Mike Williams Fantasy

The Los Angeles Chargers and wide receiver Mike Williams agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal that includes $40 million guaranteed and $28 million in Year 1 on Tuesday, according to a source. If the Bolts hadn't come to an extension with Williams, they would've surely placed the franchise tag on him by Tuesday's deadline. Williams broke out in 2021, especially in the first half of the season, to the tune of 76 catches (129 targets), 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns in 16 games for the Bolts. The 27-year-old should only gain chemistry with impressive young quarterback Justin Herbert, making the two one of the best QB-WR tandems in the NFL. If Williams can be as good as he was in the first half of last season over a full campaign, he'll be a no-doubt WR1 in fantasy.

Mar. 8th • 1:59 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs are researching wide receiver Mike Williams, according to Adam Beasley of Pro Football Network. Although the Los Angeles Chargers plan to place the franchise tag on the impending free agent, their division-mates in Missouri are still doing their due diligence in case the wideout happens to reach the open market. Williams, 27, truly broke out during his contract year this past season. After injuries and limited production riddled his first four years in the pros, Williams answered with 14 starts through 16 games in 2021, all while catching 76 passes for 1,149 yards and nine touchdowns. The former seventh overall pick blossomed into a WR2 for fantasy purposes despite playing behind Keenan Allen, and there's reason to believe that he could find similar success playing with Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes that is, if he makes it to free agency. The franchise tag deadline is March 8 at 4 p.m. EST.

Mar. 6th • 3:18 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers "aren't going to let Mike Williams go," according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. If both sides can't agree on a long-term contract extension, the Chargers are prepared to slap the franchise tag on the impending free agent. The franchise tag for receivers this year will cost $19 million, but Williams had the best season of his career in 2021 with 76 receptions on 129 targets for 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns in 16 games. The sky is the limit moving forward for Williams with impressive young quarterback Justin Herbert throwing him passes. Williams blew up early last year and faded down the stretch, but he'll still be highly sought after in fantasy drafts this fall if he stays in LA.

Mar. 4th • 8:31 PM