Josh Williams

24-Year-Old Running BackRB
Reserve-Sus
Injury Suspension
Est. Return 12/28/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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Signed a three-year, $2.98 million contract with the Buccaneers in May of 2025.
Dealt six-game ban
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Suspension
November 11, 2025
Williams received a six-game suspension Tuesday for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted rookie out of LSU had suited up in three of the Buccaneers' first nine games this season, carrying four times for 11 yards. Williams has received most of his playing time on special teams, though he had been active as the team's No. 3 running back behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker over the previous two games while Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) has remained sidelined. With Irving not expected to return to action Week 11 at Buffalo, expect the Buccaneers to elevate one of Owen Wright or Michael Wiley to serve as their No. 3 back in Williams' absence.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Josh Williams' 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%
 
Positive Run %
100.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
81.8%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.3
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
0.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
0.0%
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers 2025 RB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

31854%
14273%
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7713%
4925%
81%
63%
10%
00%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Bills pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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@ Bills
Sunday, Nov 16th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
85.6
 
Cornerbacks
92.2
 
Safeties
57.5
 
Linebackers
85.6
 
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More Fantasy News
Career-high four carries in win
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
October 28, 2025
Williams rushed four times for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-3 win over the Saints on Sunday.
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Cleared to play Week 8
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
October 24, 2025
Williams has cleared concussion protocol and will be available to play Sunday against New Orleans, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Full participant in walkthrough
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Concussion
October 22, 2025
Williams (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Won't play against Detroit
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Concussion
October 18, 2025
Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Sits out of Friday's practice
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Concussion
October 17, 2025
Williams (concussion) didn't practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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