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Listed as DNP on practice estimate Williams (heel) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in advance of Sunday's win over the Giants and ended up logging 59 of a possible 71 snaps en route to catching all six of his targets for 61 yards. At this stage, there's nothing to suggest that the wideout is in danger of missing Thursday night's game against the Chiefs, though a listed upgrade in his participation level come Tuesday would no doubt support that notion.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient on six targets Williams caught six passes for 61 yards on six targets against the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Williams' fantasy investors might be disappointed to see each of Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and Jared Cook catch a touchdown pass in this game, leaving Williams with just one touchdown in his last eight appearances, but Williams did well for himself considering he saw the most of top Giants corner James Bradberry. Williams is a candidate to see targets early and often as the Chargers face the Chiefs for a high-stakes rematch in Week 15.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Sunday Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and will play in Sunday's matchup against the Giants.

Impact This always seemed like the expectation after Williams was originally placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to being a close contact to Keenan Allen. With Allen officially sidelined ahead of Sunday's matchup, the 2017 first-round pick will operate as the team's No. 1 option with less heralded targets such as Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer likely forcing a larger funnel toward the big-bodied pass catcher.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impact The report notes that Allen, who also is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, is not in line to play in the contest. As long as Williams gains clearance as hoped, he should be busy Sunday while heading a Week 14 wideout corps that will include Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer. In any case, the Chargers have until Saturday afternoon to activate Williams from the COVID list.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Williams, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after being deemed a close contact of teammate Keenan Allen, has reportedly tested negative for the virus, according...

Impact The report adds that the Chargers are optimistic Williams will be able to play Sunday versus the Giants. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Williams could be cleared by Saturday, based on his understanding that the high-risk close contact occurred Monday.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out for Week 14 Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that Williams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after being deemed a close contact of teammate Keenan Allen and is considere...

Impact Cornerback Chris Harris was also placed on the list after being deemed a close contact of Allen, who tested positive for the virus Monday. Staley's comments indicate that both Williams and Harris are following NFL protocols for unvaccinated players, as vaccinated individuals are only placed on the list as a result of positive tests. Williams will be eligible to rejoin the Chargers as long as he tests negative for the virus for five straight days. Assuming his five-day count began Monday when Allen tested positive, Williams should have a chance to report back to the Chargers' facility as soon as Saturday.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list The Chargers placed Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Fellow starting wideout Keenan Allen was placed on same list Monday, making the statuses of both players worth monitoring closely as Sunday's game against the Giants approaches. Beyond Allen and Williams, the Chargers have Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and Andre Roberts on hand at receiver, while running back Austin Ekeler and tight ends Jared Cook and Donald Parham could also take on pronounced roles in the passing game if the team's top two wideouts are sidelined Week 14.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back over 100 yards receiving Williams caught five of seven targets for 110 yards in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals.

Impact Williams' 47-yard reception marked just his second 40-plus yard catch since Week 10. Not coincidentally, Sunday's game was also just the second since early October during which the big-bodied target went over 90 receiving yards in a contest. While his second half of the season has been devoid of touchdowns, it's encouraging to see Williams rack up at least six targets in four consecutive games after a near month-long stretch during which he averaged just five. Williams will look to build on the momentum when the Chargers take on the struggling Giants in Week 14.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Mike Williams looks like Randy Moss on 47-yard leaping catch Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams high points a 47-yard completion from quarterback Justin Herbert.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM

Non-factor once more Williams caught four of his eight targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Justin Herbert repeatedly tried to connect with Williams on a number of deep throws, but the end result saw the big-bodied target held under 50 yards for the fourth time in the last six games. After a blazing start to the season which appeared to highlight a rejuvenated Williams, the Chargers have essentially transitioned away from the 27-year-old as a top target, instead turning to Keenan Allen as the main focal point.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert connects with Mike Williams for 22-yard pickup on third down Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert connects with Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams for a 22-yard pickup on third down.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • NFL.COM

Nets game-winning TD Williams caught five of six targets for 97 yards and a touchdown in the 41-37 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Williams had essentially been shut down for most of evening until the team's final possession, when Justin Herbert beautifully identified a corner blitz and lofted a pass to the big-bodied target, setting up a 53-yard catch-and-run touchdown that put the Chargers on top for good. After a blazing start to the season, Williams has been directly tied down by the offensive struggles over the last four weeks. While Sunday's outing may look good on the surface, it took until the final drive for the 27-year-old to cross 50 yards receiving for just the second time since Week 5. Up next is a difficult matchup against a gamey Broncos secondary.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Quiet again Sunday Williams caught four of six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Vikings.

Impact After posting huge numbers over the first six weeks, Williams' production has fallen off a cliff. The fifth-year receiver has managed only 10 catches on 21 targets for 137 yards and zero TDs over the last four games, a slump he'll look to snap in Week 11 against the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Only two catches against Eagles Williams caught two of five targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Eagles.

Impact The fifth-year receiver finished second on the Chargers in targets, but he was far below Keenan Allen's 13. Williams has seen exactly five targets in three straight games, resulting in only six catches for 104 yards -- a slump he'll look to snap in Week 10 against the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another disappointing day Williams caught two of his five targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Two straight difficult defenses have baffled the Chargers offense and Williams has bared the brunt of the struggles. One game after a dismal two catches, 27 yards against the Ravens, the Patriots were able to scheme an effective strategy for Williams, holding the big-bodied wideout to yet another dismal performance. While fantasy managers are obviously disappointed in the slump, Williams has proven to be a staple of an effective Chargers offense, a qualifier that figures to re-appear against an Eagles defense that has struggled against good opposing offenses this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down by Ravens Williams (knee) caught two of five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Williams was quiet throughout, but his first catch was a big one, as it went for 26 yards and set up a one-yard Jared Cook touchdown catch on the next play. Little went right for the Chargers in general, as nobody on the team exceeded 50 yards rushing or receiving, so it's hard to tell how much of a role the knee injury Williams has been nursing played in his ineffectiveness. He spent much of the fourth quarter on the sidelines, but Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times believes Williams was being held out as a precaution given the game's blowout nature. The banged-up wide receiver will get an opportunity to heal further during the Chargers' Week 7 bye.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Sunday's game Williams (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Though the wideout, who was dealing with some knee swelling after Week 5 action, didn't practice this past week and was listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler relays that coach Brandon Staley indicated that the Chargers "just tried to be careful with (Williams) this week at the beginning of the week, make sure that he's feeling his best for Sunday." While it remains to be seen if Williams is able to handle his normal snap allotment versus Baltimore, as long as his knee holds up he should continue to see his share of targets from QB Justin Herbert.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should play against Ravens Williams (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, is expected to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite failing to practice during the week, Williams is seemingly trending in the right direction for the Week 6 matchup. As long as he avoids a pregame setback, he'll be able to take the field and will look to build on his league-leading six touchdown catches. Confirmation on Williams' availability should come approximately 90 minutes prior to the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Chargers release their inactive list.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Sunday Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Williams didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday and then wasn't spotted at Friday's session either, but it looks like the Chargers are inclined to take a decision on the wideout's Week 6 availability down to game day. In any case, with the team kicking off against Baltimore at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Williams' status will be clarified prior to the first wave of kickoffs this weekend. If he ends up out or limited for the contest, added snaps behind Keenan Allen would be available for Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer, and to a lesser degree KJ Hill.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at practice Friday Williams (knee) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact We'll have to see how the Chargers list Williams on Friday's final injury report, but given that the wideout didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, his status for Sunday's game against the Ravens is cloudy. If Williams is out or limited this weekend, Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and perhaps KJ Hill would be in line to see added Week 6 opportunities behind Keenan Allen.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Thursday Williams (knee) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact After logging a DNP on Wednesday, the starting wideout's status will need to be monitored closely as Sunday's game against the Ravens approaches. If Williams ends up limited or out for the contest, added snaps behind Keenan Allen would be available for Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer and perhaps KJ Hill.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday with knee issue Williams was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice due to a knee injury.

Impact Williams logged 58 of the Chargers' 75 offensive snaps in Sunday's 47-42 win over the Browns, catching eight of his 16 targets for 165 yards and two touchdowns. The Chargers didn't suggest that Williams sustained a major injury in that contest, so it's possible he's just getting some maintenance for his knee heading into this weekend's contest against the Ravens. That being said, fantasy managers will still want to track Williams' activity in practice over the next two days to ensure he's on a path to play in Baltimore.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another impressive outing Williams caught eight of his 16 targets for 165 yards and two touchdowns in the 47-42 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Williams snared a 72-yard reception early in the second quarter, setting a new career high in the process, but that was hardly his only big play Sunday. Benefitting from a career-high 16 targets, Williams peppered the Browns defense throughout most of the afternoon before capitalizing on a bit of blown coverage for a 42-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, his third 40-plus yard reception in three games. It's clear by now the Joe Lombardi offensive system has unlocked a different level to Williams' game, and the 27-year-old should be a guaranteed starter for fantasy managers moving forward.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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