Lions get bold Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown prediction that'd be a huge surprise

The Detroit Lions are set to enter the 2026 NFL season with a new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, who will guide the team in attack. ESPN's Dan Graziano has predicted that the Lions' season will be a surprise, with Jameson Williams emerging as the leading receiver, rather than Amon-Ra St. Brown. This prediction is highly unexpected, given St. Brown's consistent performance as one of the most reliable pass catchers in the NFL.

Graziano believes that Williams' progression throughout his career, which culminated in a career-high in targets and receptions last year, makes him the most likely candidate to lead the receiving corps. The two receivers have played together since 2022, but Williams has not outpaced St. Brown in terms of production. Despite St. Brown's impressive statistics, the difference between the two is too significant for Graziano's prediction to be anything other than a surprise.

However, it's worth noting that Williams does possess big-play potential, and offensive coordinator Petzing may capitalize on this by utilizing him more in his offensive game plan. Nevertheless, St. Brown is far from being sidelined; he will still see ample action on the field. If Williams were to outshine St. Brown in 2026, it would undoubtedly be a significant storyline and a remarkable leap in his career.