Who Should I Start? Jameson Williams or Calvin Austin III

Friday, October 10, 6:06 PM

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has struggled to maintain a consistent role in his team's offense so far this season. Through five games, the 24-year-old has recorded just 11 catches for 223 yards and one touchdown on 21 targets. Williams is averaging over 20 yards per reception and remains an explosive downfield threat, but his middling target volume makes him very difficult for fantasy managers to trust. Williams' Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs does not appear to be a great spot for him to break out. The Chiefs have allowed the ninth-fewest passing yards (999) and the fourth-fewest number of passing touchdowns (five) in the NFL so far this season. Additionally, the Lions could be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder), which may make it difficult for quarterback Jared Goff to have the time to hit Williams for a big play down the field. Williams profiles as a low-end, boom/bust WR3/flex option in Week 6 against Kansas City.

Friday, October 10, 4:13 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Austin was unable to practice for the third straight day on Friday and will need more time to recover from his shoulder injury that he suffered in their Week 4 win over the Vikings. The 26-year-old has been productive when he's played this season, catching 10 of 17 targets for 139 yards and two touchdowns in four games. The Steelers' offense has struggled in the early part of the season, and puts D.K. Metcalf as the only wide receiver worth starting against Cleveland in Week 6.