How the Lions could replace Jameson Williams

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams runs after a reception during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams runs after a reception during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 22, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

ALLEN PARK -- Jameson Williams still hasn’t notified the NFL whether he intends to appeal his two-game suspension for a violation of the league’s substance abuse policy. But as of right now, the Detroit Lions expect to be without their speedy receiver on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, leaving a hole in their high-octane offense.

The Lions rely on Williams for his play-making ability down the field. He’s averaging 21.2 yards per catch this season -- second in the league -- and already has a career-high 361 receiving yards overall. And even when he’s not getting the ball, the threat of his speed pulls defenses his way, opening up stuff for the rest of the offense.

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