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Lions' 1,001-yard, 7-TD WR faces fantasy bust warning in 2025 drafts
Lions' 1,001-yard, 7-TD WR faces fantasy bust warning in 2025 drafts originally appeared on The Sporting News
Ben Johnson is no longer with the Detroit Lions. That means there will be questions about how the offense will perform under new coordinator John Morton. Under Johnson, the Lions offense was one of the most feared in the league. Now, uncertainty looms over whether that success can continue.
Pessimism will outweigh optimism, and some players are expected to regress.
Fantasy football managers must steer clear of those risks. Wide receiver Jameson Williams is one of them.
According to CBS Sports' fantasy football expert Ryan Wooden, Williams is now facing a fantasy football bust warning for 2025. Despite the strong production in 2024, Wooden's model lists the receiver as one of the players to avoid in upcoming fantasy drafts.
The primary reason for this dark outlook lies in Detroit's offensive changes. Wooden points out that "the man calling the plays is different." Williams' improvement last season was largely attributed to Johnson's offensive schemes.
Statistically, the wideout had immense growth under Johnson with 58 receptions, 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns, up from just 24 catches for 354 yards and two touchdowns in the previous year.
Wooden explained that "Williams benefited from Johnson's ability to scheme the speedy receiver open down the field and into space." Now, that opportunity may no longer be available to the same extent.
The model ranks the receiver outside the top 40 at his position for the 2025 season. Considering the offensive uncertainty and current draft position, Wooden's model sees the Lions WR as "a prime candidate for a 2025 fantasy football bust." So, be cautious.
