JAMAAL WILLIAMS NEWS

Should play Sunday Williams (thigh), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, is expected to play barring a pregame setback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Williams looks poised to put an end to a two-game absence after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday. He'll likely step back in as Detroit's No. 2 running back behind D'Andre Swift, a role that has translated to double-digit touches in all but one of his seven appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Williams (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Williams has been sidelined for Detroit's last two games, but he appears to have a better shot at playing this week compared to the previous two contests after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday. If the Lions determine that Williams will need another week off, Godwin Igwebuike would be in line to serve as starter D'Andre Swift's clear top backup. The other running back on the Lions' 53-man roster, Jermar Jefferson (knee/ankle), has already been ruled out for the game.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Remains limited in practice Williams (thigh) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Williams hasn't completely moved past the thigh issue that has kept him out of action for the Lions' past two games, but the fact that he's opened Week 11 prep with consecutive limited practices is a positive sign with regard to his chances of playing Sunday in Cleveland. Before missing action with the injury, Williams had seen a solid amount of work as the Lions' No. 2 back behind D'Andre Swift (shoulder) averaging 12.4 touches per game through seven outings. Assuming both backs are able to shake off their respective injuries and suit up against the Browns, Williams may not immediately step back into as sizable of a role as he held previously, but he should at least see more work behind Swift than depth options Jermar Jefferson (ankle) and Godwin Igwebuike did in the previous two contests.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Williams (thigh) returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant.

Impact Williams should have a shot to make it back for Sunday's game in Cleveland, after sandwiching a pair of absences around a Week 9 bye. D'Andre Swift is likely to lose some snaps and touches with Williams back in the mix, though the former Packer had already seen his usage decline before missing time with a thigh injury. Williams hasn't recorded even 70 total yards in a game since Week 1 and hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 3.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Williams (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Williams still hasn't returned to practice and now will miss a second straight game on the other side of a Week 9 bye. His absence could leave a few more carries for D'Andre Swift, who has done most of his damage through the air this year while averaging just 3.2 YPC. Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson both got some playing time off the bench in a 44-6 loss to the Eagles in Week 8, but only after Swift had played 96 percent of offensive snaps through the first three quarters of the blowout.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence Thursday Williams (thigh) missed Thursday's practice.

Impact Williams didn't suit up Week 8 due to a thigh issue, and even with the benefit of a bye he hasn't mixed into drills with just one session remaining during Week 10 prep. On a semi-positive note, he was seen running on a side field Wednesday, so the Lions may be exercising caution with the fifth-year pro. Friday's practice and ensuing injury report could be telling for Williams' ability to suit up Sunday in Pittsburgh. Behind top running back D'Andre Swift, the Lions have rookie Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike at the position.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice after bye Williams (thigh) didn't practice Wednesday, but he did do some running off to the side, tim reports.

Impact After playing through chest and hip issues earlier in the year, Williams missed Week 8 with a thigh injury that's apparently still bothering him after on the heels of a Week 9 bye. If he can't play this Sunday in Pittsburgh, the Lions will turn to Jermar Jefferson and/or Gordon Igwebuike behind lead back D'Andre Swift.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jamaal Williams inactive for Detroit Lions; D'Andre Swift should see bigger role Jamaal Williams, who leads the Detroit Lions with 312 yards rushing on 71 carries, missed practice time this week with a thigh injury.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Sitting Sunday Williams (thigh) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Williams was a surprise addition to the Lions' Week 8 injury report due to a thigh issue, which limited him in practice both Thursday and Friday. While he entered the weekend as questionable, the Lions won't take any chances with Williams with a Week 9 bye on tap. Detroit thus will trust in D'Andre Swift (groin) to be the lead back, with just Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson behind him on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Sunday Williams (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Williams didn't show up on the Lions' Week 8 injury report until Thursday as limited due to a thigh injury, which extended into Friday. Both Williams and No. 1 RB D'Andre Swift (groin) are listed as questionable for Sunday, but the latter has gutted out his injury and played in every game this season. Assuming Williams is out there this week, he shouldn't have a problem earning double-digit touches, as he's done in six of seven games on the campaign.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions' Jamaal Williams, A.J. Parker questionable vs. Philadelphia Eagles Williams leads the Lions with 312 yards on 71 carries while splitting the rushing workload with D'Andre Swift

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Thigh issue caps practice reps Williams was limited in practice Thursday by a thigh injury, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact In previous Lions practice reports this season, Williams was listed with chest and hip injuries and also an illness, so a new health concern is bothering the fifth-year running back. Still, both Williams and D'Andre Swift (groin) have been able to suit up for all seven contests this season, which has amounted to 12.4 touches per game for the former versus the latter's 17.1. A similar breakdown between the two is expected Sunday versus the Eagles, assuming both are active.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes 12 carries Williams ran for 57 yards on 12 carries against the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Williams saw zero targets in the receiving game, which is a concerning sign on a day that D'Andre Swift drew 10 targets. The Lions have shown a more specific intention to feed targets to Swift after Williams drew nine targets Week 1. Williams has seen eight targets in the six games since. Double-digit carries are on the table for Williams every week, but it's increasingly appearing as if he needs to make his carries count -- probably with a touchdown or two -- to provide much fantasy value in a given game.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bottled up by Bengals Williams rushed four times for 11 yards and caught his only target for minus-two yards during Sunday's 34-11 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Entering the game with a hip injury, Williams logged a season low in carries while D'Andre Swift saw 20 combined targets and rushing attempts. While the impending return of Taylor Decker (finger) could boost the Detroit rushing game in the near future, the season-ending loss of Frank Ragnow (toe) will continue to be difficult to recover from. Regardless, Williams likely will remain in the back seat to the receiving-proficient Swift, and his fantasy outlook could diminish if Detroit can't find ways to remain competitive most weeks.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dressing Week 6 Williams (hip) is listed as active Sunday versus the Bengals.

Impact Williams tended to a hip injury for a second week in a row, but an illness kept him off the field entirely from Thursday's practice. Still, he'll be out there Week 6 behind starter D'Andre Swift (groin), which so far has amounted to 14 touches per game this season for Williams.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Hockenson (hip/illness), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams has been nursing the hip issue for the past couple weeks, while the ailment prevented him from practicing Thursday. He was back on the field Friday in a limited capacity, so he looks like he'll be ready to go for the Week 6 matchup, working in tandem with D'Andre Swift (groin) in the Detroit backfield.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Bengals Williams (hip/illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Fellow running back D'Andre Swift also is questionable due to a groin injury. Williams sandwiched Thursday's absence from practice between a pair of limited sessions, and he'll likely be a game-time decision Sunday.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Williams (hip/illness) returned to practice Friday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact A hip injury has kept Williams as a limited participant the past two weeks, while an illness caused him to miss Thursday's practice entirely. His return to the field Friday suggests he'll play through the hip injury again this Sunday against the Bengals, working in tandem with D'Andre Swift in the Detroit backfield.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' running backs D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams still waiting for big break In 52 carries this season, Swift has topped 15 yards just once, with a 16-yarder in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. After...

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Absent with hip injury, illness Williams' absence Thursday was the result of a hip injury and an illness, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Williams appeared on the Lions' initial Week 6 injury report as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, with only the hip issue attached to his name. His downgrade to no activity a day later with a new health concern in tow likely points to the illness being at the root of his absence, rather than any sort of setback with his hip. So long as he can get back on the field in some capacity Friday, Williams would still be in good position to complement D'Andre Swift (groin) out of the backfield during Sunday's game against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE