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RBFA7 insightsLatest Oct 21, 2026

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PositiveUsageOct 21, 2026Music City Miracles

Combined with Julius Chestnut to block a fourth-quarter punt in Week 6 victory; the blocked punt was recovered by Femi Oladejo for a 14-yard touchdown that completed the Titans' comeback.

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Footballguys

Listed as Tennessee's other three-down linebacker option, potentially filling in for injured Cedric Gray.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

James Williams Sr. is listed as a returning contributor at linebacker for the Titans behind Cedric Gray on the depth chart, positioning him for potential increased playing time if Gray misses time due to his concussion protocol status.

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PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source is higher on Williams than most because of his playmaking ability in Ben Johnson's offense. Williams scored 18.1 fantasy points per game last season and can produce breakout weeks (eight games with 20 or more points). Another year of development under Johnson could put Williams in the top five.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 13, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Williams scored 18.7 fantasy PPG in 2025 (his first season under head coach Ben Johnson) with eight games of 20 or more points, demonstrating natural playmaking ability. With another year of development paired with Johnson's elite playcalling, Zachariason expects Williams to show even more growth as a rhythm passer, with a big-time breakout looming.

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PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026ESPN NFL

Williams Sr. got the other turnover when he stepped in front of a Mitchell Trubisky pass intended for Xavier Restrepo during Thursday's practice, contributing to the defense's strong day with two interceptions.

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PositiveValueNo dateFantasy Points Fantasy Football

Presented as a trade comparison target for Michael Wilson; the source explicitly prefers Wilson over Williams for fantasy purposes, indicating Williams is undervalued relative to Wilson.

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