Jared Goff and Jameson Williams Growing On-Field Connection Became the Lions’ Offensive Spark

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is enjoying a breakout season in his third year in the NFL.

Despite some challenges early in his career, Williams has emerged as a significant playmaker for the Lions’ offense. He has recorded career-high numbers this season with 42 receptions for 747 yards and five touchdowns.

The former Alabama standout credits his progress to the extensive work he and quarterback Jared Goff put in during the offseason. Their efforts to improve chemistry have paid off, significantly enhancing Detroit’s offensive capabilities.

“It’s been there a lot,” Williams said about his connection with Goff. “On certain routes, I know where to expect the ball, where it’s going to be, just from working in the offseason, spring and summer, OTAs and camp, getting it down. It grew a lot from last year, and I think that’s a really good thing.”

This weekend, Detroit’s high-powered offense will play outdoors for only the second time this season as they head to Soldier Field for a matchup against the Chicago Bears.

The Lions already dispelled doubts about their ability to perform outdoors when they defeated the Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 9. To prepare for Sunday’s game, the team has been practicing outside to acclimate to the conditions.

“I feel good. We practiced outside—that was probably the worst part,” Williams said. “But it’s good, though, getting outside. We’ve got to play out there this week, no matter the conditions. We’re just preparing ourselves as much as we can to go out there and get a win.”

The Lions remain optimistic about facing the challenges of Soldier Field and potential weather-related obstacles. Goff, for one, is unfazed by the forecast.

“Yeah, this weekend doesn’t look like it’ll be too bad, just a little cold,” Goff said. “We’ll be fine. We’ll have all our warm gear ready, and I’m sure they will, too. It’ll be nice—outdoor, maybe a little muddy, who knows? It’ll be fun. Soldier Field’s the greatest. I always think about it—the two outdoor games we play every year at Soldier Field and Lambeau. Those are two special places with great pageantry, and I always enjoy it.”

For the first time since Week 3, the Lions will enter Sunday’s game coming off a loss. Their last defeat before last week came in Week 2 against Tampa Bay.

A renewed sense of determination has taken hold of the team, with players and coaches focusing on staying positive and bouncing back from adversity. Williams and his teammates are eager to return to their winning ways.

“Just cause it’s a loss,” Williams said. “At the beginning of the season, every team’s got a goal. If you can make it through a season without losing, that would be big. But it’s hard to win games in the NFL, no matter who’s in front of you or who’s coaching on the other sideline. So we’re making it big for us to bounce back and get back on track.”

Williams has some history with the Bears, having been penalized for flipping the ball at cornerback Tyrique Stevenson in the teams’ first meeting. However, he remained focused on the task at hand.

“I’m just focusing on getting back on track with a win,” Williams said.

‘Can’t Put Nothing Past’ Amon-Ra St. Brown

While Williams caught a touchdown in Sunday’s game, Amon-Ra St. Brown stole the show with an extraordinary performance, hauling in 14 passes for 193 yards.

What made St. Brown’s display even more remarkable was his ability to deliver while battling food poisoning. Williams, however, was not surprised by his teammate’s resilience.

“That’s good, that’s big. You can’t never put nothing past him,” Williams said. “He had a game just like that last year. Couldn’t talk, had a ski mask on, and just went out there and went to work. That’s what he does.”