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MIKE WILLIAMS
298 YDS •
21 REC •
1 TD
298 YDS
21 REC
1 TD
Scores once across 18 appearances Williams hauled in nine of 13 targets for 132 yards and one touchdown across nine regular-season appearances with the Steelers. He also posted a 12-166-0 receiving line on 21 targe...
Impact Williams also had one 37-yard catch (on two targets) in the Steelers' wild-card round loss to Baltimore. The 30-year-old wideout failed to emerge as a reliable contributor in either New York, where he kicked off the 2024 campaign, or Pittsburgh, who acquired him via trade early November in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick. Now set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Williams will hope to find a landing spot in free agency where he'll get a chance to prove himself as a potential starting option.
FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Held without catch Wednesday Williams failed to secure either of his two targets during Wednesday's 29-10 loss to Kansas City.
Impact Williams had racked up double-digit yards in each of the last three games, but his production took a step back on Christmas Day since George Pickens (hamstring) was back in action. Williams hasn't been a reliable contributor over his eight appearances with the Steelers this year, securing eight of 12 targets for 107 yards and a touchdown. Now that Pickens is healthy, Williams' upside for next week's regular-season finale against the Bengals is limited.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up 24 yards in loss Williams secured all three of his targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 34-17 loss to Baltimore.
Impact Williams continued to see a slightly increased role Saturday since George Pickens (hamstring) was sidelined for a third consecutive game. Williams has racked up double-digit receiving yards in each of the last three matchups, securing seven of nine targets for 75 yards during that time. His fantasy value remains limited, and his role could decrease next week since head coach Mike Tomlin has said that Pickens has a "real chance" to play against Kansas City.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
One grab in Week 15 Williams caught one of his two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles.
Impact Williams continues to struggle to take a step forward in Pittsburgh's passing attack since joining the team in Week 10. The veteran wideout played just 15 of the Steelers' 43 offensive snaps, behind fellow wide receivers Calvin Austin (35) and Van Jefferson (35). Despite No. 1 wideout George Pickens (hamstring) missing his second straight game, Williams was mostly an afterthought in the offensive scheme. The 30-year-old will look to bounce back in Week 16 when the Steelers visit the Ravens.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
One grab in Week 15 Williams caught one of his two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles.
Impact Williams continues to struggle to take a step forward in Pittsburgh's passing attack since joining the team in Week 10. The veteran wideout played just 15 of the Steelers' 43 offensive snaps, behind fellow wide receivers Calvin Austin (35) and Van Jefferson (35). Despite No. 1 wideout George Pickens (hamstring) missing his second straight game, Williams was mostly an afterthought in the offensive scheme. The 30-year-old will look to bounce back in Week 16 when the Steelers visit the Ravens.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated volume possible Sunday Williams is in line for expanded role in Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Eagles with George Pickens (hamstring) inactive for the contest.
Impact Playing without Pickens in Week 14 against the Browns, Williams resurfaced in the Steelers' air attack, albeit modestly, with a 3-36 line on four targets. However, that represented a significant uptick in involvement for the veteran trade-deadline acquisition, whose only reception in a Steelers uniform prior to that game had been a 32-yard touchdown reception in his Week 10 team debut against the Commanders. Williams will have added opportunities for targets again Sunday against the Eagles, albeit versus a talented secondary that's allowed an NFC-low 178.5 passing yards per game.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moderate increase in role Williams recorded three receptions on four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.
Impact The Steelers had limited pass volume, with Russell Wilson taking to the air only 26 times. Even with an expanded role in the absence of George Pickens (groin), that led to a modest stat line for Williams. Nevertheless, it was his best usage as a Steeler, and he finished tied for second on the team in targets. Even with some slight reason for optimism, it's difficult to trust that Williams will post a meaningful stat line heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Eagles.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No targets in Week 13 Williams wasn't targeted during Sunday's 44-38 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Williams recorded a 32-yard reception during his Steelers debut against Washington in Week 10, but he hasn't been targeted over three games since then. It's especially discouraging that Williams was held without a target during Sunday's high-scoring victory in which Russell Wilson tallied a season-high 414 passing yards. Williams seems unlikely to be a consistent fantasy option late in the regular season given his lack of work in recent weeks.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not targeted against Baltimore Williams wasn't targeted during Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Impact Although Williams saw a slight increase in playing time during his second game with his new team, he didn't draw any targets in the narrow win. The 30-year-old reached the end zone late in his Steelers debut last week, and he'll look to bounce back Thursday against Cleveland as he continues to compete for a role in Pittsburgh's offense.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Rodgers Had a Surprising Reaction to Mike Williams Trolling Him Aaron Rodgers had a good laugh about now-Steelers receiver Mike Williams’s “red line” social media post, which appeared to be trolling the N...
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Mike Williams is a Steeler now 🤝 #steelers #nfl #shorts
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Steelers WR Mike Williams throws barb at Jets' Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Williams threw a jab at his former QB, Aaron Rodgers, for comments while he was with the Jets.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM
Steelers Receiver Mike Williams Takes Subtle Jab at Aaron Rodgers in Instagram Post The Jets quarterback previously blamed Williams for one of his interceptions thrown a couple weeks ago.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Mike Williams Took Clear Shot At Aaron Rodgers On Monday The Pittsburgh Steelers moved to 7-2 on the season with a thrilling 28-27 victory over the Washington Commanders and star rookie quarterback...
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Reaches end zone in team debut Williams secured his lone target for a 32-yard touchdown during Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
Impact Williams was on the field for just nine offensive snaps during his first game in a Steelers uniform, but he made his presence felt by securing a go-ahead touchdown with 2:22 remaining in the fourth quarter. Despite reaching the end zone for the first time this season, the 30-year-old's lack of playing time was concerning. However, it's possible that Williams earns more opportunities if he continues to succeed when called upon.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Mike Williams makes winning touchdown catch to push Steelers past Commanders LANDOVER, Md. - The Steelers made the move to trade for Mike Williams as an investment for their off...
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Analysis | What to know from NFL Week 10: The Chiefs can't keep getting away with this, right? Also in Week 10: The 49ers get Christian McCaffrey back, the Steelers’ Mike Williams trade pays off and the Bears’ offense is a disaster.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
MIKE WILLIAMS FIRST CATCH AND FIRST TD AS A STEELER #PITvsWAS on CBS
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Set for Steelers debut Williams is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Impact Williams was acquired by the Steelers on Tuesday prior to the trade deadline, so there was some question of whether he'd be ready to suit up for his new team. Per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Williams may not see a full complement of snaps, so he may not make much of a statistical impact in his debut with Pittsburgh.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Sunday Williams, whom the Steelers acquired in a trade with the Jets on Tuesday, is expected to suit up in his new team's Week 10 matchup versus Washington, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Williams has had less than a full week to familiarize himself with Pittsburgh's offensive playbook, but it appears he's done enough to be able to suit up Sunday. The veteran wideout struggled in his nine games with New York prior to the trade, totaling just 12 catches on 21 targets for 166 yards and no touchdowns. Williams will look to resurrect his season as the Steelers' No. 2 receiver alongside top wideout George Pickens.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Williams Reveals 'What Went Wrong' After Jets Trade New York’s now former wide receiver understood that neither the team nor he was at fault for the signing not working out.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
'I Thought I Was Dreaming': NFL Tiger Talks About Being Traded Mike Williams thought he was dreaming when he was asleep and his phone started buzzing Tuesday, with his agent trying to let him know that h...
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM
New Steelers WR Mike Williams 'moving around everywhere' Mike Williams was asleep Tuesday when his trade from the New York Jets to the Pittsburgh Steelers was finalized. But the man whose playing t...
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM
