Williams registered eight tackles (six solo) during the Bills' 24-21 win over the Patriots on Sunday. Williams saw extended playing time at linebacker Sunday due to Matt Milano (biceps) being sidelined with an injury. Williams finished Sunday's game tied with Cole Bishop as Buffalo's second-leading tackler behind Terrel Bernard (12). Williams is now up to 108 tackles (65 solo), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries through 15 games.
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Team
Buffalo Bills
Birthdate
6/28/2001 (23)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 230 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 3; Pk (BUF)
Birthplace
Indian Land, SC, USA
Position
LB
College
Tulane
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Buffalo Bills
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Williams registered eight tackles (six solo) during the Bills' 24-21 win over the Patriots on Sunday. Williams saw extended playing time at linebacker Sunday due to Matt Milano (biceps) being sidelined with an injury. Williams finished Sunday's game tied with Cole Bishop as Buffalo's second-leading tackler behind Terrel Bernard (12). Williams is now up to 108 tackles (65 solo), one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries through 15 games.
Williams (elbow) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots, Williams will play through an elbow injury in this contest. Barring any setbacks, He projects to start at weakside linebacker. Edefuan Ulofoshio would be next in line if any setbacks indeed occur.
Williams (elbow) returned to Sunday's game against the Lions, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports. Williams was initially injured in the first half but later returned to the shootout with Detroit, finishing the game with two tackles (two solo). Additionally at linebacker for the Bills, Matt Milano exited with a second-half groin injury.
Williams (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest versus the Lions. Williams sustained the elbow injury in the first half, placing some doubt on his ability to return to the game. In his absence, Matt Milano will continue to handle the lion's share of workload at weakside linebacker against Detroit.
Williams logged nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 30-20 win over the Colts. Williams' nine tackles tied with Terrel Bernard for most on the Bills on Sunday. Williams has logged at least nine tackles in eight of 10 regular season games, and he's up to 93 combined tackles on the year, which leads Buffalo and ranks seventh in the NFL.
Williams recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Dolphins. Williams has now posted double-digit stops in six of the Bills' last eight games, bringing his season total up to 84 tackles, which is good enough for seventh in the NFL. The second-year linebacker from Tulane appears to be emerging as one of the NFL's top tacklers, and he's expected to continue making plays as the Bills take on the Colts in Week 10.
Williams (knee) was a full participant at the Bills' practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Williams was able to increase his workload to become a full participant at practice Thursday following a limited session Wednesday. The linebacker should be a full go now for Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.
Williams left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Titans due to a knee injury, but he is considered probable to return. The knee injury doesn't appear to be severe given the probable tag, but the Bills could keep Williams sidelined as they hold a commanding lead late in the fourth quarter. If Williams doesn't return, his day will end with 10 tackles (six solo).
Williams recorded 12 tackles (11 solo) and one fumble recovery in the Bills' loss to the Texans on Sunday. A third-round pick in 2023, Williams has taken over as a starter in his second pro season. His 11 solo tackles Sunday marked a new career-high, and Williams has double-digit tackles in four straight contests. He's up to an NFL-best 54 tackles this season, with 35 of them being of the solo variety. Williams has added two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.