Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams is listed as questionable on the team's injury report for Sunday's game against Washington.
Karlos Williams injury update: RB poised to end 2-game absence for Bills, fantasy owners
The Bills will get a boost to their backfield on Sunday with the impending return of Karlos Williams. We break down the fantasy implications.
Williams had not practiced since exiting Week 12's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a shoulder injury, but appeared in all three practice sessions at a limited capacity in preparation for Sunday's matchup.
The Bills are not quite eliminated for playoff contention, so it would be to their benefit to have all hands on deck for a must-win game. Williams is in line to resume his post in the backfield as LeSean McCoy’s change of pace option.
Fantasy impact: A player in a limited role such as Williams’ does note typically garner fantasy consideration, but Williams has made the most of his limited carries this season. The rookie found the end zone seven times in his first NFL campaign and will face a Washington defense that is allowing 4.6 yards per carry this season.
Williams’ usage will always add an element of risk to putting him in fantasy lineups, but there is upside in his situation. He remains a low-end RB3 and a big gamble as a flex option for Sunday’s game.
