How Jameson Williams Opens Up Lions' Offense

The Lions are utilizing Williams in multiple ways.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams made an impact once again in Detroit's Week 13 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Despite catching just one pass, Williams was able to get in the end zone on a 19-yard run in the fourth quarter. On the score, he performed a stunning dive into the end zone.

Williams has begun to become more impactful with each passing week. At the beginning of his career, his role was dictated by how much trust he could earn from the coaching staff. 

Through his eight games this season, Williams has caught 13 passes for 195 yards and two scores. Additionally, he has the 19-yard score against New Orleans on his only rush attempt.

It's safe to say that the trust has been earned, as both coaches and players have praised his efforts throughout the season. His touchdown run was particularly impressive to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who was fired up as Williams dove for the score.

"I loved it, it was awesome. We're taught not to reach the ball out in the end zone. But, no one was really around him. Coach is probably gonna kill me for saying this, but I thought it was some juice," St. Brown said. "He added some juice to the team. I was hype watching him do it. Pictures looked great, too, so I loved it. He's having fun out there, and that's what's most important. He's balling, he's doing his thing and I'm just happy to see him finally get going and score touchdowns and do what he's always wanted to do."

The second-year receiver has become one of the predominant options in the offense. With runs and passes at all levels, Williams is a legitimate threat to score on every snap. 

"It's actually fun being involved in a lot of ways. Getting the ball on rushes, screens, mid crosses, deep passes, being able to do everything," Williams explained. "It's just being valuable, and being able to do multiple things for the offense. I feel like it opens up the offense, because I feel like all of our receivers can do that — make mid plays, short plays, long plays, take a screen, get a first down. Stuff like that. I feel like it's very important that we can do that." 

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The Lions are expecting to face challenging weather Sunday when they travel to Chicago. Though Williams' impact could be hindered by the conditions limiting pass attempts, he's not concerned about the elements themselves. 

Growing up in St. Louis, Mo., Williams has played through elements such as what's expected Sunday. Though he believes most players would prefer better weather, he has always embraced the adversity that comes with poor conditions. 

"Nothing really changed. That's one of my funnest games. I like playing in those games, because you really just get to see who want it," Williams stated. "You play in the hot all the time, that's when the season starts, that's what you work out in. Everybody wants it to be hot, but who's gonna play when it goes cold, when it's raining, when it's snowing and stuff like that." 

The Alabama product is known for his speed, and has no plans to let weather of any kind slow him down.

"Nah, nah," Williams said about the weather potentially hindering his speed. "Nothing can make me slower."