The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR Mike Williams.
Is Mike Williams Playing in Week 18?
Williams is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Steelers’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Mike Williams in Week 18?
Man, has this been a slow and fruitless grind (is that the opposite of ‘fruitful’? It feels right) for those of us who thought Mike Williams would impact the hierarchy of the AFC?
I’m a stubborn person, and I still think there is a world in which he makes impact plays in high-leverage spots this postseason, but there has been essentially nothing to show for rostering him during his time with the Steelers.
Yes, he has four straight games with the most minor snap share bumps, but the on-field production hasn’t been there in the slightest. Williams owns a 19.1-yard aDOT with Pittsburgh – I’m sure I’ll have money tied up in postseason props with him, especially when they get the Texans (28th in yards per deep completion against) in the first round of the playoffs on a fast track, but we can address that this time next week.
For now, you’re approaching this situation much like the Steelers have and waiting.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 18 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Mike Williams’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 18
As of Saturday, Williams is projected to score 7.4 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 2.6 receptions for 36.9 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Mike Williams’ Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings
1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)