Williams was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit. The second-year head coach known for his aggressive fourth-down tactics gambled once more, though this one led to a negative consequence in addition to a 31-28 loss. [32] He finished the 2018 season with 43 receptions for 664 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns. It was just trying to get healthy to get back out there. Wide receiver Mike Williams speaks to the media about feeling good coming into the Chargers' Week 17 game over the Rams, staying focused on one game at a time, and preparing for the Denver Broncos. Wide receiver Mike Williams meets with the media to discuss his performance in the Chargers' win over the Titans. Chargers WR Mike Williams on knee injury: 'Everything is good' COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers link-placeholder-0] and [Mike Williams have not played a complete game together all season. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. It's been pretty good so far. You have to make sure you that we follow our keys. You don't currently have any notifications. Malourbas 2 yr. ago. twitter. Dec 14, 2022 this football could be yours . Mike Williams Suffers Back Injury as Chargers Play Starters for [34] He finished with 20 receptions for 316 yards and three touchdowns. 5, Corey Davis) in the draft. ", "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. The rest is, in his case. On the fifth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go behind running back Joshua Kelley's emergence as the complementary back to RB1 Austin Ekeler and how the Chargers kickstarted their run game after the first three weeks of the season. In the National Championship Game against Alabama, Williams caught eight passes for 94 yards and one touchdown. 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. [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. That'd keep him out barring a Super. Watch all of wide receiver Mike Williams' top plays during the NFL 2022 season. He played college football at Clemson, and was drafted by the Chargers seventh overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. 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PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Without Williams, the Chargers' offense will be missing a key piece to its passing game. I want to play, so if that's what it takes then that's what it takes.". Early years [ edit] also increased his passer rating when targeted from 41.0 to 134.4 fifth among all receivers in 2018. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. [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. The second-year player earned an 81.8 grade which tied for 16th among qualifying receivers, and he ranked ahead ofnotable players such as, 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. In Week 13 against the Denver Broncos, Williams caught five passes for 117 yards in the 2320 loss. If we're on the same page, then we're gonna be a lot better and more cohesive as an offensive line.". 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. J.C. Jackson and Mike Williams injured as Seahawks halt Chargers' winning streak. Born: Best. On the sixth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on the LA Chargers' gritty 2022 season as they power through a slew of injuries to a 5-3 record and the mentality Head Coach Brandon Staley has instilled in his team. When offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi came here, did he have a conversation with you on how he envisioned you fitting into this role? 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. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. [30] The following week, against the Los Angeles Rams, he had four receptions for 81 receiving yards and two touchdowns. [10], In 2016 as a redshirt junior, Williams returned to his starting role and started all 15 games for Clemson, recording team highs in receptions (98), yards (1,361), and touchdowns (11). [35] Overall, in the 2019 season, Williams recorded 49 receptions for 1,001 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. 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. How good has your role in this offense been this season? For his performance in Week 15, Williams was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Chargers' Mike Williams: Not seen at practice - CBSSports.com Beatty further discusses Williams, Keenan Allen's season, & the potential of Joshua Palmer and Jalen Guyton. 5 seed regardless of the result against the lowly Broncos. Pair the explosive duo with the return of a healthy. maintained a 145.2 passer rating when targeting Williams onin-breaking routes, which was the highest mark among QB to WR tandems last year. In the latest episode of ALL IN: Season 2 we take a look at the driving force behind the Chargers offense, quarterback Justin Herbert. Latest on Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams including biography, career, awards and more on ESPN . Wide receiver Mike Williams has been racking up highlight reel catches all year long. Williams, the No. Doing things I'm great at doing. [31] In Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Williams had his best game of the season as he caught 7 passes for 76 yards and two touchdowns, plus rushing for 19 yards for a touchdown. This website is managed on a digital platform of the National Football League. Episode 8 of All IN is out now. Features: Powered by Southern California McDonald's. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? In honor of Mike Williams' birthday, take a look through some of his best moments through Week 4. Mike Williams likely will be franchise tagged by Chargers - Los Angeles Mike Williams. ", "There's always hope. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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Star's cryptic tweetstorm adds to Rams' post-Super Bowl mi Daniel Jones needs to see big picture in Giants negotiations, Red-hot Jon Rahm no match for wind-swept Bay Hill: 'F--king hard', The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Kellyanne Conway and George Conway to divorce, Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts placed on paid leave. For teams and fans read more , Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com [5][6][7] He finished the year with 57 receptions for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. You'll now receive the top Chargers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. He was limited to 13 games played this past season, with some being less than full health. five teams that could look to steal Williams. For the time being, the Chargers will head into the playoffs with Keenan Allen, Joshua Palmer, and DeAndre Carter leading the wide receiver position. Chargers' Mike Williams questionable, will travel to Jacksonville after Oct. 2, 2021. ", "One of the things we try to stress with each other is just communication. If Williams does end up signing away to one of these teams, the Bolts are going to have to be aggressive in who they replace him with. How has that connection grown now in year two with Herbert? Powered by Southern California McDonald's. 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. 81 was officially re-signing with the Bolts. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. [20], On May 11, 2017, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Williams to a fully guaranteed four-year, $19.74 million contract with a signing bonus of $12.50 million. 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. The Chargers didn't have Mike Williams in practice this week, but the team remains hopeful to have him Saturday night in Jacksonville. 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. It is a system that those guys know very well. That accounts for just 7.1% of the team's 608 offensive snaps this season, per NFL Research. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) PUBLISHED: January 14, 2023 at 7:10 p.m. | UPDATED . Perhaps Williams' most significant area of improvement was his red-zone efficiency. Quarterback Justin Herbert throws a 21-yard completion to wide receiver Mike Williams. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. ", "They've played against some good defenses and they put up a lot of points, a lot of yards. He was still immensely productive as the WR20 in fantasy points per game when he was on the field. You can see it when we practice. All rights reserved. Both Allen and Williams said they felt good and suffered no setbacks after Wednesday's practice. Staley defends playing starters as Williams injured Williams' specialty in 2018 was the in-breaking route. The veteran wide receiver was listed as questionable. 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.". [38], Williams had a breakout season in 2021, setting career highs in receptions (76), targets (129), and yards (1,146) while scoring nine touchdowns. 81. 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. Right: Preston Mack-USA TODAY Sports), Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports, Sign up for the Chargers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Thanks for contacting us. Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods sacks Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert during the Chargers' 37 . Robert Williams III Has New Nickname For Celtics Teammate Is it a look? Mike Gesicki: NFL free agency landing spots for Dolphins star The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. What was the process like of taking the mental reps and then getting out there and seeing it in game-action in Week 1? The biggest LA Chargers free agent this offseason is undoubtedly wide receiver Mike Williams. Mike Williams had 895 receiving yards last season and 4,557 receiving yards over his career. Wilhoite details how the scheme and White's physicality were the perfect match, why he's encouraged about Kenneth Murray moving forward, and more. [3], Williams played in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2013, making three starts. Not only was Williams great on the field but he actually stayed on the field as well. 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. We have a tough task. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has a small, nonsurgical fracture in his back that is expected to sideline him two to three weeks, sources told ESPN's Lindsey Thiry on Friday. The two returned to practice on Wednesday and were listed as limited participants, just as they were on Thursday, though they appeared to be doing more drills than the previous day during the media-accessible portion of practice. Wide receiver Mike Williams' twirling toe-tap catch is a sight to behold. Pair the explosive duo with the return of a healthy Hunter Henry and Rivers will have not have a lack of weapons in his arsenal. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. The team cannot afford to simply let Williams walk without properly replacing him. Williams saw 12 targets in the Chargers' Divisional Round matchup against the. 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. Mike Williams is on Instagram at darealmike_dub. [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. This website is managed on a digital platform of the National Football League. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Michael Bandy to the active roster from the team's practice squad and placed running back Joshua Kelley on Reserve/Injured. It's not season-ending, that's enough hope in itself that I got a chance to get back. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. Chargers' Week 18 moves backfire with Mike Williams injury 81. Williams was ranked the best wide receiver in the draft by ESPN, the second best wide receiver by Pro Football Focus, the third best wide receiver by Sports Illustrated, and NFLDraftScout.com ranked him the third best wide receiver in the draft. 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. 10's game to a new level in 2021 and what else he learned from working with Chase Daniel and Easton Stick. The team also elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad for Sunday's game. The best NFL free agency destination for soon-to-be former Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki is the Chargers. 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. You have to learn on the other side. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. ", "He's just a really good player, he's a star player. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers rookies. Chargers first round pick Mike Williams stops by the equipment room to try on his Chargers gear for the first time. Wide receiver Mike Williams absolutely Mosses Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard for a 23-yard sideline catch. All my players are really important to me. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. This was Williams' first game with at least 100 receiving yards of the season. Do you think you can win in a fight against Mike Tyson? He returned briefly and played on a pitch count in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, which happened to be the same game Williams suffered a high ankle sprain in. In Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Williams recorded five catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns during the 3027 overtime loss. Feb. 7, 2022. Justin Herbert just wants his nickname to be "Herb" according to @Chargers Michael K. Williams[1] (born October 4, 1994) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). five more than the next most targeted receiver. 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. [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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Using my body, running slants, being a big, physical receiver in the boundary. He played college football at Clemson, and was drafted by the Chargers seventh overall in the 2017 NFL Draft . 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. Chargers signing WR Mike Williams to three-year, $60 million contract ", "He is an elite player right now, both playing the run and playing the pass, and being able to rush the passer. View the best moments of Mike Williams game winning night with the Chargers against the Kansas City Chiefs. Can wide receiver Mike Williams' teammates identify a sketch of him drawn by a little kid? Draft: Los Angeles Chargers in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Take a look back at the best photos of Mike Williams from the 2019 season. Watch as Sean Evans questions the NFL stars about everything from what penalties they get away with to putting their musical talent on display. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. Chargers WR Mike Williams' injury absence sparks questions Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. Relive his best moments of the 2022 season. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 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. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, appeared in 13 games this season and caught 63 passes for 895 for four touchdowns. "It would mean a lot," Williams told NFL Media on Wednesday. Mike Williams Biography | ESPN The Chargers (6-5) entered the week with a 64% chance of making their first postseason appearance since 2018. 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. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Zion Johnson & Jamaree Salyer go head-to-head in a game of NBA 2K21. HT/WT. But Staley said postgame that Los Angeles was trying to compete in the game and have its starters make it through a good portion. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams takes a sidearm sling from quarterback Justin Herbert for a 18-yard catch and run. May 2, 2019 A sophomore standout; a breakout receiving threat; a red-zone weapon - the running list of nicknames is not lacking for Los Angeles Chargers' wide receiver Mike Williams following his spectacular 2018 campaign. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) before an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver.

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