[33], In Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers, Williams caught three passes for a season-high 111 yards in the 2611 win. Williams was carted off to the locker room. That accounts for just 7.1% of the team's 608 offensive snaps this season, per NFL Research. Do you feel you have something to prove with how you're playing this year? The veteran wide receiver was listed as questionable. 5, Corey Davis) in the draft. Powered by Popeyes. What suits you so well in this role compared to what you've done in the past? ", "These two guys being in the same division, both being young players, it's great for the game. Instead of having a healthy group of wide receivers for their wild-card matchup against the Jaguars, the Chargers will instead have to adapt without Williams, his 895 receiving yards and his four touchdowns. had a higher contested-target percentage. It was just trying to get healthy to get back out there. ", "It was just a tough and rugged game. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! A global audience of more than 56 million watched the Kansas City Chiefs record a 38-35 victory over Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, a 7% increase over 2022 as international interest in the NFL continues to rise. I think that it's been on display through six games so far. 182 Jan 8, 2023 at 5:55 pm ET 1 min read. [21][22], Williams participated in rookie minicamp, but missed organized team activities and was expected to miss the start of training camp due to a mild herniated disc in his lower back. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Take a look back at the best photos of Mike Williams from the 2019 season. [9] He sat out the rest of the season and received redshirt status. If we're on the same page, then we're gonna be a lot better and more cohesive as an offensive line.". ", "I think those guys still play really well and play really hard. 30. 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[38], Williams had a breakout season in 2021, setting career highs in receptions (76), targets (129), and yards (1,146) while scoring nine touchdowns. Presented by Children's Hospital Los Angeles. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. These NFL Pros have two simple choices: tell the truth or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab. If the . If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. ", "I think that this locker room believes in one another. [8], In 2015, in the first game of the season against the Wofford Terriers, Williams fractured a bone in his neck after colliding with the goal post just as he was catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson on his team's first offensive series of the game. Even with the increase in targets, the sure-handed Williams equaled his drop total (2) from 2017. On the seventh episode of ALL IN Season 2, learn about Khalil Mack's journey to the Chargers and his fight to prove his doubters wrong as the veteran edge rusher holds down the Bolts defense after Joey Bosa is sidelined with a groin injury. The Chargers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs for Sunday Night Football in Week 11 at SoFi Stadium. [19] He was the second wide receiver selected (No. and Rivers will have not have a lack of weapons in his arsenal. [39], On March 8, 2022, Williams signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with the Chargers.[40]. Williams' specialty in 2018 was the in-breaking route. twitter. When offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi came here, did he have a conversation with you on how he envisioned you fitting into this role? 116. Neither player has seen game action since Week 7, but that could change Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) PUBLISHED: January 14, 2023 at 7:10 p.m. | UPDATED . Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams submits his bid for the best catch of the 2022 NFL regular season with a one-handed, toe-tap catch along the sideline. The outside linebacker looks back on his rookie season, what he wants to improve on this year, and oh yeah, what it's like being on the sideline watching Justin Herbert take the field. But things went south with 2:43 in the second quarter when wide receiver Mike Williams injured his back on the Chargers' fifth offensive series. In addition, Los Angeles activated kicker Cameron Dicker and cornerback Kemon Hall from the practice squad for Sunday's game. He's a great finisher with ball in his hands and he is really hard to tackle. Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams doesn't have the career statistics that most of the receivers making $20 million per season do, but the Chargers believe he was worthy of the three-year, $60 . Any GM with his job on the hot seat will aim to connect on a draft pick(s) who provides immediate production, no different than fantasy managers looking to hit big within the later rounds of drafts. He will likely miss two to three weeks.. Five-time Pro Bowl wideout Keenan Allen and second-year wideout Joshua Palmer will serve as Justin Herberts top two targets, along with the attention running back Austin Ekeler generates out of the backfield. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. So far in the Chargers' 5-4 season, Allen and Williams have shared the field for just 43 offensive plays -- all of which came in the first halves of Los Angeles' Week 1 and Week 7 games. On this episode we get to find out more with Shawne Merriman and Sebastian Joseph-Day over a game of Between 2 Kegs, presented by Bud Light. Foster discusses how they can unlock more of Ekeler's game, what he's seeing from the other backs on the roster, and how to find consistency behind No. Williams: Every year I feel like I have something to prove.Obviously, I want to get better every year.That's the goal this season.Be better than last year. Follow the Chargers' resilient journey through the adversity of their 2022 season so far on the latest episode of All In Season 2, out now. The Chargers will take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 at SoFi Stadium. You don't currently have any notifications. He will likely miss two to three weeks. Williams: I learn fast, I can kind of hear something and understand it. I didnt want anybody to get hurt in that game, regardless of their status, because everybodys important.. He also caught a late go-ahead two-point conversion with four seconds left in a 2928 victory despite being down 1428 with five minutes left. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The team also elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Wide receiver Mike Williams has been racking up highlight reel catches all year long. A sophomore standout; a breakout receiving threat; a red-zoneweapon the running list of nicknames is not lacking for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams following his spectacular 2018 campaign. Notably, Los Angeles had already secured a playoff start, so head coach Brandon Staley's decision to play his starters has drawn criticism in the aftermath of Williams' injury. The Chargers have had a handful of players and coaches come and go through the organization, some of which made some notable names for themselves along the way. The rest is, in his case. Williams was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit. The Chargers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 5:15pm at TIAA Bank Stadium for the AFC Wild Card Game. The team cannot afford to simply let Williams walk without properly replacing him. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. This group endured a handful of injuries this past season but still produced big numbers when on the field. [32] He finished the 2018 season with 43 receptions for 664 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns. Williams completed his bachelor's degree in sociology in December 2016. A Conversation With Chargers Wide Receiver Mike Williams X Marks the Spot for Mike Williams Few players have had a hotter start to the 2021 season than No. But yeah, it's been a lot of going back and forth. The Clemson alumnus snagged his first touchdown in Week 2 of the 2018 season and he didn't look back, finishing the season with 10 total touchdowns. [3], Williams played in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2013, making three starts. Touchdown Wire released its list of the 101 greatest NFL nicknames and several former Bolts appeared on it. There were a lot of players that were playing in that game that were in harms way. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Oct. 2, 2021. Do you have a sports website? Los Angeles Chargers #81; Wide Receiver; Follow. See where NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund projects the Bolts offense to rank for the 2022 season. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Zion Johnson & Jamaree Salyer go head-to-head in a game of NBA 2K21. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's cap hit might be rising in 2023, but owner Jerry Jones believes his quarterback has the ability to bridge the gap in any talent the roster might lose because of it. Autograph Authentication: Panini Authentic. Opposite Williams is, , who has earned an 88.0-plus offensive grade in each of the last three seasons. "I feel like everybody kind of already know, everybody kind of already know what it is with us," Williams said. 5 seed regardless of the result against the lowly Broncos. Get an inside look into what makes Khalil Mack one of the greatest EDGE rushers in the NFL on the latest episode of All In Season 2, out now. "Every position has All-Pro, Super Bowl, superstar talent. Williams: It's just putting me in positions to be successful. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Here are the five receivers that would actually be ample receivers. "I mean if it comes down to a pitch count, then that's what it's going to be. [25] He made his first career reception on a 15-yard pass by quarterback Philip Rivers in the fourth quarter of their 1716 victory at the Oakland Raiders, before being tackled by safety Karl Joseph. On this edition of Let's Play, defensive linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day and Morgan Fox face off in NHL 22. Allen said he will make the decision for sure on either Friday or Saturday, but he knows he can't get too ahead of himself because he's been in this position, of feeling good, before. Perhaps Williams' most significant area of improvement was his red-zone efficiency. Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson is "fired up" to work with Washington's new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. By doing so, the Chargers would guarantee Williams a one-year deal worth about $19 million and provide both sides additional time to potentially work on a long-term extension. Williams should not be counted on as your WR2 in team builds, but as a WR3, he possesses weekly difference-maker potential when he's on the field. The Chargers will take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at 1:25pm at Sofi Stadium. Or write about sports? Mike Williams had 895 receiving yards last season and 4,557 receiving yards over his career. "Some days it's good, then it's bad, then back to good, then bad again. Wide receiver Mike Williams talks to the media about upcoming primetime matchup, returning from injury and his expectations for Sunday Night Football. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, whose size has been a matter of conjecture in the run-up to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, officially measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 pounds on Saturday. In honor of Mike Williams' birthday, take a look through some of his best moments through Week 4. Williams, the No. Quarterback Justin Herbert's 35-yard frozen rope to wide receiver Mike Williams gets Bolts in field goal range. [27] Williams was sidelined for the Chargers' Week 13 win against the Cleveland Browns after sustaining a knee injury in the first quarter of their 286 victory at the Dallas Cowboys the previous week. It's kind of frustrating like I say, you just got to wait and play it by ear, day by day and hope that it responds the right way.". The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Raiders star blasts Joey Bosa for playoff meltdown: Fking crybaby, Fired Cowboys coordinator finds new job one day later, 49ers stars Pro Bowl brother gets sucked into trash talk with Eagles fans, Chargers fire two coaches after historic playoff nightmare. Nearly 150 local Girl Scouts came together for a day of flag football skills and fundamentals on the Bolts' training camp fields at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Episode 8 of All IN is out now. [37] I will absolutely pronounce it "Erb" and not "Herb". inVance,SC, College: COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers link-placeholder-0] and [Mike Williams have not played a complete game together all season. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Chargers coach Brandon Staley offered no apology after playing his starters throughout most of Sunday's regular-season finale, a game in which Mike Williams suffered a back injury. He led the team with 895 yards receiving and an average of 14.2 yards per catch during the regular season. Williams earned the second-best grade in the red zone this season (82.6) ranking only behind Green Bay's DaVante Adams, and among wide receivers with 10 or more red-zone targets, only Chris Godwin had a higher contested-target percentage. retweet if you need it. If Williams can maintain a similar upward trend in 2019, the Chargers' offense will be once again in the upper echelon of the NFL. By Hayley Elwood Oct 07, 2021 Few players have had a hotter start to the 2021 season than Mike Williams. Mike Williams had 63 receptions last season and 290 receptions over his career. 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It took everybody in Powder Blue to win it. He also elevated his yards per reception average from 8.6 to 15.4 from 2017 to 2018, while he. ", "The roar you get from the crowd and the momentum, it just feels good. He also elevated his yards per reception average from 8.6 to 15.4 from 2017 to 2018, while healso increased his passer rating when targeted from 41.0 to 134.4 fifth among all receivers in 2018. All my players are really important to me. 11 of the players finished the 2022 season on the team's practice squad. Chris Hayre, Hayley Elwood and Eric Smith recap the Chargers' 17-14 win over the Tennessee Titans, which vaulted L.A. into the AFC's sixth seed entering Week 16. Possibly one of the most exceptional signs moving forward is that when the stakes were highest, the Chargers turned to Williams to be the leading force in their offense. Quarterback Justin Herbert unleashes his cannon for a 55-yard bomb to wide receiver Mike Williams. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Keelan Doss to the active roster from the team's practice squad and placed tight end Donald Parham Jr., on Reserve/Injured. Chargers first round pick Mike Williams stops by the equipment room to try on his Chargers gear for the first time. Take a look at top quotes from the trio's press conferences after Wednesday's practice. Mike Williams. Feb. 7, 2022. We've received your submission. Williams' rookie season left much to be desired, but when looking at his year-to-year production, it's evident that he took a massive leap in 2018 that saw his overall grade improve from 52.6 to 81.8. Williams saw 12 targets in the Chargers' Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriotsfive more than the next most targeted receiver. Obviously, he's been dealing with what he's been dealing with the whole season, but it would be good to get us both back and both in the groove.". [5][6][7] He finished the year with 57 receptions for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns. Wide receiver Mike Williams answers Questions from a Popeyes Box including his worst style choice ever and the most ridiculous thing he got in trouble for in school. On this episode of Film Room, hosts Chris Hayre and Daniel Jeremiah break down game film of wide receiver Mike Williams and his ability to stretch the field on the defense. The Chargers return home for a primetime clash with the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. Wide receiver Mike Williams sustained a small, non-surgical fracture in his back, according to ESPNs Lindsey Thiry, and hes expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Wide receiver Mike Williams absolutely Mosses Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard for a 23-yard sideline catch. A sophomore standout; a breakout receiving threat; a red-zoneweapon the running list of nicknames is not lacking for, following his spectacular 2018 campaign. We have to prepare at a high level so that we can go play at a high level. Thatd keep him out barring a Super Bowl run by Los Angeles. Manufacturer: Panini. Allen, who suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, has yet to return to full strength. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams takes a sidearm sling from quarterback Justin Herbert for a 18-yard catch and run. Williams has a career year in the first year of Joe Lombardi's offense, setting a new personal best in receptions and receiving yards. [28] He finished his rookie season in 2017 with 11 receptions for 95 yards in ten games and one start. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. The CBS broadcast later showed Williams on a cart, heading toward the locker room. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. Malourbas 2 yr. ago. Few players have had a hotter start to the 2021 season than No. "Not too much needs to be said with that. When asked Thursday if he thought he would play come Sunday, Allen replied, "Yeah, right now, yeah.". [4] Williams returned as a starter his sophomore year in 2014. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed at signing, per Rapoport. Williams injured his back while playing in the Chargers' Week 18 game. This website is managed on a digital platform of the National Football League. Were at the point of the season where the reps arent what matter, Staley said. J.C. Jackson and Mike Williams injured as Seahawks halt Chargers' winning streak. The second-year player earned an 81.8 grade which tied for 16th among qualifying receivers, and he ranked ahead ofnotable players such as Stefon Diggs and Antonio Brown. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Quarterback Philip Rivers maintained a 145.2 passer rating when targeting Williams onin-breaking routes, which was the highest mark among QB to WR tandems last year. See who wins the matchup between these two LA Chargers playmakers. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 3 role behind Allen, Williams. The Chargers visit the 49ers for a primetime battle on Sunday Night Football. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Do you think you can win in a fight against Mike Tyson? Thats just the nature of football, and its very difficult to decide who plays and who doesnt and whos more valuable than the rest. ", "There's always hope. I want to just make sure I'm doing my job at a high level and making sure I'm giving everything I can to this team.". [12], Coming out of Clemson, Williams was considered a top prospect and projected as a first round pick by the majority of draft experts and analysts. For his performance in Week 15, Williams was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Draft: Los Angeles Chargers in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. "It would mean a lot," Williams told NFL Media on Wednesday. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 81 was officially re-signing with the Bolts. While some may argue that Kyzir White is more impactful, Williams is absolutely the biggest name that is going to receive the biggest contract this offseason. 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First-round Draft pick Mike Williams was welcomed to his new home with the most famous burger in L.A. at Father's Office. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Team: Los Angeles Chargers. ", "They fly around at the end of the day, they've got a lot of talent on that side of the ball, a lot of guys that can make plays. Staley had said earlier in his press conference that Williams was progressing and getting treatment, and Staley anticipated his status hinging on a pregame workout. Chargers' fans should be eager to see what he can do in 2019. You have to make sure you that we follow our keys. It's been pretty good so far. "I would just be smart about it," said when he was asked about potentially playing on a pitch count. If the WWE called you to perform at Wrestlemania would you go? Please check your email for a confirmation. Perhaps Williams' most significant area of improvement was his red-zone efficiency. [23] On July 30, 2017, it was announced by head coach Anthony Lynn that Williams was expected to miss the entire training camp due to his back injury. With Williams entering his age 29 season, those health worries aren't likely to resolve. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. But Staley said postgame that Los Angeles was trying to compete in the game and have its starters make it through a good portion. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers rookies. 81. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. The Bolts will take on the Miami Dolphins for prime time clash on Sunday Night Football. View the best moments of Mike Williams game winning night with the Chargers against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was limited to 13 games played this past season, with some being less than full health. Allen, who suffered a hamstring injury in. He attended the NFL Combine, but only performed the bench, vertical, and broad jump. I think what's impressive to me is you missed time during camp and like you said, you guys talked about it but you didn't know what it was gonna be like until you got on the field. [35] Overall, in the 2019 season, Williams recorded 49 receptions for 1,001 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer.