Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice on Friday. He is expected to make his return against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 even though his status is currently listed as questionable.
Mike Williams injury update: Buccaneers WR officially questionable, but expected to make fantasy start
The Buccaneers wide receiver is expected to make his return in Week 7 after watching from the sidelines last week. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Williams was unable to play against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. Quarterback Mike Glennon could have used him as the Buccaneers had to rely heavily on fellow receiver Vincent Jackson and rookie tight end Tim Wright to try to get the ball moving in the passing game in Week 6.
With Williams back in the lineup and the fact that the Atlanta Falcons have been decimated by injuries this season themselves, Williams could put together a solid fantasy performance against a Falcons defense that has given up the ninth most fantasy points to wide receivers this year.
Although Williams will be on pace to finish right around the 60-65 receptions he usually gets in a season, his receiving yardage has dropped to 41 yards per game which would be the lowest average of his career should he not be able to increase it. There is no doubt fantasy owners can attribute part of that to the Buccaneers uncertainty at quarterback to start the season.
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