The young wideout has put together a strong season, and as Detroit continues to rely on him more, he understands how important every target becomes. The Lions have struggled to generate explosive plays, and although Williams has supplied that spark at times, their recent 31–24 loss to the Green Bay Packers left him thinking about a missed opportunity rather than the highlight he created.

In that game, Williams scored on a well-executed flanker screen that nearly swung momentum back to Detroit. But a fourth-down drop in the second half is the moment that stuck with him. Jared Goff escaped the pocket and found Williams in what looked like a drive-extending—or even touchdown—situation. Williams couldn’t secure the pass, and Green Bay pulled away shortly after.

Although Goff initially took responsibility for the failed play, Williams later insisted he was the one at fault. He emphasized that receivers have to make those game-changing grabs.

“That was a drop. That’s why I reacted the way I did afterward,” Williams said. “No matter where the throw is, as a receiver you’ve got to make plays. The quarterback shouldn’t get the blame. I dropped it. He gave me the chance, and I’ve got to capitalize. If I catch that and move the chains, the whole game could look different.”

Despite that frustration, Williams has been far more reliable than not this season, totaling 706 yards and six touchdowns. He’s on track for his second consecutive 1,000-yard campaign and has embraced a leadership role after signing his extension with Detroit. His accountability is drawing praise from coaches and teammates alike.

Now, with another critical NFC matchup approaching, Williams is putting last week behind him.

Williams expects a big offensive showing vs. Dallas

The Lions’ Week 13 battle with the Cowboys carries major playoff implications, but Williams isn’t tightening up under the spotlight. In fact, he sounded confident and energized when discussing Thursday night’s matchup—especially with how Detroit plans to attack Dallas’ secondary.

“We’ve faced these guys twice already since I’ve been in the league,” Williams said. “We know what they do, we know their DBs’ habits, and we know how to go after them. The coaches have been huge for us—showing us what they’re seeing—and we’re giving our input too. We’ve got several ways we can attack this defense, and Thursday should be a strong day for our offense.”

Detroit’s offense has put up 44 points over the last two weeks, more than enough to win. But the defense has surrendered 58 points in that same span, a trend that could determine whether the Lions keep their postseason hopes alive.

One thing is certain: Williams is determined to make amends for the play he believes flipped last week’s game. And this time, he plans to make the moment count.