Buccaneers for a six-yard gain.

Analysis: Though he hauled in a touchdown pass in Week 14, Williams has been ineffective with Lamar Jackson at quarterback, with just two catches in four games. Sunday featured the first time all season that Williams was targeted for a pass and didn't catch it, but that's a tiny sample size -- just 17 targets all season. If Williams was unable to put up big numbers against a bottom-10 pass defense in Tampa Bay, it'd be a surprise if he broke out against a top-10 Chargers pass defense Saturday.

Scores touchdown in Kansas City

Williams caught his lone target, a 10-yard touchdown pass, during Sunday's 27-24 loss to Kansas City.

Analysis: Williams tied the game up in the third quarter when Lamar Jackson made the run fake and tossed it to Williams out in the flat. Williams reached back across his body to reel in the errant pass and cut upfield for the score. It was the fourth-year tight end's first touchdown of the season and first reception from the rookie passer. The Ravens tight end room has been hard to read all season, especially when mixed with a run-first attack with Jackson under center. Sunday brings a bottom-10 pass…read more

Absent from injury report

Williams (shoulder) is absent from Wednesday's injury report.

Analysis: Williams suffered a stinger during Sunday's win over the Falcons but appears to have already gotten fully healthy. The 2015 second-round pick is on track to suit up Week 14 and will serve his usual depth role in Baltimore's offense.

Nursing stinger

Williams suffered a stinger during Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Analysis: Williams was also evaluated for a concussion, but was ultimately cleared and avoided entering the league-mandated concussion protocol. It remains to be seen whether the depth tight end's injury will significantly hamper him for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Falcons.

Healthy scratch Sunday

Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: It's the second straight game Williams will sit out without an injury designation. Williams is in the last year of his rookie contract -- the Ravens drafted him in the second round in 2015 -- so this could be a sign it's the end of the road for him in Baltimore.

Inactive Week 8

Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 tilt against the Panthers.

Analysis: The move doesn't come as a complete surprise, considering Williams' snaps had dwindled down to a season-low 20 versus the Saints in Week 7. He also hadn't seen a target since Week 5 versus the Browns. The 2015 second-round pick apparently has been passed by Hayden Hurst and Nick Boyle in the pecking order, so his gameday inactive status may be more or less the norm for him moving forward.

Held to a yard

Williams had a 1-yard run and was not targeted in the passing game during Sunday's 24-23 loss to New Orleans.

Analysis: With the Ravens facing third-and-1 during their second drive of the game, the offense turned to Williams' 250-pound frame to barrel ahead for a first down. It was a somewhat nifty way of using the fourth-year tight end but certainly doesn't make up for the two straight games in which he has not been targeted in the passing game. Williams has hauled in all 14 targets he has seen this season but appears to have been de-emphasized in favor of rookie Mark Andrews and fellow veteran Nick Boyle.…read more

Limited to eight yards

Williams caught both targets that came his way for a total of eight yards during Sunday's 12-9 loss to Cleveland.

Analysis: Williams came back down to earth a bit following Week 4's five-catch performance. The Ravens love throwing to the tight end about as much as any team in the league, but those targets are being split among Williams, Nick Boyle and Mark Andrews. Williams has the most catches of the group but ranks second in yards and last in targets and touchdowns. With only so many passes to go around, it's hard for fantasy players to lean on Williams -- especially on Sunday against a Tennessee defense that…read more

Nabs all five targets against Steelers

Williams caught all five of his targets for 51 yards Sunday against the Steelers.

Analysis: Williams kept his 100 percent catch rate intact Sunday with his best performance of the year. He has caught 12 passes for 151 yards through four games and his reception count is third on the team among tight ends. Baltimore's deep tight end rotation limits the respective ceilings for Williams, Nick Boyle and Mark Andrews; Hayden Hurt's impending return to the fold only further muddies the picture. Williams and company will face the Browns in Week 5.

Just one reception against Broncos

Williams caught his lone target for a five-yard gain Sunday against the Broncos.

Analysis: It was a season-low outing from Williams, who had recorded at least three receptions and at least one gain of 20-plus yards in Baltimore's first two games. He was poked in the eye during the contest and had to come out for a few plays, which cut into his snap count (37 of 72 plays). Williams will likely play a minor role in Baltimore's passing game Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Catches all three targets Thursday

Williams caught all three of his targets for 31 yards and also had one carry for seven yards in Thursday's loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: It was a near-identical showing from Williams' Week 1 outing when he caught all three of his targets for 32 yards. Williams is behind Nick Boyle in the pecking order for playing time among Baltimore tight ends, and Mark Andrews' presence puts a cap on his target upside. The Ravens will host the Broncos in Week 3.

Nabs all three targets

Williams caught all three of his targets for 32 yards in Sunday's win over the Bills.

Analysis: The Minnesota product continues to flash reliable hands when given the chance. He not only caught every pass thrown his way Sunday, but he also caught 15 of 18 targets in 2017. Williams played over 50 percent of Baltimore's offensive snaps thanks to the Ravens' tendency to use two-tight end sets. He should remain the No.2 tight end behind Nick Boyle until rookie first-rounder Hayden Hurst returns from a foot injury.

Expected to make team

Williams is expected to make the Ravens' final roster, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Hayden Hurst is out 3-to-4 weeks due to a stress fracture in his foot, leaving the door open for Williams to make the team. The No. 55 overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, Williams has never lived up to his draft capital, logging only 354 career yards over 25 games played. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Williams will need to show well to hold on to a roster spot after Hurst returns.

Back at practice Monday

Williams (ankle) participated in Monday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Williams rolled his left ankle just under a week ago and was forced to miss Thursday's preseason game against the Rams. It's yet to be seen whether he is back to practicing in a full capacity, but he looks to be on track to play Monday against the Colts in the Ravens' third preseason tilt.

Won't play in preseason opener

Williams (ankle) will remain sidelined through Thursday's preseason game against the Rams, freelance NFL writer Jeff Zrebiec reports.

Analysis: Williams departed practice early Tuesday after having his ankle rolled up on, so it's not a huge surprise that the fourth-year tight end will be held out of the contest just two days after the initial injury. With an influx of talent at the tight end position this offseason in the form of draft picks Hayden Hurst and Mark Andrews, Williams will need to show out during the preseason to guarantee himself offensive reps and maybe even a roster spot with Nick Boyle reportedly having a secure spot…read more

Suffers left ankle injury

Williams had his ankle rolled up on during Tuesday's practice session, causing him to leave early, freelance NFL writer Jeff Zrebiec reports.

Analysis: Williams played a significant offensive role for Ravens last season, snatching 15 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. Unhappy with the production at the position, Baltimore's brass spent two picks on the tight end position, leaving Williams to battle for his reps this fall. It's best to consider him day-to-day until more information surfaces regarding his absence, with an extended absence potentially working against his case for playing time.

Williams finds himself in a crowded tight end room after the Ravens used a first-round pick on Hayden Hurst and a third-round selection on Mark Andrews, Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Analysis: Williams was the first tight end selected in the 2015 draft, coming off the board at No. 55 overall. He's never come close to matching his draft status and appeared to lose some of his athleticism after suffering a major knee injury in 2016. Williams did bounce back to fill a blocking role last season, but he'll likely find himself on the roster bubble as he prepares for the final year of his rookie contract. Hurst and Andrews both offer far more upside in the passing game, while fellow 2015…read more

Williams caught 15 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown in 2017.

Analysis: Things were seemingly setting up for Williams to have a prominent role in 2017 with Crockett Gilmore on injured reserve and starter Ben Watson coming off a torn Achilles at age 36. Unfortunately, Williams suffered a foot injury early in the season that kept him out for several games and prevented him from carving out a significant role. He did manage to play a healthy amount of snaps down the stretch, but for a tight end billed for his pass-catching ability, Williams rarely saw much action in…read more

Williams caught both of his targets for six total yards in Sunday's 23-0 win over Green Bay.

Analysis: A bum ankle has taken a big chunk out of Williams' season, but he's working his way back into the fold. He's caught five passes in his two weeks back in action and edged Ben Watson for second among Baltimore tight ends with 34 total snaps. Baltimore features the tight end in its offense more than most teams, but that's not enough to make Williams worth keeping an eye on in what is the NFL's weakest passing offense based on yards per game.

Williams hauled in all three of his targets for 29 yards Sunday against the Titans.

Analysis: After a two-game absence stemming from an ankle injury, Williams got back in the fold Sunday and was effective when given the opportunity. He played a season-high 32 offensive snaps and caught every pass thrown his way. In fact, Williams has caught all nine of his targets this season. It's worth noting that Williams' increased role likely had to do with Nick Boyle (toe) being inactive, and the Ravens' upcoming bye week will give Boyle added time to heal up before the team returns to action Nov.…read more

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

Analysis: Williams practiced fully throughout the week so this comes as no surprise. The 23-year-old could see a larger role Sunday with Nick Boyle (toe) inactive, but he is still clearly behind starter Ben Watson.

Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Analysis: Williams was a full participant in practice throughout the week, so the questionable tag raises eyebrows. Barring a setback, we expect him to be cleared to play in time for Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff. He could even assume an expanded role if Nick Boyle (toe), who didn't practice this week, isn't given the green light to play.