Jamaal Williams — BYU’s all-time leading rusher — continues to impress as the rookie running back put on another show on Sunday to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 27-21 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns.
After injuries to running backs Ty Montgomery and Aaron Jones, Williams has not only stepped up over the past month, but has arguably become the Packers’ featured back and the future of the franchise after totaling more than 100 yards for the third consecutive game.
After being named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week after rushing for had a career-high 113 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown in the Packers’ 26-20 overtime win last week — and becoming just the first BYU running back to rush for over 100 yards in the NFL since 1984 — Williams followed it up with 118 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns on Sunday.
Jamaal Williams Makes History In Packers OT Win; Taysom Hill Given Game Ball, Praised By Drew Brees
With star quarterback Aaron Rodgers still out with a broken collarbone, defenses have been able to load up the box to stop the run knowing they don’t have to worry about Rodgers’ pin-point passes coming their way.
So when Williams lined up as a receiver, the Brown defense didn’t think much of it until they were burned by the former BYU star who hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass from Brett Hundley.
.@bretthundley7 ➡ @jswaggdaddy for the TD ?#GBvsCLE #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/UX8cCr4tIR
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 10, 2017
#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/fXTXUryy2B
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 10, 2017
.@jswaggdaddy gets his second TD of the day to make it a one-score game! #GBvsCLE #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/GiyeqCAXzs
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 10, 2017
Williams then followed up his second touchdown of the day which came on a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 21-14 with just over 12 minutes to go in the game.
With the playoffs starting this week, many fantasy players were kicking and screaming after not starting Williams. Meanwhile on the other side, fantasy owners were celebrating another huge day from the former BYU running back.
Despite Jones being back, Williams took most of the carries and is expected to be the No. 1 guy again next week as the Packers go on the road to take on the Carolina Panthers.
Here is what Twitter had to say about Williams’ big day:
I made an executive decision to start Jamaal Williams instead of Carlos Hyde and he literally saved my fantasy season. Thank you fantasy Gods ???
— Lorenzo Knight (@AKidNamedZo) December 10, 2017
Picking up jamaal Williams for fantasy has been clutch ???
— Pudge⚾️♈️ (@thePUDGEMEISTER) December 11, 2017
Jamaal Williams, last 4 gms
vs. BAL – 95 tot yds
@ PIT – 135 tot yds, 2 TDs
vs. TB – 123 tot yds, TD
@ CLE – 118 tot yds, 2 TDs— Alex Gelhar (@AlexGelhar) December 10, 2017
Ok maybe it’s time I truly embrace Jamaal Williams
— Professor Chris (@CMorSleeperwire) December 10, 2017
Jamaal Williams has been so impressive all year, high energy and elusive. No way he isn't the #1 back in Green Bay for years to come. @packers
— Kyle Wheeler (@Th3Kingslay3r) December 10, 2017
Hahahahahaha I sat Jamaal Williams today pic.twitter.com/HxlFIFbJH5
— Lia Taylor (@liatayyy) December 10, 2017
My fantasy team's been killing it cause of ex-Byu player Jamaal Williams. And though not easy, I've come to accept that.
— UtahStizzle (@UtahStizzle) December 10, 2017
Me looking at my Fantasy app, when I started Alfred Morris and benched Jamaal Williams. pic.twitter.com/1uEMIrOSk2
— Joey Wilkinson ♱ (@AssassinateHate) December 10, 2017
When your fantasy team has Jamaal Williams and DeAndre Hopkins ???
— A$AP Fox (@FoxOnABox_) December 10, 2017
That moment when you realize Jamaal Williams is on your bench in the fantasy playoffs. pic.twitter.com/LHbrefGpnp
— Skippy (@SKIPdaZIP) December 10, 2017
Jamaal Williams looks like a star in the making. Give him the ball!
— Brian Wilson (@NUMildcats2003) December 10, 2017
I don't think it can be overstated how much Jamaal Williams has meant to the Packers offense since he was thrust into duty in Chicago. The kid has absolutely delivered in every aspect of the game.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) December 11, 2017
The top five rookie performances of Week 13! pic.twitter.com/pcWbmNdgS0
— NFL (@NFL) December 11, 2017
Help send your favorite Green Bay Packer players to the Pro Bowl! ⬇️⬇️
Tweet their First Name + Last Name + #ProBowlVote !
Jamaal Williams #ProBowlVote @jswaggdaddy30 #ProBowlVote @jswaggdaddy30— ByuMomma (@uclagrad90) December 11, 2017
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