Week 10 vs. Carolina Panthers
Jamaal Williams got just two carries for 10 yards, but caught six passes for 39 yards to salvage his week. That seems to be who he is now, which makes him a solid flex option each week. Carolina has allowed 11 rushing touchdowns to running backs and three through the air. Williams is valuable in the passing game and still gets a handful of carries each week. He's a solid flex option in that role.
Week 9 at L.A. Chargers
Jamaal Williams only got 10 touches last week, which kind of limits his value, but he did produce 22 yards on the ground and 14 through the air on three catches while scoring twice -- one rushing, one receiving. He's kind of touchdown dependent with the emergence of Aaron Jones as the primary runner, but Williams has scored in four of seven games this season. He's a very solid flex option in this offense, especially this week against a soft Chargers run defense.
Week 8 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Jamaal Williams got just seven touches last week compared to 16 for Aaron Jones, but he's making the most of limited playing time. Williams had just five yards on three carries, but scored his third receiving touchdown of the season on his four receptions for 26 yards, making him fantasy relevant. That should continue, especially with Davante Adams still out. Williams and Aaron Jones give Aaron Rodgers a nice easy outlet. He's useful as a low-end RB2, high-end flex option.
Week 7 vs. Oakland Raiders
Jamaal Williams returned from a concussion and had 14 carries for 104 yards and caught four passes for 32 yards and a touchdown against the Lions. He out-touched Aaron Jones, 18-14, though you can't count on that happening every week. But the Packers are banged up at receiver and Williams is a solid receiver. The Packers could lean on Jones and Williams in this game, making them both viable starts. In the case of Williams, he's a strong flex option.
Week 6 vs. Detroit Lions
Jamaal Williams is expected to be back this week after sitting out last week with a concussion. But Aaron Jones had a monster week with Williams sidelined. They had been splitting playing time pretty evenly before that. At the very least, Williams probably jumps back in as the third-down guy. Given the pass catchers that will be on the sideline this week, that could add up to enough work to use Williams as a flex option this week in PPR leagues.
Week 4 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Jamaal Williams got 12 carries last week -- two more than Aaron Jones -- and posted 59 yards, while also catching two passes for 29 yards. But Jones was dealing with a shoulder issue. Jones is expected to play on the short week against the Eagles, which makes Williams a strict timeshare play. And it looks like Jones is the more valuable guy because of his short-yardage work. Williams is a flex play, at best.
Week 17 vs. Detroit Lions
Jamaal Williams had a strong game as expected, last week, gaining 95 yards and a touchdown on the ground and adding six receptions for 61 yards against a soft Jets defense. The Lions will provide a little more resistance, at least on the ground, but Williams should get 20-plus touches again this week, which puts him in solid RB2 range with RB1 upside.
Week 16 at N.Y. Jets
With Aaron Jones ailing, Jamaal Williams stepped in and gained 55 yards and a touchdown on 12 rushing attempts at Chicago last week. Jones is now on injured reserve, so Williams gets to show if he can handle full running back duties again. And he won't have to share any touches. He also had four catches for 42 yards, both season highs. He has a much easier matchup this week against the Jets, so feel free to start Williams at a high-end RB2.
Week 10 vs. Miami Dolphins
Jamaal Williams played second fiddle to Aaron Jones last week, getting nine touches compared to 16 for Jones. He produced 34 yards on seven carries and two receptions for 20 yards, so it wasn't bad production. Playing against a soft Miami run defense, Williams isn't in play for a regular starting spot, but he's worth a shot as a flex play, especially considering Jones lost a key fumble last week against the Patriots. Another fumble this week could land Jones on the bench and mean a more prominent role for Williams.
Week 9 at New England Patriots
Jamaal Williams got just four carries against the Rams last week and gained only nine yards, but did vulture a TD from Aaron Jones. With Ty Montgomery now out of the picture, Williams should have value as a short-yardage back and perhaps even in the passing game, since he's a better blocker than Aaron Jones. Don't use him as anything more than a flex option this week.
