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I looked at total after the receiving list. Derp.No he did not.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillDa05/gamelog/post/
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I looked at total after the receiving list. Derp.No he did not.
Are you trolling here? The chart you sent me shows 10 TDs.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillDa05/gamelog/post/
KC = Rushing 6 Receiving 10.
Heck he had 1 more with Miami.
Gotcha. Ya 16 in 5 games woulda been insane haha. 10 is still pretty amazing.I looked at total after the receiving list. Derp.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillDa05/gamelog/post/
Looks like 4.4 yard per carry over the last 2 playoffs with KC.I looked at those last two playoff runs... he was at 3.9 a carry. He does have 10 TDs.
He has been good and usable, but the Helaire talent is huge and will push Williams to an afterthought by the end of the year.
Are we 100% certain that CEH isn't also a product of a system? In 2018, he had less carries and receptions than Nick Brosette and wasn't anything remotely close to a star player. The 2019 LSU offense breaks nearly every college record possible and CEH shined but so did everyone. Burrow had 65 TDs, Jefferson had 1500/18, Chase had 1700/20, Marshall had 600/13 and Moss had 500/4. These are video game numbers and I don't think it's easy to parse out who/what was driving this production and who was along for the ride. I think it's a very bold stance to assume Damien is the inferior talent to CEH.Obviously he has the trust of the coaching staff and will still be used. However, he is not the talent of CEH and gains a lot of his stats because of the position he is put in and the other weapons on the team. This is why CEH has skyrocketed up draft boards because people see a more talented player getting the benefit of the system around him. That is not to say that the Chiefs will just through Williams to the curb (yet).
Agree here 100%Williams will have value and is a bargain in drafts right now. He will still be used until he gets injured which may be when CEH begins to take over. For redrafts, I would much rather get Williams at his price than CEH at his and that is the value here. The Chiefs like Williams and trust him and that will go a long way at the beginning of the season to seeing the field.
My comments were in regard to Williams and that he isn't going to be tossed aside. I was also stating that many people see CEH has much more talented (I am one of those guys) which is why he moved up on draft boards. CEH could be a product of a system but if so he has shown he can succeed in that type of system. He has the tools and should be put in a position to maximize his ability to succeed. It is yet to be seen if he will actually take advantage of that opportunity.Are we 100% certain that CEH isn't also a product of a system? In 2018, he had less carries and receptions than Nick Brosette and wasn't anything remotely close to a star player. The 2019 LSU offense breaks nearly every college record possible and CEH shined but so did everyone. Burrow had 65 TDs, Jefferson had 1500/18, Chase had 1700/20, Marshall had 600/13 and Moss had 500/4. These are video game numbers and I don't think it's easy to parse out who/what was driving this production and who was along for the ride. I think it's a very bold stance to assume Damien is the inferior talent to CEH.
Yeah, I agree with what you said about value and early usage this year. I am just challenging the assumed notion everyone is making that CEH is for sure more talented than Williams.My comments were in regard to Williams and that he isn't going to be tossed aside. I was also stating that many people see CEH has much more talented (I am one of those guys) which is why he moved up on draft boards. CEH could be a product of a system but if so he has shown he can succeed in that type of system. He has the tools and should be put in a position to maximize his ability to succeed. It is yet to be seen if he will actually take advantage of that opportunity.
I think Williams is the better redraft value but I also have CEH at the top of my dynasty board. I was a believer in his talent before the landing spot. The landing spot has just made it virtually impossible for me to get him now since I am at the back end of the first in my drafts.
I believe so but I thought that before his landing spot.Yeah, I agree with what you said about value and early usage this year. I am just challenging the assumed notion everyone is making that CEH is for sure more talented than Williams.
I don't even care if he's more talented. I'll just concede the point that he is.Yeah, I agree with what you said about value and early usage this year. I am just challenging the assumed notion everyone is making that CEH is for sure more talented than Williams.
Chiefs RB Damien Williams opted out of the 2020 NFL season.
Chiefs GM Brett Veach supports Williams' decision, one that was difficult to make but is in the best interest of himself and his family. Williams will be set to rejoin the NFL in 2021. For fantasy football purposes, it's the biggest player to opt of the season. Williams was a reasonable mid-round selection and hedge to rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who now should be a first-round pick in fantasy drafts. Edwards-Helaire was previously being selected in the late second round.
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SOURCE: Chiefs on Twitter
Jul 29, 2020, 4:47 PM ET
Definitely a possibility. This is very surprisingWow, with his age and position, he basically ended his football career.
Does he have an underlying medical condition?
Kansas City Chiefs @Chiefs
"As an organization, we certainly understand and respect Damien’s choice, knowing it was made in the best interest of his family. He means a lot to our football team as a player and a person, and we’re going to miss having him around this season.”
McCoy seems obvious.I suppose everyone will be checking the waiver wire for KC's other backups. Anyone believe they might bring in another RB that could be relevant?
Wasn't he a healthy scratch by year's end and now even a year older?McCoy seems obvious.
Yes and even in pressure packed playoff games they went with a late round rookie over him in Darwin.Wasn't he a healthy scratch by year's end and now even a year older?
I really think this is the spot for D. Freeman. Yes, he is on my dynasty team so yes I am biased/hopeful. But, it just makes too much sense. This is the defending champs and favorites to win it this year. There is no preseason to get CEH up to speed, and a totally jacked up offseason in general. Freeman can catch the ball, and bang it between the tackles but most of all is a proven veteran presence who has played in big games and wont need time to adjust to the NFL game. I loved Darwin in the preseason last year but he showed pretty much nothign in the regular season. He may prove to be an NFL RB, but he hasnt yet. If this was not a contending team, I could see them rolling with what they have - but this is a team that can repeat, and having a veteran in the backfield seems wise on many levels.Yes and even in pressure packed playoff games they went with a late round rookie over him in Darwin.
Put me down as a no on KC bringing anyone in of relevance at RB. They did not when Spencer Ware went down and don't see them doing it now either.
As for who is the backup I don't know but my guess would be if any one RB can seize that role it would be Darwin, but its more likely to me that it's a RBBC if CEH went down.
it makes so much sense that it probably won't happen.I really think this is the spot for D. Freeman. Yes, he is on my dynasty team so yes I am biased/hopeful. But, it just makes too much sense. This is the defending champs and favorites to win it this year. There is no preseason to get CEH up to speed, and a totally jacked up offseason in general. Freeman can catch the ball, and bang it between the tackles but most of all is a proven veteran presence who has played in big games and wont need time to adjust to the NFL game. I loved Darwin in the preseason last year but he showed pretty much nothign in the regular season. He may prove to be an NFL RB, but he hasnt yet. If this was not a contending team, I could see them rolling with what they have - but this is a team that can repeat, and having a veteran in the backfield seems wise on many levels.
PFN speculating that the handcuff might be DeAndre Washington:Yes and even in pressure packed playoff games they went with a late round rookie over him in Darwin.
Put me down as a no on KC bringing anyone in of relevance at RB. They did not when Spencer Ware went down and don't see them doing it now either.
As for who is the backup I don't know but my guess would be if any one RB can seize that role it would be Darwin, but its more likely to me that it's a RBBC if CEH went down.
Source: How Damien Williams’ choice to opt-out affects fantasy footballBeyond Edwards-Helaire, I think the other running back I would want might be DeAndre Washington. We have already seen how volatile the offseason can be, so taking a late-round flier makes sense. He already has chemistry with the NFL’s $500 million man as they played together at Texas Tech.
While the three-game sample size is small, Washington did an excellent job when starting in place of Josh Jacobs when he was in Oakland. He averaged 20.5 fantasy points per game and was an RB1 in each of those weeks.
Fantasy Football Impact: Damien Williams Opts Out Due to COVID-19Yes and even in pressure packed playoff games they went with a late round rookie over him in Darwin.
Put me down as a no on KC bringing anyone in of relevance at RB. They did not when Spencer Ware went down and don't see them doing it now either.
As for who is the backup I don't know but my guess would be if any one RB can seize that role it would be Darwin, but its more likely to me that it's a RBBC if CEH went down.
2) Who are you targeting behind CEH as the backup to own in Kansas City?
I can’t imagine they’ll proceed without signing someone to fill that role, be it Miller, Freeman, or bringing back in LeSean McCoy. Depending on who it is, they may be the best handcuff, but more likely than not, there is no direct replacement were CEH to suffer an injury. This would probably end up being a heavily split backfield as we’ve seen Reid use before when his starter goes down. Darwin Thompson is the best bet who is currently on the roster, though.
– Bobby Sylvester (@bobbyfantasypro)
I’m not targeting anyone as of now because, frankly, we just don’t know who the primary backup will be. But if I’m drafting today, the first Chiefs running back not named Clyde Edwards-Helaire that I’d be drafting is DeAndre Washington. The concerns about the lack of preseason games apply to Washington, too, but the bottom line is that the Chiefs went out and signed Washington, the exact type of veteran back that Andy Reid likes to have in his system, despite having Darwin Thompson and Darrel Williams on the roster. So, if I absolutely had to choose a backup, it would be him. But, because we don’t know how this shakes out, including whether the Chiefs sign someone new, I wouldn’t even bother worrying about it much if you’re drafting today.
– Dan Harris (@danharris80)
I fully expect the Chiefs to sign someone that’s currently a free agent like Devonta Freeman or Lamar Miller, but if you’re in a deep Dynasty league right now and you have an open spot at the end of your bench, DeAndre Washington is worth adding to your roster just in case.
– Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL)
Kevrunner said:Wow, with his age and position, he basically ended his football career.
Sight unseen and all but I think CEH can do everything Freeman can at this point but do it better.I really think this is the spot for D. Freeman. Yes, he is on my dynasty team so yes I am biased/hopeful. But, it just makes too much sense. This is the defending champs and favorites to win it this year. There is no preseason to get CEH up to speed, and a totally jacked up offseason in general. Freeman can catch the ball, and bang it between the tackles but most of all is a proven veteran presence who has played in big games and wont need time to adjust to the NFL game. I loved Darwin in the preseason last year but he showed pretty much nothign in the regular season. He may prove to be an NFL RB, but he hasnt yet. If this was not a contending team, I could see them rolling with what they have - but this is a team that can repeat, and having a veteran in the backfield seems wise on many levels.
This is terribly flawed logic. They didn't go and sign Thompson or Williams over Washington because they already had them under contract. Signing him doesn't mean they like him better, it just means they need another body.I’m not targeting anyone as of now because, frankly, we just don’t know who the primary backup will be. But if I’m drafting today, the first Chiefs running back not named Clyde Edwards-Helaire that I’d be drafting is DeAndre Washington. The concerns about the lack of preseason games apply to Washington, too, but the bottom line is that the Chiefs went out and signed Washington, the exact type of veteran back that Andy Reid likes to have in his system, despite having Darwin Thompson and Darrel Williams on the roster. So, if I absolutely had to choose a backup, it would be him. But, because we don’t know how this shakes out, including whether the Chiefs sign someone new, I wouldn’t even bother worrying about it much if you’re drafting today.
– Dan Harris (@danharris80)
The last time Damien played with the Chiefs, they won the Super BowlDAMIEN WILLIAMSRB, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Chiefs RB Damien Williams and RG Laurent Duvernay-Tardif are expected to opt-in to the 2021 season.
Both players opted out of the 2020 season but appear ready to return for the team next year. It's difficult to say what the risks of playing will be next season but the 2020 season went well and things should continue to improve in the NFL's second year while operating under COVID-19 protocols. Duvernay-Tardif started 14 games for the Chiefs in 2019 and 60 games dating back to 2015. Damien Williams broke out in 2019 with 711 yards and seven scores before performing extremely well in the playoffs. His return will ensure that the Chiefs don't bring back Le'Veon Bell and could murky the water of their backfield. Clyde Edwards-Helaire cost the Chiefs a first-round pick but hasn't been meaningfully better than UDFA back Darrel Williams.
And in my opinion was the obvious SB MVPThe last time Damien played with the Chiefs, they won the Super Bowl
I agree. Same as Dominic Rhodes should have been the MVP when the Colts won the Super Bowl but you knew it was going to ManningAnd in my opinion was the obvious SB MVP
Mahomes 286 py, 2 TDs, 2 INTs 4 sacks, 63.5 QBR
Williams 133 tot yards, 2 tds, scored the go ahead TD on a catch and sealed it with a 38 yard rushing TD. Shredded that 9ers D.
Yup. As much as CEH drafted crushed Williams value, Williams' return will crush (what's left of) CEH's value.I wouldn’t at all be surprised if Damien wasn’t a huge thorn in the side of CEH owners next year.
While we're at it, James White in SB 51.I agree. Same as Dominic Rhodes should have been the MVP when the Colts won the Super Bowl but you knew it was going to Manning
Chiefs released RB Damien Williams.
The move clears $2.2 million in cap space, and comes after Williams sat out the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chiefs used a first-round pick on Clyde Edwards-Helaire and reached another Super Bowl without Williams, so they were comfortable moving on. The move also comes the same day the Chiefs re-signed Darrel Williams. Damien turns 29 in 18 days. A solid pass catcher and role-playing runner, Williams can still be an effective part of a committee. Wherever he winds up, he will not have standalone fantasy value.
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SOURCE: Herbie Teope on Twitter
Mar 16, 2021, 4:13 PM ET
His mother had cancer. As a football decision, it didn't work well. As a life decision, who on earth is going to begrudge him that?Horrible decision to sit out the season.
The Chiefs, apparently.His mother had cancer. As a football decision, it didn't work well. As a life decision, who on earth is going to begrudge him that?
Well, you're right about that.His mother had cancer. As a football decision, it didn't work well. As a life decision, who on earth is going to begrudge him that?
That's quite overstated. Maybe B- but A+? No way.Y’all realize a ton of players got cut recently who played the 2020 season right? Tying him getting cut to sitting out is A+ dumb.
Sometimes it happens. I step back and beam at my computer when it does.Well, you're right about that.
Bears signed RB Damien Williams, formerly of the Chiefs, to a one-year contract.
Williams, released by KC this month after opting out of the 2020 season, has plenty of familiarity with Chicago's coaching staff. He worked with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor in Miami and knows head coach Matt Nagy's offensive scheme from their days together in Kansas City. Williams' addition to the Bears backfield very much complicates David Montgomery's path to the massive volume he saw in 2020. A mere four running backs last season had more total opportunity (rushing attempts plus targets) than Montgomery, who thrived in a series of great late-season matchups. J.D. McKissic, amazingly, was the only back to run more pass routes than Monty in 2020. That's not happening again. Pass-catching specialist Tarik Cohen coming back from injury and the Williams signing are major hits to Montgomery's usage and upside in the Bears offense. Williams will be a frequent target of Zero RB drafters in 2021 seasonal leagues.
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SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Mar 24, 2021, 12:59 PM ET
Not many people were impressed with the rookie. But Damien Williams just signed with Chicago. No rookies there. A diversion about Edwards-Helaire is fine, but I think you got this all confused.I was not impressed with the Rookie. But with that said, he was a Rookie and he will get better. Not sure what to make of the situation. Williams runs the offense like a pro.
Possibly a good buy low and if doesn't pan out, unless the guy who owns his is unreasonable, it won't have cost you much.
I was under the impression he was still under contract with KC.Not many people were impressed with the rookie. But Damien Williams just signed with Chicago. No rookies there. A diversion about Edwards-Helaire is fine, but I think you got this all confused.
Nope. Signed with the Bears yesterday. KC had released him earlier in the week.I was under the impression he was still under contract with KC.