For a three-time Pro Bowler, Quinnen Williams is quite a polarizing player among New York Jets fans.
Some fans think Williams is one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL, if not the best. Regardless of his fluctuating sack numbers, they view him as a force who affects the game in subtle ways.
Other fans criticize Williams for his inconsistent statistical production, especially in terms of sacks. They see his 11.5 sacks over the last two seasons and believe he has not done enough to justify his four-year, $96 million contract.
Which side is correct?
We’ll have to rely on the eye test to answer that question. Numbers can lie, but the film never does.
Today, we are going to break down every game from Williams’ 2024 season to get a stronger grasp on where he stands as a player entering the 2025 campaign.
Williams played 16 games for the Jets last season. He finished with six sacks, a slight improvement over his 5.5 sacks in 17 games during the 2023 season. However, it was still just half of the 12 sacks he had in his 2022 All-Pro season.
In addition, Williams had just 37 total tackles in 2024, his fewest since his rookie year. His quarterback hits also dropped to 18, his fewest since 2021.
Did these numbers represent a legitimate decline in Williams’ play? Or were there other factors at hand that limited his production, while he actually continued playing at a high level?
Below is Blewett’s Blitz’s full Quinnen Williams film review, analyzing 31 plays from Williams’ 2024 season.