Andre Williams Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Andre Williams
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Age: 32
Weight: 230 lbs
Height: 5' 11"

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by Brandon Niles

· Sep 18, 2014 · 12:52 PM EDT

NYG RB Andre Williams - Week 3, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 – Andre Williams vs. Houston

Andre Williams has been intermixed in the Giants offense the first two games, but is still only getting spot duty for the time being. He finished with eight carries and two receptions, but only 19 total yards. Those aren’t the kinds of numbers that are going to get him more work, but at least for the time being it looks like he remains in the Giants’ plans.

Against the Texans this week, expect Williams to get a similar workload, but to remain distinctly behind Rashad Jennings on the depth chart. This is a tough matchup anyway, but until he moves ahead of Jennings, Williams remains a good handcuff and dynasty option, but he is not worth moving into your starting lineup for right now.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 11, 2014 · 6:29 PM EDT

NYG RB Andre Williams - Week 2, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 – Andre Williams vs. Arizona

Andre Williams got some change of pace work against the Lions in Week 1, carrying the ball five times. He only gained nine yards however, as the Giants offense struggled. He’ll continue to run behind Rashad Jennings, though it bodes well for his long term potential that no other Giants backs touched the ball.

Williams will face a stingy Cardinals defense this week, and fantasy owners shouldn’t expect more work than what he got last week. He remains a stash-away type of player, and a handcuff to Jennings, without week-to-week starter potential at this point.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 03, 2014 · 2:02 PM EDT

NYG RB Andre Williams - Week 1, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 – Andre Williams vs. Detroit
It’s hard to gauge how well Andre Williams might do before we see how the carries are going to be distributed between he and lead back Rashad Jennings in the new Giants offense. Williams flashed ability in the preseason and worked in with the first team, so in all likelihood, he’ll be used for change of pace work early in the season, with a chance to earn more playing time.

We recommend a wait-and-see approach for the rookie from Boston College. He’s a good player on a team that wants to run the ball, but for now, Jennings seems like the guy the Giants want to bank on to carry the rock.

by Brandon Niles

· Aug 23, 2014 · 1:07 PM EDT

NYG RB Andre Williams - 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Last season’s Doak Walker award winner at Boston College, Andre Williams will bring his brand of hard-nosed and decisive running to a Giants team that is in the middle of an overhaul on offense. Drafted in the fourth round, Williams doesn’t do anything specific that pops out at you on film, but he was highly productive in college and will be given a chance to compete for carries in New York this season.

Fantasy Upside
Williams is a tough player who shows the vision necessary to succeed at the NFL level. Additionally, he’s looked good in early pre-season action, and is drawing positive reviews from camp, even getting spot duty with the first team. The Giants redesigned their offense this year, including new members on the line, a new offensive coordinator, and a pair of new running backs including Williams. As much as any rookie, Williams will have every opportunity to earn playing time.

Fantasy Downside
Head Coach Tom Coughlin has been reluctant to rely on rookies early on, and Williams is a fourth round pick, so there’s little investment there to force early playing time. Also, Williams is behind free agent acquisition Rashad Jennings for the time being, and Williams adds nothing to the passing game based on career collegiate numbers of only 10 receptions and 60 yards receiving. While Williams should have opportunities and is a smart and talented runner, there is no guarantee that he’ll have enough of a workload to make him fantasy viable.

Bottom Line
With reasons for Williams to have a great season, and reasons for him to do very little, the smart money is that he lands somewhere in between. The Giants have successfully deployed two running back systems in the past, and Williams will likely end up with 6-10 touches per game as the primary backup and change of pace player behind Jennings. He’s a good handcuff option for Jennings owners, and isn’t bad value considering his upside in rounds 10-12. Just be prepared for his downside as your eyes get glossy looking at his 2,177 yards and 18 touchdowns last year at B.C.