With one game left on the schedule, a Week 18 bout with the Patriots, Williams has registered a career-high 131 tackles – 14th most in the NFL – and 15 tackles for loss – 13th most league. In addition, he is second among linebackers with 10 pass defenses and has the 10th highest pass coverage grade according to Pro Football Focus.
"I'm so proud of him," HC Robert Saleh said. "You talk about the players that get thrown away and they try to find their way. He stuck to it, kept his head down, kept working and he's found his way and we're very fortunate that we have him."