Mike Williams

We cover whether you should start Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams against the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.

Williams is a must-start in any league because of his potential to take over games. [Underdog Fantasy](https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-pro-football-network) have projected Williams to have five receptions for 69.5 yards. It’s hard to glean much from Arizona’s Week 1 performance against the Chiefs. The onus is on Williams to be the WR1 he proved capable of being throughout the first half of 2021. Expect more deep shots from Justin Herbert this week as the Chargers must create big plays instead of relying on schemed touches for inferior playmakers. The good news for Williams’ fantasy managers is his history against the Chiefs. I love the higher side of these fantasy plays and will be taking them myself. He looks like an especially good option considering the Chiefs lost cornerback Charvarious Ward in the offseason and first-round corner Trent McDuffie is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. The Chargers won’t be able to keep up with the Chiefs’ highly-powered passing attack if Williams isn’t a more prominent force. [Fantasy football](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-football/) managers have tough roster decisions to make entering the Thursday Night Football showdown. [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tag/los-angeles-chargers). Allen caught four passes for 66 yards but departed the game early with a hamstring injury.

Keenan Allen was out for the Los Angeles Chargers as they played the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday at Arrowhead. With Allen's hamstring sidelining him, ...

Williams snagged the pass from Justin Herbert with one hand and managed to secure it while falling to the turf in the end zone for 6 points. Early in the third quarter, he made a marvelous touchdown grab as Los Angeles took a 17-7 lead over the reigning AFC West champs. After a 2-reception, 10-yard performance in the season-opening win against the Las Vegas Raiders, Williams erupted against another AFC West rival.

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Mike Williams ahead of the Chargers Week 2 matchup against the Chiefs.

I think the Chargers have a much better passing offense and will have more success this week. I think Williams has a monstrous week against the Chiefs. This will not be the normal in Los Angeles.

Justin Herbert's 15-yard connection to wide receiver Mike Williams helped extend the Chargers' lead over the Chiefs to 17-7.

Quarterback [Justin Herbert](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4038941/justin-herbert) threw a 15-yard dart to Williams, who made the diving catch with cornerback [L'Jarius Sneed](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4040432/l'jarius-sneed) tight in coverage. A seventh-round pick from Purdue, Horvath has now caught a touchdown pass in back-to-back games. [Mike Williams](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045138/mike-williams) made a jaw-dropping one-handed touchdown catch to give the Bolts a [17-7 lead over the Chiefs](https://www.espn.com/nfl/game?gameId=401434030) to open the second half.

In the absence of wide receiver Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers Mike Williams has had himself a big night against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Slay, like many other defenders around the NFL, showed praise for Williams. Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay also let his feelings be known. Williams and Justin Herbert connected on a 15-yard grab in the corner of the endzone.

Mike Williams dominated the Chiefs in the first half on Thursday, then had an awesome touchdown catch for the Chargers in the second half.

The touchdown grab gave Williams eight receptions for 113 yards on the night. Williams also showed remarkable athleticism in not only catching the ball, but doing so with his “buttock” in bounds. But at 6-foot-1, 192 pounds, there was only so much he could do against the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Williams. [September 16, 2022] [Williams](https://thecomeback.com/tag/mike-williams) six passes for 84 yards in the first half. He delivered throughout the first half and early in the second half, produced a highlight reel touchdown catch.

NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant were in awe of the performance of Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs cut the deficit to 17-14 on an incredible 41-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Justin Watson in the third quarter. In this game, one player who stood out was Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, who was the team’s top wideout with Keenan Allen ruled out with a hamstring injury. There is always going to be a player who stands out in what are usually exciting games between the Chiefs and Chargers.

Williams corralled eight receptions (10 targets) for 113 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.

Williams was in a big spot for Thursday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Los Angeles Chargers were without Keenan Allen. Allen and Williams are ...

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Expected by many to step up in the absence of injured teammate and wide receiver Keenan Allen, Williams has taken over the game downfield for the Los Angeles ...

Mike Williams has always been a talented wideout made even more dangerous by his incredible size for his position. [September 16, 2022]

From NBA star LeBron James to other NFL players, many were impressed with former Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams on Thursday night.

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