Week 12 at Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys present a plus matchup on Thanksgiving, as Dallas is just 23rd in overall fantasy points allowed to the position and 25th in aFPA against WRs. However, no Chargers pass-catcher is averaging 6 targets or more per game other than Keenan Allen. Tyrell Williams hasn't eclipsed 50 yards since Week 4. You can't start him.
Week 11 vs. Buffalo Bills
Buffalo is top-five in our aFPA vs. WR rankings. They are also above average in overall fantasy points allowed to the position. He has not cracked 50 yards or a touchdown in five straight games. You cannot start him in Week 11.
Week 10 at Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars are first in our aFPA vs. WR rankings and first in overall PPR points per game allowed to the position. It could not get any worse for Chargers receivers this week against Jalen Ramsey and company. Sit Tyrell Williams.
Week 8 at New England Patriots
This Chargers-Patriots game has the second-highest over/under in Vegas of Week 8 at 48 points, potentially foreshadowing a shootout. The Patriots rank 28th in our aFPA vs. WR rankings and have allowed the third-most PPR points per game to fantasy wideouts. However, Keenan Allen and Hunter Henry are the top two targets in this offense, at this point. Tyrell Williams and the rest of the Chargers pass-catchers must be very efficient to produce useful weeks. Williams has just 6 targets in the last three weeks, making him a very risky FLEX option for Week 8.
Week 7 vs. Denver Broncos
The player whose playing time was most affected by the debut of Mike Williams was Tyrell Williams. Tyrell went from more than 80% snaps in every game to 68% last week. The Broncos are a tough matchup for wide receivers, ranking eighth in our aFPA vs. WR rankings. They also have allowed the seventh-fewest PPR points to the position. All of these factors combine to bench Tyrell Williams in Week 7.
Week 6 at Oakland Raiders
Tyrell Williams has been too inconsistent to rely on outside of deep leagues in need of a FLEX. One week he puts up 100 yards and a touchdown, then last week, only 2 targets. Plus, first-round rookie Mike Williams may be back this week, which could cut into Williams' snaps. It's a very risky proposition for Week 6.
Week 5 at New York Giants
It's a tough matchup for the Chargers receivers this week against a Giants defense ranked second in our aFPA vs. PPR WR rankings. It's also an early east coast kickoff for the Pacific time zone Chargers. Williams broke out against a beatable Eagles secondary, but against the much better Giants DBs, render Tyrell a risky FLEX option in Week 5.
Week 4 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Great matchup for Williams this week, as the Eagles are 27th in our aFPA vs. PPR WR rankings; however, Williams is only averaging 41 yards per game and has yet to score. Williams is a sneaky FLEX play possibility this week, but how lucky do you feel? The Eagles have also allowed the fourth-most PPR points to opposing WRs, overall.
Week 3 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Tyrell Williams is struggling to get targets through two weeks, with only 11 total. This simply isn't the same offense as last season when Keenan Allen was hurt and Williams was the focal point of the passing game. For this week, the Chiefs have actually allowed the 9th-most PPR points vs. fantasy WRs through two weeks. So, Williams is a FLEX consideration in Week 3, but not much more than that.
Week 2 vs. Miami Dolphins
Tyrell Williams only managed 4 receptions for 32 yards against Denver last season. Last week he put up a respectable 5-54-0 against that tough secondary. Consider Williams a FLEX option in Week 2 against a Dolphins defense that allowed the eighth-most PPR points to fantasy WRs last season, but not much more than that, as the Chargers are a home favorite against a team displaced by a hurricane. This could be a run-heavy game script in the second half.
