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2021 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1DEN
Loss, 13-27
2.00
2@WAS
Loss, 29-30
4.00
3ATL
Loss, 14-17
6.00
4@NO
Win, 27-21
4.00
5@DAL
Loss, 20-44
5.00
6LA
Loss, 11-38
8.00
7CAR
Win, 25-3
6.50
8@KC
Loss, 17-20
8.00
9LV
Win, 23-16
6.50
10Bye  0.00
11@TB
Loss, 10-30
2.00
12PHI
Win, 13-7
3.00
13@MIA
Loss, 9-20
4.00
14@LAC
Loss, 21-37
1.00
15DAL
Loss, 6-21
5.00
16@PHI
Loss, 10-34
4.00
17@CHI
Loss, 3-29
5.00
18WAS
Loss, 7-22
4.50
2021 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1DEN,
L 13-27
1----2.00
2@WAS,
L 29-30
3----4.00
3ATL,
L 14-17
31---6.00
4@NO,
W 27-21
1----4.00
5@DAL,
L 20-44
20.5---5.00
6LA,
L 11-38
31.5---8.00
7CAR,
W 25-3
11.5---6.50
8@KC,
L 17-20
21-1-8.00
9LV,
W 23-16
2---16.50
10Bye-----0.00
11@TB,
L 10-30
1----2.00
12PHI,
W 13-7
2----3.00
13@MIA,
L 9-20
4----4.00
14@LAC,
L 21-37
1----1.00
15DAL,
L 6-21
3--1-5.00
16@PHI,
L 10-34
2----4.00
17@CHI,
L 3-29
2----5.00
18WAS,
L 7-22
11---4.50
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News

  • Another solid season

    Williams had another solid season for the Giants, finishing third in tackles (82) among defensive ends while notching 6.5 sacks.

    Analysis: Williams did finish the year with an eight-game sack drought, but chalk that up in part to opposing teams having leads all game and rarely being in must-throw situations. Williams' tackle numbers and even the modest sack totals are strong for a 3-4 defensive end, and he should reprise his role as a key player in the team's defense for 2022.

    Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 1:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Manages eight tackles

    Williams notched eight tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Williams had his best tackling day of the season Week 17, but he has now gone eight straight games without a sack. The starting defensive end will get one more chance to end his sack drought Week 18 versus Washington.

    Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 6:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Sunday

    Williams (triceps) will play Sunday against the Cowboys, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams will be able to suit up Sunday despite initial concerns that he was dealing with an injury that could cause him to miss multiple weeks. With 62 tackles (26 solo), 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble and recovery on the season, Williams will try and help the Giants' defense slow down the high-powered Cowboys offense Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable with triceps injury

    Williams (triceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams' injury has now been specified as to his triceps, whereas he was previously listed as dealing with an elbow/arm injury. If Williams can't go against the Cowboys, it would be the first absence of his NFL career.

    Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited participant Wednesday

    Williams (elbow/arm) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams was initially believed to be dealing with a significant injury, but he received a more encouraging diagnosis Tuesday. His limited participation in practice Wednesday suggests that he could be available Sunday against the Cowboys. However, Raymond Johnson could see additional playing time if Williams is held out in Week 15.

    Published: Wed, Dec 15 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play again this season

    Williams (elbow/arm) has a chance to play again this season and could even return as early as Week 15, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams was feared to have potentially suffered a severe injury during Sunday's loss to the Chargers, but it appears that further medical tests have returned more optimistic results. The seventh-year pro hasn't missed a game in his career due to injury, as Raanan notes, and he hasn't yet been ruled out against the Cowboys in Week 15, but the Giants might opt to allow Williams some time on the sideline to recuperate.

    Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers potential serious injury

    Williams (elbow) is feared to have suffered a significant injury during Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Coach Joe Judge said Williams will have an MRI on Monday, so until those results are available, there is no official confirmation of his status. However, Rapoport reports there is a chance the veteran defensive lineman has played the last snaps of his 2021 campaign. Before the injury, Williams had played at least 70 percent of the Giants' defensive snaps in every game this season, totaling 61 tackles and 5.5 sacks.

    Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will have MRI on elbow

    Coach Joe Judge said after Sunday's loss to the Chargers that Williams will have an MRI on his right elbow, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

    Analysis: Williams recorded one tackle before leaving Week 14 early with an elbow injury. The veteran defensive lineman returned to the sidelines with a brace and uniform on but wasn't allowed back into the game. The MRI results will likely offer a clearer picture on what Williams' status will look like for the remainder of the season.

    Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Sunday

    Williams (elbow) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams recorded one tackle before being forced to leave Week 14 early. In his absence, Raymond Johnson should see a significant uptick in snaps.

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with injury

    Williams (elbow) is questionable to return Sunday against the Chargers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams' potential absence for the remainder of the game could be a big blow to the Gaints' defensive line Sunday. While he's out, Raymond Johnson should see a significant uptick in work.

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues to rack up sacks

    Williams totaled six tackles (one solo) and 1.5 sacks during the Giants' Week 7 win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: After recording just one sack through the first four games of the season, Williams has 3.5 sacks over his last three contests. The 27-year-old defensive end finished last season with a career-high 11.5 sacks, and if he continues on this trajectory, he may be able to top that number during the 2021 campaign. Williams has another advantageous matchup in Week 8, as the Giants' take on the Chiefs, who gave up four sacks to the Titans in their last matchup.

    Published: Tue, Oct 26 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not listed on injury report

    Williams (knee) is not listed on the Giants' injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Williams has been a key part of the Giants defense this season, logging 20 tackles and one sack while playing over 80 percent of the defensive snaps. His availability will be important against the Cowboys' talented offense.

    Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices Thursday

    Williams (knee) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 27-year-old was unavailable Wednesday before returning in a limited capacity Thursday. The Giants meet the Cowboys on Sunday, a contest that Williams is considered questionable for. In four games this season, he has registered 20 tackles and a sack while playing 82.5% of the defensive snaps.

    Published: Thu, Oct 7 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Williams (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear when Williams picked up the injury, as he played 60 defensive snaps in Week 4 and registered six tackles. The extent of the injury is unknown, but if he isn't able to practice in at least some capacity Thursday, his status for Sunday will be in jeopardy.

    Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • First sack of 2021

    Williams notched five tackles (three solo) and a sack in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Falcons.

    Analysis: Williams received a three-year, $63 million contract with the Giants after producing a career-high 11.5 sacks last year. This was Williams' first sack of 2021, though he has three quarterback hits so far.

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 7:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets $21 million per year

    Williams is signing a three-year, $63 million contract with the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The Giants franchise-tagged Williams for a second straight offseason but this time managed to work out a multi-year deal with the defensive lineman. The 2015 first-round pick will turn 27 this summer, coming off a 2020 campaign with career highs for pressures (42), QB hits (30) and sacks (11.5). Williams will turn 27 in June and has missed just one game through six pro seasons.

    Published: Tue, Mar 16 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives franchise tag

    The Giants placed the franchise tag on Williams for the 2021 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The two sides will continue to work toward a long-term deal. It's expected that they'll reach an agreement before the season begins, especially because Williams would make $19.36 million under the franchise tag in 2021, a number that the Giants would struggle to afford. Williams enjoyed a career year in 2020, recording 57 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 30 QB hits and a pass breakup over 16 games.

    Published: Tue, Mar 9 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches three sacks in finale

    Williams had seven tackles (five solo), three sacks and a defended pass during Sunday's 23-19 win over the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Williams put together his strongest statistical game of the season Week 17, earning him NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for the second time in 2020. He appeared in all 16 games with the Giants this season, recording 57 tackles (29 solo), a career-high 11.5 sacks, one defended pass and one fumble recovery. After playing on the franchise tag in 2020, Williams is no doubt now bound to collect a sizeable paycheck in free agency.

    Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Destructive versus Seattle

    Williams had three tackles (two solo) and 2.5 sacks during the Giants' Week 13 17-12 win over Seattle.

    Analysis: Williams played a key role in holding Russell Wilson and the Seahawks to just 12 points while notching a two-sack game for the first time all year. He now has a career-high 8.5 sacks through just 12 games, giving him a realistic shot at notching double-digit takedowns for the first time by season's end.

    Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Collects another sack

    Williams recorded two tackles (one solo), including one sack, and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 19-17 victory over the Bengals.

    Analysis: Williams has now racked up three sacks in his last four games, putting him at six sacks through 11 contests in 2020. He's also tallied 36 tackles (18 solo) over that stretch.

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 8:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts fifth sack

    Williams had three tackles (one solo) and one sack during Sunday's 23-20 win over Washington.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old led New York's defensive linemen with a 70 percent snap share and now has three sacks in the past four games. Williams managed only a half-sack in eight games with the Giants last season, but he has five sacks through nine contests in 2020.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another sack Sunday

    Williams recorded five tackles (two solo) and a sack across 57 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Williams notched his second sack of the season Sunday, taking down Nick Mullens for a loss of seven yards. The defensive lineman now has 13 tackles (eight solo) and two sacks on the young season and continues to see the highest snap count among defensive linemen for the Giants.

    Published: Tue, Sep 29 at 7:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes down Big Ben

    Williams recorded five tackles -- two for a loss -- a sack and two QB hits in Monday's 26-16 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Williams already has more sacks in one game this season than he notched over 15 games in 2019, and it looks sustainable considering his QB hits and tackles for loss stats. The 2015 first-round pick posted five or more tackles just twice last year, though, so his IDP value could fluctuate if he can't get to the QB. Still, the USC product is worth keeping an eye on heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Bears.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to return to practice

    Williams (hamstring) has been removed from the Giants' active/non-football injury list, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

    Analysis: The sixth overall pick in the 2015 draft hasn't lived up to his pedigree, but Williams could see an uptick in pass-rushing opportunities in 2020, given that he should play both tackle and end in the Giants' 3-4 alignment. The 26-year-old, who split last season with the Jets and Giants, logged 46 tackles and 0.5 sacks over the course of 15 games in the process.

    Published: Fri, Aug 14 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Going to NFI list

    The Giants placed Williams (hamstring) on the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Williams hasn't missed a game in his five-year career, averaging 53.9 tackles and 3.5 sacks per 16 games played. The Giants were intrigued enough in his talent to acquire him from the Jets before last season's trade deadline and eventually placed the franchise tag on him back in March. Since then, Williams filed a grievance to be designated as a defensive end versus his listed position of defensive tackle, which has yet to be determined. In any case, his representation and the Giants were…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 2 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not getting extension

    Williams and the Giants aren't planning to work out a contract extension before Wednesday's deadline, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Williams signed his franchise tender in April, and he's believed to have filed a grievance to be designated as a defensive end rather than a defensive tackle. Regardless of how the dispute plays out, Williams will be operating on a one-year contract, hoping to rebound from last year's career-low 0.5 sacks. He did have 46 tackles and 16 QB hits, including 11 QB hits in his eight games with the Giants.

    Published: Mon, Jul 13 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • About to file grievance

    The NFLPA is expected to file a grievance on Williams' behalf as he seeks to be designated as a defensive end rather than a defensive tackle on his franchise tag, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The difference in salary is $1.7 million -- $17.8 for DE versus $16.1 for DT. Williams seems to be arguing that his pass-rushing chops equate to the former, even though his pressure count -- he's had at least 16 in each of his five pro seasons -- didn't translate to the sack department. (He managed just 0.5 in 2019). There's precedent for such cases, as Jimmy Graham attempted to be designated as a wide receiver in 2014. Ultimately, the tight end's request was seen before an independent…read more

    Published: Thu, Apr 23 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sticking with Giants

    Williams agreed Wednesday to sign his franchise tender from the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Williams managed just a half-sack in his fifth professional season in 2019, but his pedigree as a 2015 first-round pick and overall profile spurred the Giants to use the franchise tag on the 25-year-old. He'll continue to provide pressure from the interior of the Giants' defensive line after racking up at least 16 pressures in each of his campaigns.

    Published: Wed, Apr 22 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tagged by G-Men

    Williams is getting a franchise tag from the Giants, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Dealt from the Jets to the Giants at the trade deadline, Williams recorded 26 tackles, a half-sack and a forced fumble in eight games with his new team. The production doesn't exactly sound tag-worthy, but he does have a solid track record of generating interior pressure, with 16 or more QB hits in each of his five NFL seasons. His inability to turn those pressures into sacks has been a consistent source of frustration, however.

    Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes impact with Giants

    Williams recorded 26 tackles (13 solo), a half-sack, two defended passes and one forced fumble across eight contests with the Giants in 2019.

    Analysis: Prior to being traded to the Giants in Week 9, Williams appeared in seven games with the Jets. He recorded 20 tackles (eight solo) and one defended pass in that span. While Williams is set to become an unrestricted free agent, the Giants will have some incentive to bring him back after having traded a 2020 third-round draft pick and a 2021 fifth-round selection to acquire him.

    Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 7:59pm by Rotowire.com
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