ESPN analyst projects Jameson Williams to lead Lions in receiving yards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
ESPN analyst Dan Graziano projects Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams to surpass teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown in receiving yards this season. While St. Brown remains the team’s primary pass catcher, Graziano notes that Williams is poised for a career-high season under the direction of new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Williams recorded 1,117 yards in the previous season and has shown consistent growth, earning praise from quarterback Jared Goff for his work ethic and development. St. Brown enters the season with a proven track record of exceeding 1,000 yards in four of his first five seasons. Williams currently averages 10.3 yards per target compared to St. Brown’s 8.4-yard career average. The projection suggests that a higher volume of targets in the new offensive scheme could allow Williams to close the yardage gap between the two receivers.
- •Dan Graziano predicts Jameson Williams will lead the Detroit Lions in receiving yards.
- •Jared Goff cited Williams as one of his favorite teammates due to his work ethic.
- •Amon-Ra St. Brown has exceeded 1,000 receiving yards in four of his five NFL seasons.
- •Jameson Williams recorded 1,117 yards during the 2025 season.
- •The offense will feature a new scheme under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Insider Projects Major Shakeup in Lions WR Pecking Order
"Almost everyone, from fans to media and fantasy football managers, would be surprised if Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams finished with more yards than Amon-Ra St. Brown, assuming the two are both healthy. However, ESPN Insider Dan Graziano does not think this is too crazy. He called it a bold prediction, but said that […] The post ESPN Insider Projects Major Shakeup in Lions WR Pecking Order appeared first on HEAVY.
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