After undergoing additional testing, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has been downgraded to out for Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After last week's game, an X-ray and an MRI initially appeared negative, and Williams was diagnosed with a back contusion. But he did not progress over the next few days and underwent an additional MRI.Mike Williams of the Los Angeles Chargers is congratulated by teammates after scoing a touchdown in the first quarter of a game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 11, 2022.
Williams was the Chargers' leading receiver for the 2022 regular season, despite only playing in 13 games. Quarterback Justin Herbert benefited from Williams' big playmaking ability, as he averaged 7.7 yards per attempt with seven touchdowns when Williams was on the field this season.When Williams was unavailable, the QB averaged 5.8 yards per attempt with no touchdowns. A high ankle sprain kept Williams out of four games in 2022.
Wide receiver Joshua Palmer is expected to start in place of Williams. He is second on the team in receptions and yards. Trainers assist Mike Williams of the Los Angeles Chargers off the field during the first half of a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver on Sunday.
This is not the first time Williams has had to work through back issues in his professional football career. He was sidelined for five games of his rookie season due to a back injury.
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