Jamaal Williams

Detroit Lions RB Jamaal Williams is the first Lions running back since Reggie Bush in 2013 to rush for over a grand.

Sanders, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, set the record with 16 touchdowns during the 1991 season. Williams tied it Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

[Williams,](https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/twitter-reacts-lions-eliminated-playoffs) who had never scored more than four touchdowns in a season. [Williams](https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/twitter-reacts-lions-eliminated-playoffs) had been on a historic pace throughout this season, as he joined Sanders, Billy Sims and James Stewart as the only Lions running backs to log double-digit touchdowns in a season. With his touchdown Sunday, Williams raced his way into a tie with legendary running back [ Barry Sanders](https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/twitter-reacts-lions-eliminated-playoffs) for most rushing scores in a single season. With Williams finding the end zone in Detroit's regular season finale in Green Bay, it marks the 10th time this season in which he’s scored at least one touchdown. “I’m just trying to be the best in my career. Williams tied it Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

It took over half the game, but Jamaal Williams tied then set the Lions franchise record for rushing touchdowns in a season on Sunday night.

Hall of Famer Barry Sanders had 16 rushing touchdowns in 1991, which happens to be the last season the Lions won a playoff game. The franchise record is now his alone, with 17 rushing touchdowns this year. In Lions’ history, Williams joined some exclusive company by simply having a 1,000-yard rushing season.

Williams pounded in another touchdown against Green Bay to give him 16 on the season, a club record.

Now that he’s playing the final game of that contract, focus will turn to his future in the offseason. Do I want to come back to more blessings? “Do I want to come back? “I’m just trying to be the best in my career. “They didn’t want me, like that ex-girlfriend,” Williams said. That Williams did it here in Green Bay, where he began his career, is a bit of poetic justice. And Williams has been essential to this team’s rebirth, both in leadership off the field as well as bodacious production on it. “Glad that I got a rebound. Williams has been worth every dime of the two-year, $6 million deal he inked last season. That ties Sanders’ all-time franchise record, set back in 1991 -- the last time the Lions won a playoff game, as it happens. He snapped the 1,000-yard mark early in the game against Green Bay, becoming the first Lions player to do that since Reggie Bush in 2013. Williams added yet another in the season finale on Sunday night in Green Bay, bringing his league-leading total to 16.

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams went viral for his introduction on "Sunday Night Football" for NBC in Week 18.

Williams is a fan of the show. When NBC ran the intros, Williams didn’t name his college or another school or hometown. Williams’ Lions were playing the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Jamaal Williams tied the legendary Barry Sanders for the Detroit Lions' single-season touchdown record with a score on Sunday Night Football.

[Kyle Ireland](https://kslsports.com/category/kyle-ireland/) is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the [Yards After College Podcast](https://kslsports.com/category/podcasts/). Following his time at BYU, the Southern California native was selected by the Green Bay Packers during the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Before his time in the NFL, Williams was a star at BYU. He also had 60 receptions for 567 yards and a touchdown. With 8:05 left in the third quarter, Williams burst across the goal line for a one-yard touchdown. Earlier in the day,

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams has defied the odds and broke a team record held by the great Barry Sanders.

And he explained his departure from the Packers in a way only he could. “I’m just grateful to be mentioned in the group with those types of players, and just how great they were in their careers,” Williams said told the media. Williams scored on a one-yard touchdown run, his 16th rushing touchdown of the season.

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates after scoring as teammate Taylor Decker (68) watches during the second half of an NFL football game ...

The 1-yard touchdown run put the Lions back up 20-16 with 5:55 to play. 7 (and final) NFC spot Sunday with an overtime win — Detroit prevented Green Bay from advancing to the postseason. “I’m just grateful to do this for him. “I wanted to congratulate you on an awesome year and for breaking my record, which was the most rushing touchdowns by a Detroit Lion in a single season,” Sanders said in a video message shared by the team. You’ve been a big part of the success this year, and I know you’re just getting started. A record-setting score for— Detroit Lions (@Lions)

The Lions running back shared a special dedication and a stern message to Detroit doubters following Sunday's win over the Packers.

Williams finished his second season with the Lions with a career-high 262 carries, 1,066 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. I’m just grateful for him to be in my life and I’m grateful to be able to play football and do this for him.” Williams stamped the huge win with a two-touchdown performance to pass Hall of Famer Barry Sanders’s franchise record (16) for the most rushing scores in a season; the sixth-year pro also went over the 1,000-yard mark in the win for the first time in his career.

With 8:05 remaining in the third quarter, Detroit leads 13-9. Mason Crosby missed a 53-yard field goal off the crossbar on ...

[Jared Goff](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9277/jared-goff) found [Kalif Raymond](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/10372/kalif-raymond) for a 43-yard reception to the 1 to set up Williams’ touchdown. [Mason Crosby](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/7709/mason-crosby) missed a 53-yard field goal off the crossbar on the Packers’ first drive of the second half, and the Lions used the favorable field position to get to the end zone. [Jamaal Williams](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/7813/jamaal-williams) punched it in from 1 yard out, giving the Lions their first lead.

Tim Twentyman covers all the news from the Detroit Lions' 20-16 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

There will be high expectations for them heading into 2023 after an 8-2 finish to the season and a near miss of the playoffs. He finished the year completing 65 percent of his passes for 4,438 yards with 29 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 99.3 passer rating. Let's let him win this for us and he did that." He instead tried a long field goal, which was missed, and the Vikings went down the field late and came from behind to win the game. Williams always manages to have a smile on his face and has become one of the true team leaders on this squad. Goff, 28, has made it pretty clear over the last 10 games that he's the quarterback of the future here in Detroit. Williams finished Sunday with 72 yards on 16 carries and the only two touchdowns in the game for the Lions. This time, Campbell put the ball in Goff's hands to win it. He finished his first NFL season with 9.5 sacks, a half sack short of Ndamukong's Suh rookie record. Let's let him win this game," Campbell said of the decision. Williams is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and said he'd love to re-sign with Detroit if the Lions will have him. He passed Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, who has had the record of 16 since 1991.

Williams' former team, the Green Bay Packers, hosted the Lions at Lambeau Field on Sunday, January 8. The former BYU star led the Lions to a 20-16 win over the ...

[Kyle Ireland](https://kslsports.com/category/kyle-ireland/) is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the [Yards After College Podcast](https://kslsports.com/category/podcasts/). Following his time at BYU, the Southern California native was selected by the Green Bay Packers during the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Before his time in the NFL, Williams was a star at BYU. Williams only lost two fumbles during his college career. Earlier in the day, An emotional Williams dedicated the game ball to his late great-grandfather.

Jamaal Williams earned the Detroit Lions game ball for his record-setting game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 18. Williams scored two TDs in the ...

Stop playing with us. Williams scored two TDs in the Lions’ 20-16 win in Green Bay, a feat that “We the Detroit Lions.

Jamaal Williams was going through a whirl of emotions after the Lions' Week 18 victory over the Packers on Sunday night at Lambeau Field.

We (are) the Detroit Lions. The two embraced for an extended period. Williams finished with 72 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. After that, the tenor of the interview changed dramatically. "I'm just grateful to do this for him," a tearful Williams said. Williams set a franchise record with 17 rushing touchdowns, breaking the mark set by Barry Sanders in 1991.

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams dropped a "Naruto" reference in his player introductions. Detroit would beat Green Bay on the road Sunday.

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Running back Williams gave an emotional interview, which quickly turned to aggression, after beating the Green Bay Packers.

Do you have a question about the NFL? There's a lot of emotion right now but I am just grateful to be able to play this game for my great-grandfather and he's looking down on me and making him proud." Do you have a tip on a sports story that Newsweek should be covering? Stop playing with us, that's all I got to say, man," he said. I'm good." "And another thing, stop playing us, man.

Jamaal Williams, the Detroit Lions running back, introduced himself as "First Swagg Kazekage," a reference to the Naruto anime. He's a big fan and has ...

In that appearance, he wore the hourglass emblem of [the Hidden Village of Sand](https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Sunagakure). [list of Hidden Villages](https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Geography#Hidden_Villages). After the game, in a remarkably touching moment, he dedicated the performance and victory to his great-grandfather, who recently passed at age 92. But the victory did secure the team’s first winning season since 2017. In a showcase game like Sunday (or Monday) Night Football, the producers let the starters introduce themselves, usually by name and alma mater. Generally, this means that the Shinobi has left their village for one reason or another.