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Lions OC Takes Blame for Lack of Production for Jameson Williams: ‘I Failed Him’
Lions offensive coordinator John Morton admits he must improve targeting Jameson Williams, who has 17 catches for 289 yards and two touchdowns through seven games.
- John Morton admitted he 'failed' to involve Jameson Williams and met him during the bye week to review missed chances, saying, 'There been opportunities where it just didn't happen.'
- On Oct. 20 Williams was catchless and targeted just twice, while coaches say defenses often double Amon‑Ra St. Brown, limiting Williams' over‑the‑top looks.
- Morton added that Jameson Williams is "awesome" and praised his professionalism while acknowledging the need for more creative plays to involve him more.
- Other receivers including Amon‑Ra St. Brown have absorbed targets while Jameson Williams' speed and blocking still provide value, but the Detroit Lions offense needs Williams at his best entering the back half of the season.
- Last season Williams surpassed 1,000 receiving yards, but through seven games this season he has 17 catches and shown inconsistency compared with his 2024 production.
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Why Lions OC John Morton thinks he’s ‘failed’ WR Jameson Williams
ALLEN PARK — Amid a host of other self-scouting initiatives that were undertaken during the bye week, the Detroit Lions want wide receiver Jameson Williams to get the ball on a more consistent basis. It was fairly reasonable to expect that Williams would see a jump in production after he surpassed 1,000 yards last season, but the numbers have significantly regressed after he signed a three-year, $83 million contract extension on the eve of this …
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