The Buffalo Bills have activated receiver Duke Williams for their NFL Wild Card playoff game Saturday afternoon against the Houston Texans.
A source tells me WR Duke Williams WILL be active for today's playoff game vs. Houston #GoBills #WeAreTexans
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— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) January 4, 2020
Williams made six receptions for 108 yards in the Bills’ season-ending 13-6 loss to the New York Jets. The 26-year-old is in his first season with Buffalo and dressed for the first time since October last week following eight weeks as a healthy scratch. He finished the regular season with 12 catches for 166 yards and one touchdown — a game-winning TD in his NFL debut.
The roster spot was earned in Western New York following a consistently strong training camp and pre-season performance from Williams. He grabbed the attention of Buffalo’s young, up-and-coming franchise quarterback Josh Allen.
Williams caught 88 passes during the 2018 CFL season for a league-leading 1,579 yards and 11 touchdowns. At 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds, Williams provides a big frame and adds a physical presence to the Bill’s receiving core.
Buffalo finished the season 10-6 and visit 10-6 Houston for just the second post-season game for the Bills in 20 years.