Fantasy Football Profile: DeAngelo Williams

DeAngelo Williams was by far the biggest surprise in fantasy circles last year with a mammoth 1,636 total yards (1,515 rushing, 121 receiving), 20 TD (18 rushing, two receiving) performance. 

He had 1,101 rushing yards and 16 TDs in the last nine games, including two four-TD outbursts. That’s an average of 122.3 yards and 1.78 TDs. 

Those are LaDainian Tomlinson numbers, and I’m not talking about the 2008 LT. 

You would think someone with a monster year like that would be taken in the first few picks of the following year’s fantasy drafts.

The problem is Williams is in a time-share with Jonathan Stewart. There was plenty for both to feed last year, but it’s hard to imagine that they can both be as productive this year.

I think Williams will have monster games because he is so explosive and can score from anywhere on the field. I just don’t think he’ll be as consistent, and I certainly don’t expect him to reach pay-dirt nearly as often. 

DeAngelo has a very difficult road in the fantasy football playoffs. He faces New England, Minnesota, and the Giants. If he gets off to good start this year, you may want to consider moving him.

I’d wait until after Week 9, if possible, as he plays Arizona in Week 8 and New Orleans in Week 9. I just wouldn’t want my top-two pick facing that brutal playoff schedule.

It’s hard to estimate his production because he came out of nowhere, but my gut says he ends up with 1,300 total yards and nine TDs.

Originally published at LestersLegends.com.