Williams recorded one tackle and assisted on another in the Giants' 40-0 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday night.

EDGE Analysis

The starter along the defensive interior played 32 snaps, the second highest total at his position behind Dexter Lawrence. No one on New York's defense recorded a sack. Dallas also ran for three scores.

Williams logged just 12 defensive snaps over the Giants' three exhibition contests, but he's expected to be ready to go as the team's starter at right defensive end in Week 1 of the regular season against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

As with many of the Giants' starters, Williams' preseason work was limited to a few series in Week 2. The veteran should be primed for the regular season, though, and he'll look to bounce back following a disappointing 2022 campaign during which he notched just 2.5 sacks over 12 games.

Williams doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Vikings, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams didn't play in Week 18 due to a neck injury, but he'll return to action during Sunday's wild-card matchup. Per Leonard, the Giants didn't list any players as questionable, doubtful or out, so they should be at full strength against Minnesota. Williams had just 2.5 sacks across 12 appearances this season, but the veteran defensive end's presence should still be a major boost to New York's pass rush.

Williams (neck) was a limited participant during the Giants' practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams has now logged back-to-back limited practices in the lead-up to Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Vikings. The 28-year-old has been dealing with a persistent stinger injury in his neck, which sidelined him for each practice during Week 18 prep before he was ruled ahead of this regular-season finale against Philadelphia. However, the Giants were already locked into a wild-card spot and held out a number of key starters during this contest, so it's possible the team was airing on the side of caution with Williams' injury. The starting defensive end will now have one more practice to increase his activity before he must be assigned an official game status heading into the playoffs.

Williams (neck) has been ruled out for Week 18 versus the Eagles, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

With New York already locked into a wild-card spot, Williams will miss the Giants' regular-season finale as he nurses the neck injury he suffered in Week 17 against the Colts. The defensive end will shift his focus to being ready for the start of the playoffs next weekend. In his absence, Ryder Anderson and Henry Mondeaux could see an increase in usage.

Williams (neck) has left Sunday's game against the Colts, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams suffered a burner, or stinger, which he has been dealing with for multiple weeks now. While he is out, Ryder Anderson and Henry Mondeaux will both be candidates to see extra opportunity.

Head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Williams (neck) will play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After Williams logged two straight limited practices to open Week 17 prep due to a lingering neck issue, coach Daboll said Friday that he is in line to continue operating as one of New York's starting defensive ends opposite Jihad Ward come New Year's Day versus Indianapolis.

Williams (neck) has officially been ruled active ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.

EDGE Analysis

Williams will return following a one-game absence with a neck injury. The 28-year-old has logged 39 tackles and 1.5 sacks over nine games this season, and his availability will return the Giants' front seven to near-full health.

Williams (neck) is expected to be available for Sunday Night Football against Washington, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams sustained a neck injury during the Giants' previous contest versus Washington in Week 13, leaving him sidelined for the following game against Philadelphia. While the 28-year-old is still officially listed as questionable, it appears he is in line to return Sunday after logging three straight limited practices Week 15. As a result, the Giants' defensive line should be at full health again after Jihad Ward also cleared concussion protocol Saturday.

Williams (neck) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Williams missed Week 14 due to a neck injury, but he returned to practice, logging three limited sessions, during Week 15 prep and has a shot to suit up Sunday. Jihad Ward (concussion) is also listed as questionable, so if both defensive linemen are inactive, the Giants will be shorthanded during a divisional clash against Washington.