HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 06: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) evades a tackle by Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) in the fourth quarter during the NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans on October 6, 2024 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams is tied for the most tackles in the NFL through five weeks.
With 54 tackles, he is in a three-way tie with EJ Speed of the Colts and Robert Spillane of the Raiders.
After the preseason loss of Matt Milano, Williams moved into the starting outside linebacker position and so far has done a commendable job filling the All-Pro’s shoes.
Williams carries a 67.5 PFF grade, which is 25th of 79 eligible linebackers in the NFL.
However, run defense is where Williams excels. PFF gives him a 78.9 run defense grade, ranking 12th in the league.
Just as Terrel Bernard filled in admirably for Tremaine Edmunds last season, second-year linebacker Dorian Williams is rising to the bill for Buffalo this year.
