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Scores in OT shootout Williams hauled in 3 of 7 targets for 36 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 48-46 overtime loss versus Toledo.

Impact Pitt leaned on the run game Thursday, leaving few opportunities for the Panthers' pass-catchers. Williams reeled in one of the team's two passing touchdowns and led Pitt in receiving yards. He ends the 2024 season with 37 catches (on 82 targets) for 426 yards and six touchdowns across 13 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up targets in loss Williams reeled in 7 of 15 targets for 68 yards during Saturday's 24-20 loss versus Clemson.

Impact Williams' 15 targets were easily the most he's seen all season. While he didn't have the most efficient day with all of those looks, it's notable that his spike in targets came with a new quarterback, Nate Yarnell, under center. If Yarnell gets the start once again this week, it's feasible that Williams could once again dominate the target share for the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in touchdown in win Williams reeled in all two targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-13 win versus Syracuse.

Impact Williams wasn't looked at all that often in the win over Syracuse, but Pittsburgh's offense took a backseat to the Panthers' defensive domination over the Orange. Thus, one shouldn't be concerned about Williams' two targets being his lowest total yet in 2024.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Extremely limited in narrow win Williams caught 2 of 6 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 17-15 win versus California.

Impact Williams just couldn't get it going through the air in a tight victory against Cal. His quarterback Eli Holstein had his struggles, but Williams has also been hot and cold this season performance-wise. The receiver has been largely touchdown-dependent from a fantasy perspective, but he'll look to bounce back next week against Syracuse.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Williams recorded two receptions (on seven targets) for 34 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 victory against North Carolina.

Impact Williams's touchdown was his fourth of the season and his second in as many weeks. The wideout only caught two of his seven targets, but it's a good sign that Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein looks his way that often. He'll look to continue his heavy involvement next week against California.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Williams logged four receptions (on eight targets) for 71 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 73-17 victory against Youngstown State.

Impact Williams scored his first touchdown since the opener, and put together his biggest yardage output of the season. A blowout win over a severely overmatched foe certainly helped skew his numbers, but it was nevertheless a good day for the junior wideout.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Modest day in rivalry win Williams gathered in 3 of 5 targets for 36 yards during Saturday's 38-34 win over West Virginia.

Impact Williams saw five targets, and he continues to be a staple of this passing attack. Still, without touchdowns to pad his stat-line, the wideout may not be the smartest play from a fantasy perspective until he consistently puts up big yards. Panthers' quarterback Eli Holstein clearly likes throwing his way, but the receiver hasn't turned that into a big game since his two-touchdown performance in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in win Williams gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 26 yards during Saturday's 28-27 victory versus Cincinnati.

Impact After scoring twice in his Panthers' debut, Williams saw his targets drop from six to three and finished with just 26 yards. Williams hasn't exactly been a big-play threat in his two games with Pittsburgh, and overall has been outshined by Konata Mumpfield. Still, he remains a starting wideout for the Panthers whose production could be touchdown-dependent from a fantasy perspective.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in win Williams gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 26 yards during Saturday's 28-27 victory versus Cincinnati.

Impact After scoring twice in his Panthers' debut, Williams saw his targets drop from six to three and finished with just 26 yards. Williams hasn't exactly been a big-play threat in his two games with Pittsburgh, and overall has been outshined by Konata Mumpfield. Still, he remains a starting wideout for the Panthers whose production could be touchdown-dependent from a fantasy perspective.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in Pitt debut Williams had four receptions (on six targets) for 31 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 55-24 win against Kent State.

Impact Williams' Pittsburgh career got off to a hot start, as he scored half of the time he touched the ball. Another Western Carolina transfer alongside tailback Desmond Reid, Williams should continue to make an impact as one of the Panthers' top wideouts who clearly has a nose for the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in Pitt debut Williams had four receptions (on six targets) for 31 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 55-24 win against Kent State.

Impact Williams' Pittsburgh career got off to a hot start, as he scored half of the time he touched the ball. Another Western Carolina transfer alongside tailback Desmond Reid, Williams should continue to make an impact as one of the Panthers' top wideouts who clearly has a nose for the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Week 1 depth chart Williams will start for Pitt on its Week 1 depth chart.

Impact Williams transferred to the Steel City after spending 2023 with San Diego State and failing to record a statistic. As a starter for the Panthers, that's a pretty big leap for the wideout, but he's earned it with a strong offseason. He now figures to be the most involved in the offense as he has been since his Western Carolina days.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Pittsburgh Williams announced Friday that he is transferring to Pittsburgh.

Impact Williams didn't play at all in 2023 for San Diego State after recording 47 catches for 658 yards and six touchdowns in 2022. Williams will head to Pittsburgh after making 22 appearances across two seasons at Western Carolina.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE