Antonio Williams's target share climbs from 14% to 26% with Terry McLaurin out

Fantasy football: Williams led Washington in targets week 8 and should continue seeing expanded work as the club's No. 2 receiver behind Stefon Diggs for the…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 2, 2026 · Updated November 2, 2026

Antonio Williams caught five of seven targets for 54 yards and 7.9 half-PPR points against Philadelphia on Sunday night. His target share jumped from 14% over his earlier games to 26% in week 8, with Terry McLaurin out for the season with a knee injury. Williams led the team in catches and targets, ahead of Stefon Diggs (six targets), Treylon Burks (five targets) and Van Jefferson (one target).

Williams has moved into the No. 2 receiver role behind Diggs. His 7.9 half-PPR points matched his season average of 6.2 a game, and Dan Quinn said Monday that Williams would see added opportunities in McLaurin's absence. Over his last three games, Williams has averaged 68% of snaps, 17% target share and 6.3 half-PPR points a game.

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Antonio Williams

Williams's seven targets were the most he has seen in a game this season, and his 26% target share represents a significant increase in his role. Over his last three games, his air yards share was 18% (75th of 181 receivers) and his receiving work opportunity rating was 0.38 (65th of 181 receivers). He is scoring about what his usage predicts (0.0 half-PPR points a game above expected this season, 70th of 178 receivers), so his points match his role.

Williams faces the Rams at home in week 9. He is available in most 12-team leagues and makes sense as a streaming option in deeper formats or where managers need receiver help. His floor depends on Washington continuing to involve him at this rate, with Diggs, Burks and Jefferson competing for targets. Full-PPR managers should value him slightly higher given his five catches on seven targets in week 8.

What to do

• Stream Williams in deeper leagues or where you need receiver help, with his expanded role behind Stefon Diggs giving him weekly flex value.

• Monitor the target distribution in week 9 to see if his 26% share holds with Treylon Burks also active.

• Consider Williams a better option in full-PPR formats given his solid catch rate on increased targets.