Wide receiver Mike Williams talks to the media about upcoming primetime matchup, returning from injury and his expectations for Sunday Night Football. Multiple Chargers make list of top 101 greatest nicknames ever Pair of Chargers wide receivers practiced in full Friday for the first time this week and are questionable ahead of Sunday's primetime game, "We just have to take the practice field the right way this week because this team deserves our full attention. . Williams: We kind of talked.He said the "X" is gonna see a lot of balls in this offense and I told him I was looking forward to it.Obviously, hearing it doesn't really do much!But seeing it through the first few games, I'm feeling it right now.He stuck to his word and we've got a lot more to build on for the rest of the season. ", "I think that this locker room believes in one another. 2022 Mosaic No Huddle Mike Williams Auto Disco Prizm Chargers ANH-MWI That changed in the next 24 hours, though. COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers link-placeholder-0] and [Mike Williams have not played a complete game together all season. Williams' specialty in 2018 was the in-breaking route. retweet if you need it. five more than the next most targeted receiver. ", "They fly around at the end of the day, they've got a lot of talent on that side of the ball, a lot of guys that can make plays. [4] Williams returned as a starter his sophomore year in 2014. Chargers injury update: WR Mike Williams' knee feeling good after bye Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Chargers coach Brandon Staley offered no apology after playing his starters throughout most of Sunday's regular-season finale, a game in which Mike Williams suffered a back injury. LA Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams take on the second Chargers Edition of the Hot Ones special, Truth or Dab. If I'm able to do it, I'm for sure out there.". On the ninth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on how the Chargers clinched their first playoff spot since 2018. Free shipping for many products! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. We just have to get him [Allen] back in the grove of things. On the latest edition of Let's Play, DeAndre Carter & Gerald Everett go head-to-head for a game of Madden 23. Chargers first round pick Mike Williams stops by the equipment room to try on his Chargers gear for the first time. You have to learn on the other side. Oct. 2, 2021. We have already broken down the five teams that could look to steal Williams' services from the Chargers and have the cap space to do it. The veteran wide receiver was listed as questionable. Even with the increase in targets, the sure-handed Williams equaled his drop total (2) from 2017. He told us in camp if he was a betting man, he'd expect big numbers from you.That's come to fruition! See who wins the matchup between these two LA Chargers playmakers. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams takes a sidearm sling from quarterback Justin Herbert for a 18-yard catch and run. Watch all of wide receiver Mike Williams' top plays during the NFL 2022 season. Chargers WR Mike Williams excited about possibly returning alongside He's been so consistent through five gameshe's having an excellent year. Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods sacks Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert during the Chargers' 37 . Williams was ranked the best wide receiver in the draft by ESPN, the second best wide receiver by Pro Football Focus, the third best wide receiver by Sports Illustrated, and NFLDraftScout.com ranked him the third best wide receiver in the draft. Similarly, Rivers' career passer rating when targeting Williams has been 116.2 the seventh-best mark among the 59 pass-catchers with at least 40 targets from the quarterback. Wide receiver Mike Williams has been racking up highlight reel catches all year long. In 2021, he appeared in 16 games and caught 76 passes for . Presented by Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Over the last two seasons, Philip Rivers has shown that he is not afraid to target Williams down the field. Williams: Every year I feel like I have something to prove.Obviously, I want to get better every year.That's the goal this season.Be better than last year. He had 66 receptions for 1,296 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior, and he had 60 receptions for 1,395 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior. The enhanced workload benefitted Williams, and with more targets came more production. He showed rapport with ascending Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, particularly to start the season, totaling six receiving touchdowns and 471 receiving yards in the Chargers' first five games. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. While some may argue that Kyzir White is more impactful, Williams is absolutely the biggest name that is going to receive the biggest contract this offseason. On this episode we get to find out more with Shawne Merriman and Sebastian Joseph-Day over a game of Between 2 Kegs, presented by Bud Light. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Watch as Sean Evans questions the NFL stars about everything from what penalties they get away with to putting their musical talent on display. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Is it a look? He finished with 20 receptions for 316 yards and three touchdowns. Mike Williams had 895 receiving yards last season and 4,557 receiving yards over his career. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 5, Corey Davis) in the draft. [12], Coming out of Clemson, Williams was considered a top prospect and projected as a first round pick by the majority of draft experts and analysts. Williams earned the second-best grade in the red zone this season (82.6) ranking only behind Green Bay's DaVante Adams, and among wide receivers with 10 or more red-zone targets, only Chris Godwin had a higher contested-target percentage. Opposite Williams is Keenan Allen, who has earned an 88.0-plus offensive grade in each of the last three seasons. [24], He was inactive for the first six games of the regular season and made his professional regular season debut in Week 6. View the best moments of Mike Williams game winning night with the Chargers against the Kansas City Chiefs. Notably, Los Angeles had already secured a playoff start, so head coach Brandon Staley's decision to play his starters has drawn criticism in the aftermath of Williams' injury. Mike Williams: I'm the X-receiver.It's been pretty good and it's kind of similar to what Michael Thomas ran in the Saints' offense; see a lot of balls, run a lot of slants. With Williams entering his age 29 season, those health worries aren't likely to resolve. Robert Williams III and Sam Hauser. 81 was officially re-signing with the Bolts. had a higher contested-target percentage. Los Angeles Chargers #81; Wide Receiver; Follow. By Hayley Elwood Oct 07, 2021 Few players have had a hotter start to the 2021 season than Mike Williams. If we're on the same page, then we're gonna be a lot better and more cohesive as an offensive line.". This service is intended for adult audiences. A sophomore standout; a breakout receiving threat; a red-zoneweapon the running list of nicknames is not lacking for, following his spectacular 2018 campaign. The energy feels good, the sideline feels good. This website is managed on a digital platform of the National Football League. Few players have had a hotter start to the 2021 season than Mike Williams. Quarterback Philip Rivers maintained a 145.2 passer rating when targeting Williams onin-breaking routes, which was the highest mark among QB to WR tandems last year. While some may argue that Kyzir White is more impactful, Williams is absolutely the biggest name that . Just trying to get him as much rest up until game-time.. "I want to be a leading communicator in our secondary. Wide receiver Mike Williams meets with the media to discuss his big performance in the Chargers' win over the Miami Dolphins. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [34] Please check your email for a confirmation. All rights reserved. 2023 Chargers Football Company, LLC. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Keelan Doss to the active roster from the team's practice squad and placed tight end Donald Parham Jr., on Reserve/Injured. The Bolts will take on the Miami Dolphins for prime time clash on Sunday Night Football. Star's cryptic tweetstorm adds to Rams' post-Super Bowl mi Daniel Jones needs to see big picture in Giants negotiations, Red-hot Jon Rahm no match for wind-swept Bay Hill: 'F--king hard', The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Kellyanne Conway and George Conway to divorce, Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts placed on paid leave. All rights reserved. Chargers' Mike Williams: Hurts back Sunday - CBSSports.com The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The outside linebacker looks back on his rookie season, what he wants to improve on this year, and oh yeah, what it's like being on the sideline watching Justin Herbert take the field. The wide receiver has been on a tear and is currently tied for second amongst all receivers in touchdowns. Williams, the 28-year-old wideout who led the NFL in yards per reception in 2019, had already missed four games during the regular season with a high-ankle sprain. Robert Williams III Has New Nickname For Celtics Teammate Williams should not be counted on as your WR2 in team builds, but as a WR3, he possesses weekly difference-maker potential when he's on the field. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Latest on Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. Find out more. He also elevated his yards per reception average from 8.6 to 15.4 from 2017 to 2018, while he. Quarterback. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Here are the five receivers that would actually be ample receivers. Foster discusses how they can unlock more of Ekeler's game, what he's seeing from the other backs on the roster, and how to find consistency behind No. In the PFF era, spanning back to 2006, Rivers has completed a passto 66 different pass-catchers, and only two of those pass-catchers have maintained a higher average depth of target than Williams' mark of 15.5 yards. How do you get a feel for those 'Mike and Justin things?' Clemson He's a great finisher with ball in his hands and he is really hard to tackle. A sophomore standout; a breakout receiving threat; a red-zoneweapon the running list of nicknames is not lacking for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams following his spectacular 2018 campaign. The rookie safety shares why he feels the Chargers are the 'perfect team' for him, his track background, the debate between Whataburger and In-N-Out, and more. Allen, who suffered a hamstring injury in. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports. Best. At this juncture of his career, we should finally conclude that Mike Williams cannot play a full season of games healthy. Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) warms up prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at StubHub Center. 30. In honor of Mike Williams' birthday, take a look through some of his best moments through Week 4. When asked Thursday if he thought he would play come Sunday, Allen replied, "Yeah, right now, yeah.". Chargers WR Mike Williams' injury absence sparks questions Top photos of Chargers first-round pickMike Williams in action at Clemson. [21][22], Williams participated in rookie minicamp, but missed organized team activities and was expected to miss the start of training camp due to a mild herniated disc in his lower back. He played college football at Clemson, and was drafted by the Chargers seventh overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Quarterback Justin Herbert throws a 21-yard completion to wide receiver Mike Williams. ", "There's always hope. Allen, who suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, has yet to return to full strength. But things went south with 2:43 in the second quarter when wide receiver Mike Williams injured his back on the Chargers' fifth offensive series. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has a small, nonsurgical fracture in his back that is expected to sideline him two to three weeks, sources told ESPN's Lindsey Thiry on Friday. "It's Sunday Night Football, not just necessarily the Chiefs, but it's another opportunity for me to go out there and showcase what I can do. Mike Williams Game by Game Stats and Performance | ESPN The two returned to practice on Wednesday and were listed as limited participants, just as they were on Thursday, though they appeared to be doing more drills than the previous day during the media-accessible portion of practice. Just playing fast and physical. [13][14][15], The Los Angeles Chargers selected Williams in the first round with the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Williams completed his bachelor's degree in sociology in December 2016. Doing things I'm great at doing. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Zion Johnson & Jamaree Salyer go head-to-head in a game of NBA 2K21. [32] He finished the 2018 season with 43 receptions for 664 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns. Take a look at some of the best shots of Mike Williams' 2022 offseason. Can wide receiver Mike Williams' teammates identify a sketch of him drawn by a little kid? [11] He caught touchdown passes in 9 games (including 3 against rival South Carolina) and had over 100 yards receiving in 5 games. ", Palmer, Guyton among candidates for No. Five-time Pro Bowl wideout Keenan Allen and second-year wideout Joshua Palmer will serve as Justin Herberts top two targets, along with the attention running back Austin Ekeler generates out of the backfield. Williams logged DNP listings both Tuesday and Wednesday, and the wideout's absence from the early stages of Thursday's session suggests that he's no lock to be available for Saturday's playoff. Here's more from Williams on his play in 2021, if he feels he has something to prove, freestyling with Justin Herbert, and more. ", "I just think it challenges us in a way that we just have to be really technique sound. Ansley details what it was like having Derwin James play multiple positions while calling defensive plays, how Asante Samuel Jr. can grow in year two, & more. Chargers WR Mike Williams downgraded to out vs. Jaguars, could miss a ", "He is an elite player right now, both playing the run and playing the pass, and being able to rush the passer. He returned briefly and played on a pitch count in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, which happened to be the same game Williams suffered a high ankle sprain in. ", "They've played against some good defenses and they put up a lot of points, a lot of yards. 116. The Chargers will take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 1:25pm at Empowerfield at Mile High. That wasn't an issue at all. In addition, Los Angeles activated kicker Cameron Dicker and cornerback Kemon Hall from the practice squad for Sunday's game. If the . These NFL Pros have two simple choices: tell the truth or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab. Chris Hayre, Hayley Elwood and Eric Smith recap the Chargers' 17-14 win over the Tennessee Titans, which vaulted L.A. into the AFC's sixth seed entering Week 16. While an initial X-ray and MRI came back. Right: Preston Mack-USA TODAY Sports), Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports, Sign up for the Chargers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. It is a system that those guys know very well. The Chargers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs for Sunday Night Football in Week 11 at SoFi Stadium. [29], In Week 2, Williams recorded his first professional touchdown in the 3120 victory over the Buffalo Bills. Wilhoite details how the scheme and White's physicality were the perfect match, why he's encouraged about Kenneth Murray moving forward, and more. Williams injured his back while playing in the Chargers' Week 18 game. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Beatty further discusses Williams, Keenan Allen's season, & the potential of Joshua Palmer and Jalen Guyton. Chargers' Week 18 moves backfire with Mike Williams injury Powered by Southern California McDonald's. With the Chargers locked into the No. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 36 (2999th overall since 1960). How has that connection grown now in year two with Herbert? 2023 Chargers Football Company, LLC. It took everybody in Powder Blue to win it. Williams was forced out of Sunday's game against the Broncos with a back injury. J.C. Jackson, Mike Williams injured in Chargers' loss to Seahawks - Los The Chargers return home for a primetime clash with the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. When offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi came here, did he have a conversation with you on how he envisioned you fitting into this role? Any GM with his job on the hot seat will aim to connect on a draft pick(s) who provides immediate production, no different than fantasy managers looking to hit big within the later rounds of drafts. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 5 replacements if Mike Williams leaves the LA Chargers - Bolt Beat Follow the Chargers' resilient journey through the adversity of their 2022 season so far on the latest episode of All In Season 2, out now. See where NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund projects the Bolts offense to rank for the 2022 season. [20], On May 11, 2017, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Williams to a fully guaranteed four-year, $19.74 million contract with a signing bonus of $12.50 million.
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