retweet if you need it. "Sam's new nickname is 'Tax 'Em,' " Williams III said, per NBC Sports Boston video. He also caught a late go-ahead two-point conversion with four seconds left in a 2928 victory despite being down 1428 with five minutes left. [38], Williams had a breakout season in 2021, setting career highs in receptions (76), targets (129), and yards (1,146) while scoring nine touchdowns. Take a look at top quotes from the trio's press conferences after Wednesday's practice. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [34] Allen, who suffered a hamstring injury in. [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. Few players have had a hotter start to the 2021 season than No. Wide receiver Mike Williams' twirling toe-tap catch is a sight to behold. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 12 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. Chargers WR Mike Williams (back) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's wild-card game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced Friday. Williams was 42nd in target share (18.2%), 21st in air-yard share (31.1%), and 25th in receiving yards (895). Thatd keep him out barring a Super Bowl run by Los Angeles. The Chargers visit the 49ers for a primetime battle on Sunday Night Football. In Week 13 against the Denver Broncos, Williams caught five passes for 117 yards in the 2320 loss. [5][6][7] He finished the year with 57 receptions for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns. I didnt want anybody to get hurt in that game, regardless of their status, because everybodys important.. 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. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed at signing, per Rapoport. ", Palmer, Guyton among candidates for No. LA Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams take on the second Chargers Edition of the Hot Ones special, Truth or Dab. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. You have to make sure you that we follow our keys. [13][14][15], The Los Angeles Chargers selected Williams in the first round with the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. You can see it when we practice. Wide receiver Mike Williams meets with the media to discuss his performance in the Chargers' win over the Titans. On the latest edition of Let's Play, DeAndre Carter & Gerald Everett go head-to-head for a game of Madden 23. We have to prepare at a high level so that we can go play at a high level. He's been so consistent through five gameshe's having an excellent year. 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. Feb. 7, 2022. Quarterback. Wide receiver Mike Williams meets with the media to discuss returning to the practice field on Wednesday for the first time since his injury in Week 7. HT/WT. Herbert talked about the type of player and teammate Williams is and what he did when he heard No. ", "There's always hope. ", "I think that he has been a real bright spot for our defense. Jan 8, 2023 at 5:55 pm ET 1 min read. A sophomore standout; a breakout receiving threat; a red-zoneweapon the running list of nicknames is not lacking for, following his spectacular 2018 campaign. We just have to get him [Allen] back in the grove of things. 182 Mike Williams (back) suffered a small non-surgical fracture that was not found in his initial X-ray and MRI, according to Lindsey Thiry of The Athletic. Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams doesn't have the career statistics that most of the receivers making $20 million per season do, but the Chargers believe he was worthy of the three-year, $60 . The Chargers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 1:25pm at State Farm Stadium. The best NFL free agency destination for soon-to-be former Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki is the Chargers. Latest on Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, appeared in 13 games this season and caught 63 passes for 895 for four touchdowns. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Mike Williams had 895 receiving yards last season and 4,557 receiving yards over his career. Latest on Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN [4] Williams returned as a starter his sophomore year in 2014. He's a great finisher with ball in his hands and he is really hard to tackle. This website is managed on a digital platform of the National Football League. five more than the next most targeted receiver. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! But I feel like me and Justin have a great connection. Take a look at some of the best shots of Mike Williams' 2022 offseason. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. For his performance in Week 15, Williams was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Take a deep dive into the defensive resurgence that powered this postseason push, including how the Bolts stymied two of the most explosive offenses in the league. Perhaps Williams' most significant area of improvement was his red-zone efficiency. We caught up with the Chargers Director of Player Personnel ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, We caught up with the Bolts safety on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVII, "Let's build on all the great things that Justin Herbert has. The enhanced workload benefitted Williams, and with more targets came more production. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! See where NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund projects the Bolts offense to rank for the 2022 season. ", "It was just a tough and rugged game. We've received your submission. Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) warms up prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at StubHub Center. Here's more from Williams on his play in 2021, if he feels he has something to prove, freestyling with Justin Herbert, and more. Opposite Williams is Keenan Allen, who has earned an 88.0-plus offensive grade in each of the last three seasons. Williams' specialty in 2018 was the in-breaking route. In 2021, he appeared in 16 games and caught 76 passes for . The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. With health on his side and a full year of NFL experience under his belt, Williams took some massive strides in 2018. Instead of having a healthy group of wide receivers for their wild-card matchup against the Jaguars, the Chargers will instead have to adapt without Williams, his 895 receiving yards and his four touchdowns. 116. Wide receiver Mike Williams talks to the media about upcoming primetime matchup, returning from injury and his expectations for Sunday Night Football. 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. On the eighth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on the Chargers young quarterback, Justin Herbert, and learn how his competitive drive has translated to clutch, highlight-worthy plays his whole career, including the Bolts recent win over the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. Watch all of wide receiver Mike Williams' top plays during the NFL 2022 season. Even with the increase in targets, the sure-handed Williams equaled his drop total (2) from 2017. After some injury concerns earlier in his career, Williams put together his third season in a row of only missing one game. Powered by Arco. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. Just trying to get him as much rest up until game-time.. also increased his passer rating when targeted from 41.0 to 134.4 fifth among all receivers in 2018. Best. [10], In 2016 as a redshirt junior, Williams returned to his starting role and started all 15 games for Clemson, recording team highs in receptions (98), yards (1,361), and touchdowns (11). Allen said he will make the decision for sure on either Friday or Saturday, but he knows he can't get too ahead of himself because he's been in this position, of feeling good, before. Wide receiver Mike Williams meets with the media to discuss the Bolts' Week 6 OT victory over the Denver Broncos. In addition, Los Angeles activated kicker Cameron Dicker and cornerback Kemon Hall from the practice squad for Sunday's game. It took everybody in Powder Blue to win it. The Chargers are signing Williams to a three-year, $60 million contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 73. Thanks for contacting us. While an initial X-ray and MRI came back. Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods sacks Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert during the Chargers' 37 . So far in the Chargers' 5-4 season, Allen and Williams have shared the field for just 43 offensive plays -- all of which came in the first halves of Los Angeles' Week 1 and Week 7 games. Williams saw 12 targets in the Chargers' Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriotsfive more than the next most targeted receiver. 10's game to a new level in 2021 and what else he learned from working with Chase Daniel and Easton Stick. Born: Powered by Southern California McDonald's. 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. Robert Williams III and Sam Hauser. All rights reserved. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams submits his bid for the best catch of the 2022 NFL regular season with a one-handed, toe-tap catch along the sideline. Watch every catch from wide receiver Mike Williams from his 116-yard game against the Miami Dolphins on 'Sunday Night Football' during Week 14 of the 2022 NFL regular season. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. [28] He finished his rookie season in 2017 with 11 receptions for 95 yards in ten games and one start. Obviously, he's been dealing with what he's been dealing with the whole season, but it would be good to get us both back and both in the groove.". By doing so, the Chargers would guarantee Williams a one-year deal worth about $19 million and provide both sides additional time to potentially work on a long-term extension. The Chargers will take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 at SoFi Stadium. [36], On April 30, 2020, the Chargers exercised the fifth-year option on Williams' contract. Williams: It's just putting me in positions to be successful. Features: What suits you so well in this role compared to what you've done in the past? At this juncture of his career, we should finally conclude that Mike Williams cannot play a full season of games healthy. Quarterback Justin Herbert throws a 21-yard completion to wide receiver Mike Williams. Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson is "fired up" to work with Washington's new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. The Chargers return home for a primetime clash with the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. Possibly one of the most exceptional signs moving forward is that when the stakes were highest, the Chargers turned to Williams to be the leading force in their offense. On this episode of Film Room, hosts Chris Hayre and Daniel Jeremiah break down game film of Mike Williams and his ability to go and get the football in the Air. See who wins the matchup between these two LA Chargers defensive ends. On this edition of Let's Play, defensive linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day and Morgan Fox face off in NHL 22. Pair the explosive duo with the return of a healthy. October 4,1994 2023 NFL Combine: Best Drills for Immediate Returns, No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form, Player does not have any 2023 projections available, Schedule information for the 2023 season is not available for this player. Do you have a sports website? 11 of the players finished the 2022 season on the team's practice squad. If Williams can maintain a similar upward trend in 2019, the Chargers' offense will be once again in the upper echelon of the NFL. Take a frame-by-frame look at Mike Williams' 72-yard, 2nd quarter touchdown catch against the Cleveland Browns at SoFi Stadium. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Uncle Ardy from Pirnia Law Group shows off his Chargers buses that can be seen around SoFi Stadium on gameday. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 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. 81. Wide receiver Mike Williams absolutely Mosses Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard for a 23-yard sideline catch. See who wins the matchup between these two LA Chargers playmakers. Williams has a career year in the first year of Joe Lombardi's offense, setting a new personal best in receptions and receiving yards. 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. The wide receiver has been on a tear and is currently tied for second amongst all receivers in touchdowns. The Chargers will take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at 1:25pm at Sofi Stadium. On Monday against Las Vegas, Williams will have a chance to showcase this updated, upgraded version of himself as the Chargers and Raiders meet in the NFL's lone game in prime . NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. [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. And I'm proud of the way we competed as a team. It's kind of frustrating like I say, you just got to wait and play it by ear, day by day and hope that it responds the right way.". Chargers' offense: Ranking positions as great, satisfactory or needing adjustment, Kellen Moore won't limit possibilities with Justin Herbert and the Chargers, Three big questions facing the Chargers this offseason, Sources: Chargers WR Williams has back fracture, Bolts WR Williams questionable to face Jaguars, Chargers WR Williams expected to play vs. Jags, Staley defends playing starters as Williams injured, Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Substitute teacher-turned-special teams standout, Chargers' Staley: Playoff berth 'just the beginning', Bolts crash AFC playoff race with 'masterful' drive, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Do you feel you have something to prove with how you're playing this year? (Left: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports. COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers link-placeholder-0] and [Mike Williams have not played a complete game together all season. Brandon Staleys decision to play starters in a meaningless Week 18 game could have massive ramifications for the Chargers. ", "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. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. [24], He was inactive for the first six games of the regular season and made his professional regular season debut in Week 6. Williams injured his back while playing in the Chargers' Week 18 game. That'd keep him out barring a Super. five teams that could look to steal Williams. Opposite Williams is, , who has earned an 88.0-plus offensive grade in each of the last three seasons. First-round Draft pick Mike Williams was welcomed to his new home with the most famous burger in L.A. at Father's Office. ", "I think that this locker room believes in one another. That changed in the next 24 hours, though. [11] He caught touchdown passes in 9 games (including 3 against rival South Carolina) and had over 100 yards receiving in 5 games. We have a tough task. The Chargers didn't have Mike Williams in practice this week, but the team remains hopeful to have him Saturday night in Jacksonville. and Rivers will have not have a lack of weapons in his arsenal. He told us in camp if he was a betting man, he'd expect big numbers from you.That's come to fruition! The Chargers (6-5) entered the week with a 64% chance of making their first postseason appearance since 2018. [39], On March 8, 2022, Williams signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with the Chargers.[40]. 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. 50 comments. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Zion Johnson & Jamaree Salyer go head-to-head in a game of NBA 2K21. [8], In 2015, in the first game of the season against the Wofford Terriers, Williams fractured a bone in his neck after colliding with the goal post just as he was catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson on his team's first offensive series of the game. "Every position has All-Pro, Super Bowl, superstar talent. "I feel like everybody kind of already know, everybody kind of already know what it is with us," Williams said. On this edition of Let's Play, tight end Tre' McKitty and linebacker face off in a race of F1 2021. "Some days it's good, then it's bad, then back to good, then bad again. Wide receiver Mike Williams sustained a "small, non-surgical fracture in his back," according to ESPN's Lindsey Thiry, and he's expected to miss 2-3 weeks. I will absolutely pronounce it "Erb" and not "Herb". Beatty further discusses Williams, Keenan Allen's season, & the potential of Joshua Palmer and Jalen Guyton. "It's kind of a roller-coaster ride up and down," Allen said Thursday. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Is it a look? 2023 Chargers Football Company, LLC. For teams and fans read more , Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com He will likely miss two to three weeks.. [32] He finished the 2018 season with 43 receptions for 664 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns. Los Angeles wide receiver Mike Williams' 13 Yard Touchdown from Justin Herbert. . Relive his best moments of the 2022 season. 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. 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.