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Herbert pinpoints 18-yard back-shoulder throw to Mike Williams Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert pinpoints an 18-yard back-shoulder throw to Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • NFL.COM

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JANUARY 10, 2022

Late touchdown salvages fantasy day Williams (illness) caught three of his four targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Broncos.

Impact Williams was kept in check for most of the afternoon until his beautiful diving 45-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter completely put the game out of reach. One week after missing the devastating Week 16 loss to the Texans, Williams immediately re-asserted himself as a dangerous deep threat. While Sunday's touchdown marked just the second score for Williams since mid-October, he'll likely be leaned on heavily as the Chargers face off against the Raiders next week in a win-and-you're-in situation.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID list Williams (illness) has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Williams and fellow wideout Jalen Guyton both missed Los Angeles' Week 16 loss to the Texans, but both players are off the COVID list, which sets the stage for the Chargers to have their nucleus of key skill players available for Sunday's game against the Broncos. To date, Williams has logged a fantasy-worthy 64 catches (on 108 targets) for 964 yards and seven TDs through 14 contests.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be cleared for Week 17 Under the NFL's new COVID-19 protocols, Williams, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, could potentially be cleared in advance of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of...

Impact Gilbert Manzano of the Orange Register previously relayed that Williams, as an unvaccinated player, was in line to miss the contest. However, under the new protocols, the wideout has a chance to play in Week 17. Until Williams and Jalen Guyton clear the current protocols though, the Chargers' top available wideouts are Keenan Allen, Joshua Palmer and Jason Moore.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not eligible for Week 17 Chargers head coach Brandon Staley confirmed Monday that Williams, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, won't be eligible to play Week 17 against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The...

Impact Los Angeles placed Williams on the list Saturday and ruled him out ahead of Sunday's eventual loss to the Texans, but the team didn't provide any specifics behind why he was deactivated. Though Staley didn't go into much detail when talking to the press Monday, his acknowledgement that Williams won't be available for Week 17 confirms that the wideout was placed on the list as an unvaccinated player who tested positive for the virus. As a result, Williams will have to complete a 10-day quarantine dating back to when he first tested positive (Saturday), thereby keeping him out for a second straight game. While Jalen Guyton was also on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the Week 16 loss, Joshua Palmer (five catches for 43 yards and a touchdown on six targets) was one of the main beneficiaries of extra playing time and looks at receiver.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Mike Williams lands on COVID-19 reserve list The Chargers added wide receiver Mike Williams to the COVID-19 reserve list Saturday, another blow to a roster that has been disrupted by th...

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Lands on COVID list Williams has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Chargers.

Impact Williams joins Jalen Guyton on the list, which sets the stage for Keenan Allen and Joshua Palmer to serve as the Chargers' top two wideouts Sunday against the Texans.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient with targets Williams (heel) caught just three of his nine targets for 49 yards in the 34-28 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday.

Impact Williams briefly left the game in the first quarter after appearing to injure his shoulder on a dropped touchdown pass, but the big-bodied target returned shortly after and looked no worse for the wear. After a scintillating start to the season, the 2017 first-round pick has cratered back down to earth with just one touchdown over the last eight games. That could change with a relatively easy matchup against the Texans on tap for Week 16, a game in which the Chargers need to win in order to stay in the hunt for a possible wild-card berth.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Cleared for Thursday Williams (heel) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Meanwhile, fellow wideout Keenan Allen is back from the reserve/COVID-19 list after missing Sunday's 37-21 win over the Giants, and running back Austin Ekeler -- who is questionable with an ankle injury -- also has a shot to play Thursday after limited practices Tuesday and Wednesday. Things have gone better for Williams in recent weeks following a midseason slump, but he's still ranked as a distant No. 2 option in the passing game behind Allen, seeing between five and eight targets in each of the past eight games.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps up the limited Tuesday Williams (heel) was listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated report.

Impact After not holding practice Monday, the Chargers ran a walkthrough one day later, so Williams' ability to join his teammates on the field is a positive sign he'll be able to play through a heel injury. In the end, though, his listing -- or lack thereof -- on Wednesday's report will be telling for his ability to suit up Thursday versus the Chiefs. If Williams ultimately is active, he'll be joined by Keenan Allen, who will return from a one-game absence following a bout on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP on practice estimate Williams (heel) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in advance of Sunday's win over the Giants and ended up logging 59 of a possible 71 snaps en route to catching all six of his targets for 61 yards. At this stage, there's nothing to suggest that the wideout is in danger of missing Thursday night's game against the Chiefs, though a listed upgrade in his participation level come Tuesday would no doubt support that notion.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient on six targets Williams caught six passes for 61 yards on six targets against the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Williams' fantasy investors might be disappointed to see each of Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and Jared Cook catch a touchdown pass in this game, leaving Williams with just one touchdown in his last eight appearances, but Williams did well for himself considering he saw the most of top Giants corner James Bradberry. Williams is a candidate to see targets early and often as the Chargers face the Chiefs for a high-stakes rematch in Week 15.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Sunday Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and will play in Sunday's matchup against the Giants.

Impact This always seemed like the expectation after Williams was originally placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to being a close contact to Keenan Allen. With Allen officially sidelined ahead of Sunday's matchup, the 2017 first-round pick will operate as the team's No. 1 option with less heralded targets such as Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer likely forcing a larger funnel toward the big-bodied pass catcher.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward playing Sunday Coach Brandon Staley indicated Friday that Williams, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after being deemed a close contact of teammate Keenan Allen, should play...

Impact The report notes that Allen, who also is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, is not in line to play in the contest. As long as Williams gains clearance as hoped, he should be busy Sunday while heading a Week 14 wideout corps that will include Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer. In any case, the Chargers have until Saturday afternoon to activate Williams from the COVID list.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Williams, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after being deemed a close contact of teammate Keenan Allen, has reportedly tested negative for the virus, according...

Impact The report adds that the Chargers are optimistic Williams will be able to play Sunday versus the Giants. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Williams could be cleared by Saturday, based on his understanding that the high-risk close contact occurred Monday.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out for Week 14 Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that Williams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after being deemed a close contact of teammate Keenan Allen and is considere...

Impact Cornerback Chris Harris was also placed on the list after being deemed a close contact of Allen, who tested positive for the virus Monday. Staley's comments indicate that both Williams and Harris are following NFL protocols for unvaccinated players, as vaccinated individuals are only placed on the list as a result of positive tests. Williams will be eligible to rejoin the Chargers as long as he tests negative for the virus for five straight days. Assuming his five-day count began Monday when Allen tested positive, Williams should have a chance to report back to the Chargers' facility as soon as Saturday.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list The Chargers placed Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Fellow starting wideout Keenan Allen was placed on same list Monday, making the statuses of both players worth monitoring closely as Sunday's game against the Giants approaches. Beyond Allen and Williams, the Chargers have Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and Andre Roberts on hand at receiver, while running back Austin Ekeler and tight ends Jared Cook and Donald Parham could also take on pronounced roles in the passing game if the team's top two wideouts are sidelined Week 14.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back over 100 yards receiving Williams caught five of seven targets for 110 yards in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals.

Impact Williams' 47-yard reception marked just his second 40-plus yard catch since Week 10. Not coincidentally, Sunday's game was also just the second since early October during which the big-bodied target went over 90 receiving yards in a contest. While his second half of the season has been devoid of touchdowns, it's encouraging to see Williams rack up at least six targets in four consecutive games after a near month-long stretch during which he averaged just five. Williams will look to build on the momentum when the Chargers take on the struggling Giants in Week 14.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Every Mike Williams catch in 110-yard game ' Week 13 Watch every catch from Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams from his 110-yard game against the Cincinnati Bengals from Week 13 i...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Mike Williams looks like Randy Moss on 47-yard leaping catch Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams high points a 47-yard completion from quarterback Justin Herbert.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM

Non-factor once more Williams caught four of his eight targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Justin Herbert repeatedly tried to connect with Williams on a number of deep throws, but the end result saw the big-bodied target held under 50 yards for the fourth time in the last six games. After a blazing start to the season which appeared to highlight a rejuvenated Williams, the Chargers have essentially transitioned away from the 27-year-old as a top target, instead turning to Keenan Allen as the main focal point.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert connects with Mike Williams for 22-yard pickup on third down Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert connects with Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams for a 22-yard pickup on third down.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • NFL.COM

Nets game-winning TD Williams caught five of six targets for 97 yards and a touchdown in the 41-37 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Williams had essentially been shut down for most of evening until the team's final possession, when Justin Herbert beautifully identified a corner blitz and lofted a pass to the big-bodied target, setting up a 53-yard catch-and-run touchdown that put the Chargers on top for good. After a blazing start to the season, Williams has been directly tied down by the offensive struggles over the last four weeks. While Sunday's outing may look good on the surface, it took until the final drive for the 27-year-old to cross 50 yards receiving for just the second time since Week 5. Up next is a difficult matchup against a gamey Broncos secondary.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE