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WR Jameson Williams, DET (10 Viewers)

Not surprisingly, was just placed on reserved/NFI list and will miss at least the first 4 games.

Dynasty guys surely haven't discounted him, but could be a nice second half surprise for redraft purposes.
 
I had my favorite league draft tonight.
12 teams, 1 QB, 0.5 PPR, IDP, Keep 15 each year.

A few decent vets got thrown back. Jameson slid all the way to 12th. Couldn't be more ecstatic.
 
Took him in the 16th round (182nd pick, WR68) and stuck him on the IR.

He is not close. This will not be the OBJ rookie season explosion. But he's more than just a burner and late season he might see an uptick in usage.

Basically free in redraft, we have 18 man rosters + 2 IR spots, I can probably hold him through the bye weeks if I don't experience too much carnage on the rest of the team.

We have not seen him run any drills. Limited to meetings and walking around with a football (he carries on everywhere.) About the only news on him in camp was him deciding to ditch 18 - the reverse Megatron # - to take number 9. The balls on this dude lol I love it.

Have seen some social media posts he's doing some cone drills and lateral agility in his workouts, but still rehabbing, not running routes or catching passes. Going to be a slow process getting him up to speed. No reported setbacks.

On the plus side he's engaged, he went on both game road trips + the joint practice in Indy, they have big plans for him long term. But this year they are being smart and bringing him along slowly.
 
Took him in the 16th round (182nd pick, WR68) and stuck him on the IR.

He is not close. This will not be the OBJ rookie season explosion. But he's more than just a burner and late season he might see an uptick in usage.

Basically free in redraft, we have 18 man rosters + 2 IR spots, I can probably hold him through the bye weeks if I don't experience too much carnage on the rest of the team.

We have not seen him run any drills. Limited to meetings and walking around with a football (he carries on everywhere.) About the only news on him in camp was him deciding to ditch 18 - the reverse Megatron # - to take number 9. The balls on this dude lol I love it.

Have seen some social media posts he's doing some cone drills and lateral agility in his workouts, but still rehabbing, not running routes or catching passes. Going to be a slow process getting him up to speed. No reported setbacks.

On the plus side he's engaged, he went on both game road trips + the joint practice in Indy, they have big plans for him long term. But this year they are being smart and bringing him along slowly.
I am hoping to do the same, draft him late and stash on the IR. Every year there is a WR that goes undrafted that is at least a viable bench player. I will use an early waiver on that guy to replace Jameson until he ready later in the year.
 
I managed to get him at the 1.07 in my dynasty draft but now am in the dilemma of whether I stash him on my taxi squad for this year and save myself some CAP space or do I keep him on my active roster when he might not be that usable until the second half. I don't have much WR depth this year as I have Pittman and Lockett as starters right now and only DeAndre Hopkins as another usable player after he comes off suspension. Could definitely use the depth and there isn't much out there in the FA pool right now that I could use. Either way I'm really needing the starters to stay healthy until I have some subs.
 
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Lions GM Brad Holmes not offering deadline on rookie receiver Jameson Williams’ return. “You got to be a little bit conservative and on the safe side ... We’re going to continue to be smart with him. We didn’t make that move for him just for Year 1, that’s a long-term one.”


1:30 PM · Sep 1, 2022·

 

Lions GM Brad Holmes believes Jameson Williams (ACL) is ahead of schedule in his recovery and could "accelerate" his return.​

On the reserve/NFI list, Williams must miss at least the first four games. “He is on track, again, I’m not going to put out a hard date, but I will say, the weeks and weeks he’s strung together with his rehab, and he’s so gifted from a genetic standpoint,” Holmes said Thursday. “Once he keeps that consistency going, it actually could accelerate that return that we’re thinking." Williams is still going to miss a huge chunk of the fantasy season, and will likely be limited upon his debut, but perhaps there is a chance he could get back on the field before November.
SOURCE: mlive.com
Sep 1, 2022, 7:12 PM ET
 
The obvious answer is still week 7 against the Cowboys. He will start full practice after week 4. He will start getting reps with the team, but not really game ready for week 5. Another week of practice during the week 6 nye week. Then another week of practice and reps and game ready for week 7. Those two addition weeks to make sure he is physically and mentqlly game-ready will outweigh any benefit of inserting him into the week 5 game.
 
This cat is a FA designated as "O" in my ESPN league. We have 3 IR spots, should I drop my end of the bench guy and stash him?
 
Dang, feeling a little yes-ish on replacing Mostert, if you have good RB's at the top. Don't understand dropping the kicker and picking up another? Wouldn't that fill the roster spot right back up.
 
Dang, feeling a little yes-ish on replacing Mostert, if you have good RB's at the top. Don't understand dropping the kicker and picking up another? Wouldn't that fill the roster spot right back up.
I think I could drop a guy, pick up Jameson, stash him to IR, and pick up another kicker.
 
Dang, feeling a little yes-ish on replacing Mostert, if you have good RB's at the top. Don't understand dropping the kicker and picking up another? Wouldn't that fill the roster spot right back up.
I think I could drop a guy, pick up Jameson, stash him to IR, and pick up another kicker.
Ohhhh. I thought when you said he's designated as "O", you meant that you couldn't IR him. But yeah if you can IR him I'd do the kicker thing unless you have Tucker or a kicker you really like.
 
Think they will very much ease him in this year since this is still a rebuilding year for the team. He was pick #12 because of the injury was baked into his real life “ADP.” Imagine him being a top 3-5 pick fully healthy- sheesh. He was the perfect pick for the Lions- don’t need him yet but will need him heavily when their next QB is in tow. Goff won’t unlock him.
 
Think they will very much ease him in this year since this is still a rebuilding year for the team. He was pick #12 because of the injury was baked into his real life “ADP.” Imagine him being a top 3-5 pick fully healthy- sheesh. He was the perfect pick for the Lions- don’t need him yet but will need him heavily when their next QB is in tow. Goff won’t unlock him.

The popular narrative on Goff is probably furthest off of any player in the NFL. Goff will have a big year and he will be hitting WR deep and he will be the Lions QB for the foreseeable future.
 
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Think they will very much ease him in this year since this is still a rebuilding year for the team. He was pick #12 because of the injury was baked into his real life “ADP.” Imagine him being a top 3-5 pick fully healthy- sheesh. He was the perfect pick for the Lions- don’t need him yet but will need him heavily when their next QB is in tow. Goff won’t unlock him.

From what I've seen of Dan Campbell, I don't think he understands the concept of a "rebuilding year".
 
Think they will very much ease him in this year since this is still a rebuilding year for the team. He was pick #12 because of the injury was baked into his real life “ADP.” Imagine him being a top 3-5 pick fully healthy- sheesh. He was the perfect pick for the Lions- don’t need him yet but will need him heavily when their next QB is in tow. Goff won’t unlock him.

From what I've seen of Dan Campbell, I don't think he understands the concept of a "rebuilding year".
Definitely true but the team will still do the right thing for Williams long term.
 
Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
I had not thought of that. Would require a Watson slice as we roll into Week 1, not sure he is going to do a whole lot opening week especially with Rodgers coming out and hyping Cobb, Watkins and Lazard. He said they deserve to start which I assume means they are going to be given more wiggle than some might want to believe especially those with rookie investments in Green Bay.

Roster him and then roll him on to IR, that's not a terrible idea.
 
Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
I had not thought of that. Would require a Watson slice as we roll into Week 1, not sure he is going to do a whole lot opening week especially with Rodgers coming out and hyping Cobb, Watkins and Lazard. He said they deserve to start which I assume means they are going to be given more wiggle than some might want to believe especially those with rookie investments in Green Bay.

Roster him and then roll him on to IR, that's not a terrible idea.
I don't understand what you mean about all the GB receivers?
 
Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
I had not thought of that. Would require a Watson slice as we roll into Week 1, not sure he is going to do a whole lot opening week especially with Rodgers coming out and hyping Cobb, Watkins and Lazard. He said they deserve to start which I assume means they are going to be given more wiggle than some might want to believe especially those with rookie investments in Green Bay.

Roster him and then roll him on to IR, that's not a terrible idea.
I don't understand what you mean about all the GB receivers?
Rodgers addressed both rookies and said they were like a salt n pepper shaker set, used sporadically is how I would describe it. Felt like Rodgers wants to work with Cobb, Watkins and Lazard, wants those 3 to have not just the first chance but felt like those are the 3 starting GB WRs for 2022. I would like to see the rookies hyped up more but I understand maybe things are going slower than I would prefer.

I don't think of Watkins as a huge obstacle for a Rookie WR, not a good one anyways.
 
Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
I had not thought of that. Would require a Watson slice as we roll into Week 1, not sure he is going to do a whole lot opening week especially with Rodgers coming out and hyping Cobb, Watkins and Lazard. He said they deserve to start which I assume means they are going to be given more wiggle than some might want to believe especially those with rookie investments in Green Bay.

Roster him and then roll him on to IR, that's not a terrible idea.
I don't understand what you mean about all the GB receivers?
Rodgers addressed both rookies and said they were like a salt n pepper shaker set, used sporadically is how I would describe it. Felt like Rodgers wants to work with Cobb, Watkins and Lazard, wants those 3 to have not just the first chance but felt like those are the 3 starting GB WRs for 2022. I would like to see the rookies hyped up more but I understand maybe things are going slower than I would prefer.

I don't think of Watkins as a huge obstacle for a Rookie WR, not a good one anyways.
I just mean what do they have to do with Jameson?
 
Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
I had not thought of that. Would require a Watson slice as we roll into Week 1, not sure he is going to do a whole lot opening week especially with Rodgers coming out and hyping Cobb, Watkins and Lazard. He said they deserve to start which I assume means they are going to be given more wiggle than some might want to believe especially those with rookie investments in Green Bay.

Roster him and then roll him on to IR, that's not a terrible idea.
I don't understand what you mean about all the GB receivers?
Rodgers addressed both rookies and said they were like a salt n pepper shaker set, used sporadically is how I would describe it. Felt like Rodgers wants to work with Cobb, Watkins and Lazard, wants those 3 to have not just the first chance but felt like those are the 3 starting GB WRs for 2022. I would like to see the rookies hyped up more but I understand maybe things are going slower than I would prefer.

I don't think of Watkins as a huge obstacle for a Rookie WR, not a good one anyways.
I just mean what do they have to do with Jameson?
Someone posted about rostering Jameson and then putting him immediately on IR, it's a fantastic idea for leagues where you have that kind of flexibility. In order to do that I would need to make a cut, last WR on the bench and that is currently Watson from Green Bay. Sorry that wasn't clear.

The diatribe is why I feel it's painful to cut Watson and do this. I can bring Watson back but not until after Week 1 waivers but I can cut him right now and grab Jameson. It's an interesting maneuver and depends on your outlook for him and Detroit this year. Coming off injury he might not explode right away but I also hear he he's looked good in practice and had some good reports leading up to start of the season.
 
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Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
I had not thought of that. Would require a Watson slice as we roll into Week 1, not sure he is going to do a whole lot opening week especially with Rodgers coming out and hyping Cobb, Watkins and Lazard. He said they deserve to start which I assume means they are going to be given more wiggle than some might want to believe especially those with rookie investments in Green Bay.

Roster him and then roll him on to IR, that's not a terrible idea.
I don't understand what you mean about all the GB receivers?
Rodgers addressed both rookies and said they were like a salt n pepper shaker set, used sporadically is how I would describe it. Felt like Rodgers wants to work with Cobb, Watkins and Lazard, wants those 3 to have not just the first chance but felt like those are the 3 starting GB WRs for 2022. I would like to see the rookies hyped up more but I understand maybe things are going slower than I would prefer.

I don't think of Watkins as a huge obstacle for a Rookie WR, not a good one anyways.
I just mean what do they have to do with Jameson?
Someone posted about rostering Jameson and then putting him immediately on IR, it's a fantastic idea for leagues where you have that kind of flexibility. In order to do that I would need to make a cut, last WR on the bench and that is currently Watson from Green Bay. Sorry that wasn't clear.

The diatribe is why I feel it's painful to cut Watson and do this. I can bring Watson back but not until after Week 1 waivers but I can cut him right now and grab Jameson. It's an interesting maneuver and depends on your outlook for him and Detroit this year. Coming off injury he might not explode right away but I also hear he ahs looked good in practice and had some good reports leading up to start of the season.
Ahhh, got it! My bad. Yes, that would be a tough swap to make unless you thought you had a really good chance of getting Watson back.
 
Think they will very much ease him in this year since this is still a rebuilding year for the team. He was pick #12 because of the injury was baked into his real life “ADP.” Imagine him being a top 3-5 pick fully healthy- sheesh. He was the perfect pick for the Lions- don’t need him yet but will need him heavily when their next QB is in tow. Goff won’t unlock him.

This is correct.

Goff is the statistically one of the worst deep ball passers over the last three years. No evidence that will change this year.
 
Think they will very much ease him in this year since this is still a rebuilding year for the team. He was pick #12 because of the injury was baked into his real life “ADP.” Imagine him being a top 3-5 pick fully healthy- sheesh. He was the perfect pick for the Lions- don’t need him yet but will need him heavily when their next QB is in tow. Goff won’t unlock him.

This is correct.

Goff is the statistically one of the worst deep ball passers over the last three years. No evidence that will change this year.
Best Offense he's ever been the QB

:no: you say?
 
Think they will very much ease him in this year since this is still a rebuilding year for the team. He was pick #12 because of the injury was baked into his real life “ADP.” Imagine him being a top 3-5 pick fully healthy- sheesh. He was the perfect pick for the Lions- don’t need him yet but will need him heavily when their next QB is in tow. Goff won’t unlock him.

This is correct.

Goff is the statistically one of the worst deep ball passers over the last three years. No evidence that will change this year.
Best Offense he's ever been the QB

:no: you say?

Not even close
 
Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
I had not thought of that. Would require a Watson slice as we roll into Week 1, not sure he is going to do a whole lot opening week especially with Rodgers coming out and hyping Cobb, Watkins and Lazard. He said they deserve to start which I assume means they are going to be given more wiggle than some might want to believe especially those with rookie investments in Green Bay.

Roster him and then roll him on to IR, that's not a terrible idea.
I don't understand what you mean about all the GB receivers?
Rodgers addressed both rookies and said they were like a salt n pepper shaker set, used sporadically is how I would describe it. Felt like Rodgers wants to work with Cobb, Watkins and Lazard, wants those 3 to have not just the first chance but felt like those are the 3 starting GB WRs for 2022. I would like to see the rookies hyped up more but I understand maybe things are going slower than I would prefer.

I don't think of Watkins as a huge obstacle for a Rookie WR, not a good one anyways.
I just mean what do they have to do with Jameson?
Someone posted about rostering Jameson and then putting him immediately on IR, it's a fantastic idea for leagues where you have that kind of flexibility. In order to do that I would need to make a cut, last WR on the bench and that is currently Watson from Green Bay. Sorry that wasn't clear.

The diatribe is why I feel it's painful to cut Watson and do this. I can bring Watson back but not until after Week 1 waivers but I can cut him right now and grab Jameson. It's an interesting maneuver and depends on your outlook for him and Detroit this year. Coming off injury he might not explode right away but I also hear he ahs looked good in practice and had some good reports leading up to start of the season.
Yeah. I had to cut Herbert to grab him and stash him. On a team who’s strength is WR and need all the RB help I can get.

But Herbert made it back to me.

It’s an interesting dynamic. I haven’t played with IR spots before this year. Feels kind of cheap that you can pick up guys and stash them as an extra roster spot, but it is what it is.
 
Think they will very much ease him in this year since this is still a rebuilding year for the team. He was pick #12 because of the injury was baked into his real life “ADP.” Imagine him being a top 3-5 pick fully healthy- sheesh. He was the perfect pick for the Lions- don’t need him yet but will need him heavily when their next QB is in tow. Goff won’t unlock him.

This is correct.

Goff is the statistically one of the worst deep ball passers over the last three years. No evidence that will change this year.
Best Offense he's ever been the QB

:no: you say?

Not even close
You know I'm pulling your leg, right?
 
Think they will very much ease him in this year since this is still a rebuilding year for the team. He was pick #12 because of the injury was baked into his real life “ADP.” Imagine him being a top 3-5 pick fully healthy- sheesh. He was the perfect pick for the Lions- don’t need him yet but will need him heavily when their next QB is in tow. Goff won’t unlock him.

This is correct.

Goff is the statistically one of the worst deep ball passers over the last three years. No evidence that will change this year.
Best Offense he's ever been the QB

:no: you say?

Not even close
You know I'm pulling your leg, right?

You know Mx is 100% serious right?

ETA: it’s a PSA
 
Draft tomorrow and no IR spot, Is he worth a late bench spot then as a potential keeper next year? Would need him for bye weeks 8 weeks or so in im sure.
 
Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
Did the same. Basically a free player. Took him with my last pick and moved him to IR the next day. See how he does the first few games when he’s back and make a decision then. Cost nothing.
 
Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
I had not thought of that. Would require a Watson slice as we roll into Week 1, not sure he is going to do a whole lot opening week especially with Rodgers coming out and hyping Cobb, Watkins and Lazard. He said they deserve to start which I assume means they are going to be given more wiggle than some might want to believe especially those with rookie investments in Green Bay.

Roster him and then roll him on to IR, that's not a terrible idea.
I don't understand what you mean about all the GB receivers?
Rodgers addressed both rookies and said they were like a salt n pepper shaker set, used sporadically is how I would describe it. Felt like Rodgers wants to work with Cobb, Watkins and Lazard, wants those 3 to have not just the first chance but felt like those are the 3 starting GB WRs for 2022. I would like to see the rookies hyped up more but I understand maybe things are going slower than I would prefer.

I don't think of Watkins as a huge obstacle for a Rookie WR, not a good one anyways.
I just mean what do they have to do with Jameson?
Someone posted about rostering Jameson and then putting him immediately on IR, it's a fantastic idea for leagues where you have that kind of flexibility. In order to do that I would need to make a cut, last WR on the bench and that is currently Watson from Green Bay. Sorry that wasn't clear.

The diatribe is why I feel it's painful to cut Watson and do this. I can bring Watson back but not until after Week 1 waivers but I can cut him right now and grab Jameson. It's an interesting maneuver and depends on your outlook for him and Detroit this year. Coming off injury he might not explode right away but I also hear he ahs looked good in practice and had some good reports leading up to start of the season.
I'm currently scoping both Jameson and Robinson to add to my IR and then adding Watson to my bench. Gotta drop someone though. These decisions kill me, why I torture myself with this game of decision? haha I am constantly overthinking things and then I miss out on the guys I put on my "watch list" to think a bit about. LOL
 
I'm currently scoping both Jameson and Robinson to add to my IR

I did the exact same thing. Two IR spots and used both of them for those two. I am hoping Jameson comes back this year and will be interesting to see what he can do on the field.
Is there a chance he doesn’t come back this year? I thought we were looking at a month?

May target him tonight last round.
 
I'm currently scoping both Jameson and Robinson to add to my IR

I did the exact same thing. Two IR spots and used both of them for those two. I am hoping Jameson comes back this year and will be interesting to see what he can do on the field.
Is there a chance he doesn’t come back this year? I thought we were looking at a month?

May target him tonight last round.
I mean, of course there's a chance. But yeah, I believe he is expected to be back long before the end of the season.
 
Is he on IR or PUP?
The espn app says NFIR.

Which is weird.

My guess is that designation is allowed for injuries that occurred before joining the team.

I only knew what that designation was this year with the Brian Robinson car jacking story.

Hi is NFI (my bad) which functionally is the same as PUP. No difference in the rules about when he can return.

NFI VS PUP bc the injury did not incur when he was in the NFL. No idea why that matters.
 
Is he on IR or PUP?
The espn app says NFI.

Which is weird.

My guess is that designation is allowed for injuries that occurred before joining the team.

I only knew what that designation was this year with the Brian Robinson car jacking story.
NFI is because the injury happened outside an NFL activity. This distinction is because there could be contractual implications. Suppose, for example, a player cut himself at home. The team might not have to pay him... However, like IR, the NFI label means he's out for the first 4 games. Someone else mentioned the Lions bye is in week 6... so the week 7 prediction others made is about what I'm expecting.
 
I think I managed to scoop him up in EVERY league I am in. With him being eligible for the IR, it allows some flexibility while waiting for him to return. I figure if St Brown could do what he did last year, Williams should be able to step in and top that.


That's definitely WR3 production and I think the Alabama is fully up to speed by the end of the season and could go on a run. Lion's offense suddenly has become interesting. Playmakers at all skill positions.
 
Took him in the 15th round of a PPR redraft last night, felt like stealing. Especially when you can add him to IR and pickup another player for a month or so.
I had not thought of that. Would require a Watson slice as we roll into Week 1, not sure he is going to do a whole lot opening week especially with Rodgers coming out and hyping Cobb, Watkins and Lazard. He said they deserve to start which I assume means they are going to be given more wiggle than some might want to believe especially those with rookie investments in Green Bay.

Roster him and then roll him on to IR, that's not a terrible idea.
I don't understand what you mean about all the GB receivers?
Rodgers addressed both rookies and said they were like a salt n pepper shaker set, used sporadically is how I would describe it. Felt like Rodgers wants to work with Cobb, Watkins and Lazard, wants those 3 to have not just the first chance but felt like those are the 3 starting GB WRs for 2022. I would like to see the rookies hyped up more but I understand maybe things are going slower than I would prefer.

I don't think of Watkins as a huge obstacle for a Rookie WR, not a good one anyways.
I just mean what do they have to do with Jameson?
Someone posted about rostering Jameson and then putting him immediately on IR, it's a fantastic idea for leagues where you have that kind of flexibility. In order to do that I would need to make a cut, last WR on the bench and that is currently Watson from Green Bay. Sorry that wasn't clear.

The diatribe is why I feel it's painful to cut Watson and do this. I can bring Watson back but not until after Week 1 waivers but I can cut him right now and grab Jameson. It's an interesting maneuver and depends on your outlook for him and Detroit this year. Coming off injury he might not explode right away but I also hear he ahs looked good in practice and had some good reports leading up to start of the season.
I'm currently scoping both Jameson and Robinson to add to my IR and then adding Watson to my bench. Gotta drop someone though. These decisions kill me, why I torture myself with this game of decision? haha I am constantly overthinking things and then I miss out on the guys I put on my "watch list" to think a bit about. LOL
In one of my leagues where RB's get hoovered up like crazy I managed to snag Robinson at the end of my draft and stuck him in an IR slot. If I eventually need the IR slot I can always cut bait but for now get to stash him and will now pick up someone as soon as FA opens tomorrow.
 

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