Detroit Lions fans have voiced unease over wideout Jameson Williams’ minimal production. The explosive receiver’s stats are inflated by a couple of long catches in what has been an otherwise disappointing beginning to the season. This sparked ESPN’s Eric Woodyard to share quarterback Jared Goff’s postgame remarks, where he understandably backed his teammate:

“We want to involve (Williams) as much as possible. He’s as talented as anyone in this league, so I don’t think today was unusual… I made a bad read on an interception… I saw it wrong and forced it. I thought Jamo looked fine.”

Even if Goff were privately uneasy about Williams, there’s no chance he would acknowledge it in front of reporters. Any concerns would stay inside the locker room, but that doesn’t change the reality that Lions fans have a valid reason to be worried about the fourth-year receiver heading into Week 5.

Williams’ Underwhelming Production Remains a Legitimate Concern

Through four games, Williams has totaled only 214 yards, with most of that coming from two explosive plays by the burner. He’s also logged just two catches in three straight contests after grabbing four in the opener. Given how much Detroit emphasizes spreading the ball around, there’s little justification for his slow start.

The Lions taking a gamble by handing Williams an $83 million three-year contract before the season was always risky. It was essentially betting on a breakout campaign that would justify the price tag as team-friendly. Yet so far in 2025, the opposite has unfolded for a player who currently looks limited to one dimension. If he’s not stretching defenses vertically, he isn’t providing much else to this attack.

While offensive coordinator John Morton deserves time to re-integrate the receiver into the scheme, there’s no denying the irritation surrounding Williams’ output. On top of that, he’s trending toward easily the worst Pro Football Focus grade of his career. His dip in efficiency is fueling nervous questions about whether the Lions made their investment too early.

Still, Detroit is well-positioned overall and has ample time to figure out how to maximize Williams’ talents. Morton and the offensive staff must design ways to get the former Alabama standout more involved, whether through increased looks or creative play calls.

A quick turnaround is crucial because Detroit can’t ignore Williams’ struggles indefinitely, regardless of how much Goff tries to shield him publicly.