Jameson Williams is having the best season of his career, but one analyst has taken things a bit too far with his speculation.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams set a career-high 143 yards in Week 16 against the Chicago Bears, highlighted by an 82-yard touchdown. Head coach Dan Campbell went even further, calling it the best game of Williams’ career.

Had Williams not missed two games due to suspension and had he not had two other games with just two catches for five yards, he could have already surpassed 1,000 yards for the season. However, he is within range, needing just 110 yards with two games remaining, and it seems inevitable that he will reach it. His 18.9 yards per catch is the highest in the league among players with at least 30 receptions this season, reflecting his improved connection with quarterback Jared Goff.

Regarding the potential for his first 1,000-yard season, Williams expressed the expected mindset when speaking to reporters on Friday.

“I’m aware of it,” Williams said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “I ain’t trying to force it, though. We still got two games ahead of us, that’s the main priority, getting a team win. If it comes, it’s coming. It’s on my mind, of course, but it’s nothing to stress about.”

NFL analyst completely overlooks Jameson Williams’ priorities

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, clearly referencing a previous post about wide receiver George Pickens and potential changes with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, made an unexpected suggestion about Williams.

“For now, Williams is leading the league with 18.94 yards per catch. Like Steelers receiver George Pickens, Williams becomes eligible for a second contract after the regular season ends. Like Pickens, Williams has torn an ACL. Like Pickens, Williams might want his second contract before accepting further risk of injury during playoff games.”

What?

In the piece, Florio referenced Birkett’s article with the quote from Williams about the “main priority” being a team win rather than personal achievement. Florio, however, ignored that direct quote and attempted to draw a parallel between Williams and another receiver from his draft class.

Moreover, Pickens and Williams are entirely different. Williams has had some setbacks but has shown significant progress as both a player and a person this year. Pickens, on the other hand, is always a potential problem, and his next outburst is always looming.

While, as Florio suggested about Pickens, he may be inclined to seek a financial reward before the playoffs, perhaps threatening to sit out or perform lackluster on the field if he doesn’t get it, such behavior from Williams would be highly surprising. In fact, it’s safe to say it won’t happen. The only thing Williams shares with Pickens is being in his third NFL season.