Williams recorded five tackles (all solo), including a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in Thursday's win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Williams made a huge play Thursday, knifing up the middle to strip the ball from Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the red zone. It was the first sack of Williams' career and a game-altering play for New Orleans. His five solo tackles tied his season high as well. Looking ahead, Williams and the Saints will face off against the Cowboys in Week 13.

Williams had four tackles (three solo) and an interception in Sunday's win against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Williams intercepted an ill-advised deep ball at the Saints five-yard line and returned the pick, his second of the season, for 78 yards. With only 33 total tackles through nine games, Williams has not had the breakout season many had hoped, but the second-year free safety continues to play nearly every defensive snap for New Orleans and still ranks fourth on the team in tackles. With the Saints scheduled to face a number of pass-happy offenses in the second half, Williams could still be a quality defensive-back option in deeper IDP leagues.

Williams (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Williams suffered a groin injury during New Orleans' win over the Ravens in Week 7 which caused him miss the contest's conclusion, but the issue does not appears severe given his participation in practice to begin the week. Barring any setbacks, Williams seems on track to suit up for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Williams suffered an undisclosed injury during New Orleans' 24-23 victory over the Ravens on Sunday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was absent during the end of the Week 7 contest due to the undisclosed injury. Coach Sean Payton reportedly expects Williams to get healthy in a reasonable amount of time, so the injury does not appear exceedingly serious. Expect an update on the starting safety's health in the coming days.

Williams made six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

It was an ugly performance by the Saints defense, but Williams, the Saints' starting free safety, played every snap in the opener against the Bucs. After an excellent rookie campaign in 2017, Williams should again be a solid contributor in many IDP leagues.

Williams had five tackles (three solo) and an interception in Sunday's 29-24 NFC divisional-round loss to the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Despite another solid statistical performance -- including nabbing a momentum-shifting interception in the second half -- all anyone will remember from the Saints' playoff defeat is Williams' incredible misplay on the game's final play, in which the rookie safety whiffed on a simple tackle that almost certainly would have clinched the game for New Orleans. Notwithstanding Williams' memorable mistake, the former Utah product started all 15 regular-season games he played in after being picked by the Saints in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. A ball-hawking free safety in college, Williams was critical to the Saints' remarkable defensive turnaround, recording 73 total tackles and four interceptions in his first NFL season. Williams should again start at free safety in New Orleans next season and his playmaking potential and dependable tackle production should make him a quality option in many IDP leagues.

Williams had eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 31-26 playoff victory over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Williams played every defensive snap for New Orleans and has been performing at a high level for weeks. The Saints' rookie starting free safety has recorded at least six total tackles in each of the team's last seven games. He also has three interceptions during that span. Williams' rookie season has been a tremendous success and the safety should be a quality IDP option in next week's Divisional Round contest against the Vikings.

Williams had eight tackles (seven solo) and two interceptions in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was all over the field in the Saints' regular-season finale. The Saints' starting free safety had two picks, which doubled his season total, and his 73 total tackles rank third on the team. Williams will look to continue his stellar rookie season in next Sunday's playoff game against the Panthers.

Williams had six tackles (five solo) and an interception in Thursday night's loss to the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

The pick was Williams' second of the season. The rookie out of Utah continues to start at free safety for New Orleans and played nearly every defensive snap on Thursday after missing last week's contest with a groin injury. Williams is now up to 53 total tackles, paired with two interceptions, which makes him worthy of roster consideration in deeper IDP leagues.

Williams (groin) is active for Thursday's showdown with the Falcons, Josh Katzenstein of The Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was limited throughout practice during the shortened week but will suit up for the contest after failing to do so last Sunday. Look for the 21-year-old to resume his role as starter, but expect Vonn Bell to continue to see more reps in the game at free safety.