Overview
- In Week 1, Williams led Washington receivers with four catches for 64 yards and a one-yard touchdown while running roughly 10–11 routes, despite limited playing time.
- Pro Football Focus gave Williams a 91.2 grade for his Week 1 work and highlighted his exceptional yards per route run and catch efficiency.
- The Commanders announced on social media that Williams won the Week 1 Pepsi Rookie of the Week in a fan vote.
- Local reporters and fans have urged coaches to increase his snaps and targets before upcoming divisional games, though the team has not announced any changes to the lineup.
- Scouts note Williams was a 2026 third-round pick from Clemson with a low college drop rate and traits likened to reliable possession receivers, which could make him a complementary pass-catcher in Washington’s evolving offense and affect target distribution if his usage rises.