Buffalo Bills wide receiver Duke Williams made a statement with his performance in the team’s finale Sunday. Williams, in his first season in Buffalo, was the primary target against the Jets, reeling in 6-of-12 targets for 108 yards.
Williams had been inactive in Buffalo’s previous eight games.
The former Canadian Football League star gives the Bills a large-bodied target that Buffalo’s receiving corps lacks. At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, he is a strong option to battle for 50-50 balls in the air. He can also be considered the best blocking receiver on the team.
If Williams did play well enough to name him as an active player for Saturday’s Wild Card matchup, then who will be relegated to sideline duties next week?
Here are several ideas to consider as the Bills’ brass makes this choice ahead of their second post-season game in three seasons:
Andre Roberts
Andre Roberts was inactive last Sunday with a foot injury. The veteran plays the majority of his snaps on special teams as Buffalo’s primary punt and kick returner. Roberts has played sparingly on offensive this season, catching three passes for 20 yards and rushing the ball once for seven yards.
If Roberts is healthy, Buffalo will want to have him back returning kicks. However, if his injury lingers into next week, the Bills could suit up the same group of receivers who faced off against the Jets in Week 17.
Potentially without Roberts, receiver Isaiah McKenzie can see time at Roberts’ returner role.