JAMAAL WILLIAMS NEWS

NFL Week 12 live updates: Vikings beat Patriots, Cowboys, Bills win

Week 12 of the NFL season continues with the Giants facing the Cowboys, followed by Patriots-Vikings. Here are the top plays!

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Another rushing touchdown Williams rushed 18 times for 66 yards with one touchdown and one lost fumble during Thursday's 28-25 loss to the Bills.

Impact Williams continued to handle the lion's share of work out of the backfield and extended his league-leading touchdown total (13) along the way. With Detroit seemingly keen on keeping D'Andre Swift as fresh as possible going forward, Williams should continue to handle a heavy workload down the stretch, though one that may not involve much heavy lifting as a receiver given Swift's proficiency in that area. Up next is a middling Week 13 matchup against a Jaguars defense allowing the eighth-fewest yards per carry (4.2) and the 11th-fewest rushing touchdowns (nine) in 2022.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Milano shakes off blockers for 4-yard TFL on Jamaal Williams | Bills vs. Lions Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano shakes off blockers for 4-yard TFL on running back Jamaal Williams.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Jamaal Williams follows his blockers for 13th rushing TD of year on goal-line rush Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams follows his blockers for 13th rushing TD of year on goal-line rush.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • NFL.COM

Ed Oliver frees football from Jamaal Williams for Bills' fumble recovery | Bills vs. Lions Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver frees football from running back Jamaal Williams for Bills' fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Jamaal Williams wins FedEx Ground Player of the Week Lions RB Jamaal Williams wins FedEx Ground Player of the Week for Week 11

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Bills face Lions, aiming for 2nd straight win at Ford Field

The Buffalo Bills are aiming for their second win in five days at Ford Field

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As Jamaal Williams powers Lions' run game, what's his future in Detroit? Williams leads the NFL with 12 rushing TDs, and he's a popular leader off the field. That will make him an appealing free agent in 2023.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lions riding high; Vikings offense sputters; Justin Fields' status: NFC North notebook

The Lions are playing their best football of the season, the Vikings look to get back on track, and when might Justin Fields return?

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Lions don't have time to enjoy rare 3-game winning streak

The Detroit Lions haven’t had a three-game winning streak in five years, so Monday would have normally been a day to enjoy

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Week 11: Top viral moments from Bears-Falcons, Cowboys-Vikings, more

Week 11 of the NFL featured plenty of fun moments including an incredible Mike Ditka-themed bachelor party at the Bears-Falcons game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Jamaal Williams closing in on Detroit Lions history after 3-touchdown game Jamaal Williams has an NFL-leading 12 rushing touchdowns this season, four shy of Barry Sanders' Detroit Lions record set in 1991

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Pacing NFL in rushing TDs Williams (illness) carried the ball 17 times for 64 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants.

Impact Williams battled through an illness during practice this week en route to his fifth multi-score game of the season. The veteran back passed Nick Chubb (11 touchdowns) for the league lead in rushing touchdowns in one fell swoop with this incredible three-touchdown day. D'Andre Swift (eight touches for 32 yards and a TD) has been listed as fully healthy for two weeks running now, indicating that Williams is still the head of Detroit's three-pronged rushing attack with Justin Jackson (10 touches for 77 yards) sprinkled in. Williams' fantasy managers should continue rolling out their RB1 with confidence heading into a Thanksgiving tilt against the Bills on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jamaal Williams' best plays from 3-TD game Week 11 Watch Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams' best plays from his 3-TD game vs. New York Giants Week 11.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Williams leads Lions to 3rd straight win, 31-18 over Giants

Jamaal Williams ran for a career-high three touchdowns and the Detroit Lions stunned the New York Giants 31-18

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Williams (illness) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Williams sat out the Lions' first practice of the week Wednesday after falling ill, but his ability to take every rep a day later clears the way for him to suit up this Sunday against the Giants. Though D'Andre Swift (ankle/shoulder) has been practicing fully this week and is on pace to be available for the fourth consecutive game, he could still be relegated to a complementary role while playing at less than 100 percent. Swift's snap shares have ranged between 16 and 52 percent over the past three contests, while Williams' share has dipped no lower than 39 percent over that stretch. Williams has out-carried Swift by a 50-13 margin in those games, but Swift has quadrupled Williams' target count (12 to three).

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent Wednesday due to illness Williams didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Impact Williams has been the Lions' most-used running back this season, earning between 12 and 24 touches in each of the team's nine games. With nine touchdowns, he sits in a tie for third in the NFL with the Titans' Derrick Henry, but an illness now is affecting Williams' practice reps. At the same time, D'Andre Swift (ankle/shoulder) managed a full session Wednesday, so a changing of the guard in the backfield could be in store Week 11. Williams' status nonetheless will be one to watch closely as Sunday's game against the Giants approaches.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions aim for rare 3-game winning streak against Giants

A three-game winning streak wouldn’t be a big deal for most NFL franchises

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Fields rushes for 147 yards in another Bears loss

Justin Fields is collecting NFL records in his second season with the Chicago Bears

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading rusher in Week 10 win Williams carried the ball 16 times for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears.

Impact It wasn't an efficient effort, but Williams scored his ninth TD of the year in timely fashion, giving the Lions the lead with just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter. With D'Andre Swift still not looking 100 percent, Williams remains the safest option in the Detroit backfield heading into a Week 11 clash with the Giants.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Staley on the durability of Jamaal Williams Assistant HC/RBs Duce Staley speaks to the media about the durability of Jamaal Williams as well as keeping D'Andre Swift in a groove.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: How Jamaal Williams is making most of chance as Detroit Lions' lead running back Confused about whether to root for Detroit Lions to win the rest of the season? Don't be.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Handles lion's share of touches Williams rushed 24 times for 81 yards and was not targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 15-9 win over Green Bay.

Impact D'Andre Swift (ankle/shoulder) suited up in a limited capacity (five touches for 50 yards) for the second week in a row, allowing Williams to dominate the backfield touches once again. The 24 carries set a new high for the veteran back, as he remains heavily involved in the game plan regardless of Swift's availability. Williams has produced a standout 126/545/8 rushing line through eight games, and he will look to continue his career year against a struggling Chicago defense next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE