Williams joined the Lions as a UDFA this year and cracked the team's 53-man roster at the end of camp. He did not play until Week 8 when he caught two passes for six yards. Williams was cut after Week 9. He gives the Bengals an extra depth option with Tee Higgins banged up and Jermaine Burton's rookie season spiraling.
Back from a one-game, team-imposed suspension, Burton did not cover himself in glory, failing to run out a potential long reception in the first half. His role mostly amounted to cardio. It's not a performance that's going to have the Bengals telling Tee Higgins to take all the time he needs to get healthy. Burton will be off the fantasy radar in Week 11 against the Chargers.
Burton was inactive for Sunday's win over the Raiders due to disciplinary reasons
There was a lot of talk about Bengals rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton taking on an increased role heading into last Sunday's game against the Raiders, but Burton wound up being a healthy scratch.
The Bengals' inactive list for Sunday's game against the Raiders had an unexpected name on it.