Jamaal Williams
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  • 224 lbs
  • 6' 0"
  • Brigham Young
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Scouting report

by Dale Lolley

GB RB Jamaal Williams - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Buffalo Bills

Jamaal Williams touched the ball just seven times last week—five carries for 29 yards and two catches for another 16 yards, as the Packers fell behind early. But he did get 30 snaps compared to 20 for Ty Montgomery and 17 for newly re-instated Aaron Jones. Working in his favor is that Williams is the best pass blocker of the group. But this is now a true time-share, making all three backs nothing more than flex plays until someone emerges as a bell cow.

by Dale Lolley

GB RB Jamaal Williams - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Washington Redskins

Jamaal Williams just isn't a lead back in the NFL. He's more of a complementary guy as his 16 carries for 59 yards and three catches for 12 last week would suggest. With Aaron Jones now back—and third on the depth chart—look for him to cut into Williams' carries soon. If that doesn't happen this week, it will next as the Packers need to provide a hobbled Aaron Rodgers with a running game. Don't use Williams as anything more than a flex.

by Dale Lolley

GB RB Jamaal Williams - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Minnesota Vikings

Jamaal Williams managed just 47 yards on 15 carries last week—3.1 yards per attempt—and the Packers weren't able to establish much of a running game because they fell behind. That meant Williams lost carries to Ty Montgomery. Williams is what he is—a runner who is valuable based on a modicum of volume. If Aaron Rodgers doesn't play, Williams' value takes a hit because the Vikings could run away with this one. Use Williams as a low-end No. 2 back and keep your fingers crossed.

by Dale Lolley

GB RB Jamaal Williams - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Chicago Bears

Jamaal Williams should get the start with Aaron Jones suspended. Chicago's run defense should be pretty solid and Williams isn't particularly dynamic as a runner. His value is based on volume. And given he'll be splitting time with Ty Montgomery -- who will be a third-down asset -- that might not add up to a strong day for Williams. He's a low-end No. 2 start this week or a flex with some upside.

by Dale Lolley

GB RB Jamaal Williams - 2018 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

With Aaron Jones suspended for the first two games of the season, Jamaal Williams will get a very good shot at winning the job for himself. If he can take advantage, he could prove valuable despite the crowded backfield. Williams showed some flashes of ability at times last season as a rookie. At the very least, he should get a similar amount of touches as he did a year ago.

Fantasy Downside

As mentioned, he's in a crowded backfield, which doesn't bode well. He also averaged just 3.6 yards per carry on his 153 rushing attempts last season, with a long of 25 yards. Williams is far from a game-breaker.

2018 Bottom Line

Williams will get a shot to win the job, though Mike McCarthy isn't committing to anything with his backfield. But with Jones out the first two games and Ty Montgomery more of a gadget player, Williams could be the bell cow—unless he blows his chance. Considering he faces two tough defenses in Minnesota and Chicago, that's not a stretch. He's worth a shot as a No. 3 or No. 4 running back with some upside potential in this offense if he can make the most of it. His current ADP is in rounds 8–10, which might be a little higher than you'd like for a player without job security. But if you can grab him a little later, it could be a good reward.

by Dale Lolley

GB RB Jamaal Williams - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Detroit Lions

Jamaal Williams had 15 carries for 58 yards last week but failed to catch a pass for a second consecutive week. He heads into Week 17 having gotten 15 or more carries in six of the past seven games. Given his rookie status, he should get a similar amount of touches this week. That's never easy to come by in Week 17. That makes him a borderline RB1 this week.

by Dale Lolley

GB RB Jamaal Williams - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Minnesota Vikings

Jamaal Williams had 10 carries for 30 yards last week and failed to catch a pass as the Packers fell behind early and were forced to throw the rest of the game. Even if he gets 15–20 carries this week, Minnesota's defense against running backs has been among the league's best all season. Williams is a FLEX play this week based on his workload.

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