The Detroit Lions may have found their newest offensive weapon — and quarterback Jared Goff is already calling him “a cheat code.”
Wide receiver Jameson Williams erupted for his best game of the season in Detroit’s 44-22 blowout win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The speedy playmaker hauled in six catches for 119 yards and a touchdown, finally breaking loose after a quiet start to the year.
Williams, however, wasn’t focused on the numbers — just the process.
> “I’m the same player every day,” Williams said. “It don’t matter if I’m getting the ball or not. I just go out there and make plays whenever my number is called.”
And called it was — often. Williams racked up five catches in the third quarter alone, showing off the burst and footwork that made him a first-round pick. His short routes and stop-and-go acceleration torched Washington’s secondary all afternoon.
A New Look Offense
The game also marked a shift in Detroit’s play-calling, with head coach Dan Campbell taking over duties from offensive coordinator John Morton. The move paid off immediately, as the Lions controlled the game from start to finish.
Campbell praised Williams for staying locked in despite earlier frustrations.
> “He comes to work and grinds every day,” Campbell said. “We just hadn’t connected before, but today we got him going. Goff made some big-time throws, and Jameson made some big-time plays.”
Goff’s Take: ‘He’s a Cheat Code’
Quarterback Jared Goff said he noticed Williams’ confidence growing throughout the week and wanted to feed him the ball once the rhythm started.
“He’s one of the fastest guys in the league,” Goff said. “Getting him in space — it’s like having a cheat code out there. We want to do that as much as possible.”
Looking Ahead
Detroit’s offense now looks more dangerous than ever. With Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Williams all producing, the Lions’ passing attack suddenly has layers of speed and explosiveness that defenses will struggle to contain.
Williams has made it clear he’s ready for whatever comes next — whether it’s one target or ten.
“I just take advantage every time my number’s called,” he said. “That’s all I can control.”
