Chargers to target Mike Williams 'anytime' he has single coverage
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is a primary target whenever he has one-on-one coverage, quarterback Justin Herbert said.
"Anytime you see Mike Williams on the sideline, with one-on-one coverage," Herbert said. "I know that I am going to go to him. He is one of the best in the game. I have complete faith in him. I know he is going to make a play on any ball I throw up into the air." Williams leads all NFL receivers in yards per catch since the start of the 2018 season and he is averaging the third-highest average depth of target (18.0 yards) this season among all receivers with double-digit targets and at least a 50.0 percent offensive snap share. He will get a fantastic matchup in Week 7 against a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that is allowing the most yards per pass attempt (8.5) in the league. Williams snagged 5 catches on 8 targets for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Chargers' last game before their bye.
The Jaguars rank 26th against explosive pass plays, per Sharp Football Stats, creating an exploitable matchup for Williams. numberFire's models expect Williams to score 10.2 FanDuel points in Week 7 and he has a salary of $5,900.
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