The Detroit Lions are riding a four-game winning streak and feature one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses. Entering Week 6 with a 4-1 record is something to celebrate, but what’s intriguing is that the Lions have managed this success without wide receiver Jameson Williams being a major contributor.

While Detroit’s coaching staff has praised Williams’ attitude and growth during his slow start, the receiver’s latest remarks seem to hint that he’s holding back some frustration.

“ I don’t got nothing to say about that, really. It’s nothing to say about it,” Williams said when asked about fans worrying over his mindset (h/t @KoryEWoods). “It’s like, we go out and we win. It is what it is. We win. I don’t really wanna say too much or speak on it.”

Lions WR Jameson Williams Keeping His Feelings Under Wraps

From his tone, it sounds like Williams isn’t thrilled with how things have gone through five games but isn’t willing to voice it publicly. No receiver enjoys being underutilized, and that seems to be the case for Detroit’s WR2, whose body language suggests he’s less than satisfied.

So far, Williams has 11 receptions for 223 yards and one touchdown. More than half of those yards (108) came during the Week 2 victory over the Chicago Bears, meaning he’s been held below 43 yards in four of five contests this season. If that pace continues, he’s projected for roughly 37 catches, 758 yards, and three touchdowns across 17 games.

That’s a steep drop-off considering the former Alabama star set career highs in 2024 with 58 receptions, 91 targets, 1,001 yards, and seven scores. His slow start looks even worse after signing a three-year, $83 million contract extension in September, locking him up in Detroit through the 2029 season.

Williams remains one of the fastest and most dangerous receivers in football, forcing defenses to adjust by using more two-high safety looks for help over the top. While that’s limited his personal production, it’s opened things up for the rest of the Lions’ offense — which hasn’t skipped a beat.

Detroit currently ranks sixth in total offense (365.0 yards per game), 12th in passing (230.2), and first in scoring (34.8). The team has scored at least 34 points in four consecutive games, but they’ll need to figure out how to get Williams more involved. Hopefully, Dan Campbell and his staff find that answer before this weekend’s clash with the Kansas City Chiefs.