Damien Williams Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (ribs) has been placed on injured reserve ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Williams was already ruled out for the contest earlier in the week but now will miss at least the next four games after sustaining a rib injury early in Week 1. In Williams' absence, Cordarrelle Patterson figures to handle the bulk of the running back touches and rookie Tyler Allgeier will likely get involved.

Sep. 17th • 6:41 PM

Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (rib) has been ruled out for the Week 2 contest against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Williams missed practice all week after picking up the injury in the Week 1 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He was expected to have a big role as Cordarrelle Patterson's backup, but he finished with only two carries for two yards on 10 offensive snaps. With Williams now officially out this weekend, it should mean that rookie Tyler Allgeier, who was a healthy scratch in Week 1, will make his NFL debut and serve as the primary backup to Patterson. Avery Williams could also be involved, though, so Allgeier will be a stretch for standalone fantasy appeal in starting lineups.

Sep. 16th • 1:01 PM

Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (ribs) did not practice on Thursday. He missed most of the Week 1 loss to the New Orleans Saints with a rib injury and couldn't practice this week. The 30-year-old is trending in the wrong direction to suit up for Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams. He will have one more chance to practice on Friday. Williams finished with two carries for two yards and only 13% of the offensive snaps in Week 1. Avery Williams and Tyler Allgeier would see an uptick in snaps if Williams is ruled out against the Rams.

Sep. 16th • 8:51 AM