The Detroit Lions got off to a very slow start on both ends in their Week 7 game against the Minnesota Vikings, and wide receiver Jameson Williams struggled to get going as a result.

Williams has been a revelation for the Lions this season, seamlessly taking on the role of No. 2 wide receiver, which is exactly what Detroit needed from him early in the season.

While Williams has consistently had big touchdown catches in the first five games of this season, things aren’t going well for him in Week 7.

Is Jameson Williams playing today?

UPDATE: Midway through the third quarter, Jameson Williams had first down… but it was -4 yards. At least there is a sign of life. Baby steps, I guess.

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UPDATE: We’re more than two quarters behind us and Williams remains goalless in the game. Things aren’t looking good for fantasy football managers right now, but again, all it takes is one big hit for Williams to put in a good fantasy performance. Fingers crossed.

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The Lions scored two touchdowns through one quarter after a slow start Sunday against the Vikings, but Williams wasn’t responsible for either. Furthermore, Williams doesn’t even have a goal or a catch.

As of this writing, Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs and Tim Patrick all have at least one target and one catch, with St. Brown responsible for a receiving touchdown. Gibbs has a score on the floor.

Williams isn’t the only talented pass catcher off to a quiet start, as tight end Sam LaPorta was also blanked by a quarter-plus. The good news for Williams is that he is a great player just waiting to be realized. So all it takes is one big pass to deliver a strong fantasy football performance.

We’ll see if Williams or LaPorta can make it the rest of the way.