Jameson Williams, a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, made another impact in the team’s Week 13 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Despite only catching one pass, Williams got into the end zone on a 19-yard run in the fourth quarter. On the score, he made a spectacular dive into the end zone. Williams’s importance has grown with each passing week. His role at the start of his career was determined by how much trust he could earn from the coaching staff.
Williams has caught 13 passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns in eight games this season. In addition, on his only rush attempt against New Orleans, he scored a 19-yard touchdown. Both coaches and players have praised his efforts throughout the season, so it’s safe to say that trust has been earned. Amon-Ra St. Brown, who was fired up as Williams dove for the score, thought his touchdown run was especially impressive.
“I loved it; it was fantastic.” We’re taught not to try to catch the ball in the end zone. But no one was really around him, and coach will probably kill me for saying this, but I thought it was some juice,” St. Brown explained. “He gave the team a boost.” I was pumped as I watched him do it. I also liked how the pictures looked. He’s having a good time out there, and that’s all that matters. He’s balling, he’s doing his thing, and I’m just glad to see him finally get started, score touchdowns, and do what he’s always wanted to do.”
He has emerged as one of the offense’s most important options. Williams is a legitimate threat to score on every snap, with runs and passes at all levels. “It’s actually a lot of fun to be involved in so many ways.” “Being able to get the ball on rushes, screens, mid crosses, deep passes, and do everything,” Williams explained. “It’s just about being valuable and capable of doing multiple things for the offense.” I believe it opens up the offense because I believe all of our receivers can make mid-range, short-range, and long-range plays, as well as take a screen and get a first down. That sort of thing. I believe it is critical that we be able to do so.”
The Lions are expecting inclement weather when they travel to Chicago on Sunday. Though the weather conditions may limit pass attempts, Williams is unconcerned about the elements themselves.
Growing up in St. Louis, Williams has experienced elements similar to what is expected on Sunday. Though he believes that most players would prefer better weather, he has always welcomed the adversity that comes with poor weather. “Not much has changed. “That’s one of my favorite games; I like playing in those games because you just get to see who wants it,” Williams explained. “You play in the heat all the time; that’s what you work out in when the season starts.” Everyone wants it to be hot, but who will play when it gets cold, rains, snows, and other such things?”
The Alabama product is known for his speed and has no intention of letting weather slow him down. “Nah, nah,” Williams responded. “Can’t nothing can make me slower.”
