If you were expecting the Bears to get the patented New Coach Bump last week, you were sorely disappointed. Chicago was thoroughly dominated from start to finish by the 49ers. Williams had another lackluster fantasy performance with just 134 passing yards, one lost fumble and 14.06 points. If there was any upside, it’s that the rookie had another strong second half with a pair of touchdown passes to Rome Odunze.
This is undoubtedly an offense that is rife with issues, but that doesn’t mean Williams can’t succeed. Look no further than Chicago’s Week 12 game against the Vikings. Williams had his third 300-yard game of the year, going for 340 and a pair of touchdowns. For all the ups and downs, Williams has taken advantage of positive matchups. His best fantasy performances have come against Carolina, Jacksonville, Minnesota and Detroit – some of the best possible opponents for fantasy quarterbacks. That’s reason enough to think the trend continues this week.