When it comes to receiving talent, Amon‑Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams may well be the NFL’s most dynamic duo—at least that’s what a former Detroit Lions standout believes.
In a recent video shared by ESPN, ex-Lion Allen Robinson, now an analyst, didn’t hesitate: “St. Brown and Williams are my number one best wide receiver duo in the NFL next season.” He based it on their explosive 2024 output—both surpassed 1,000 receiving yards and constantly delivered big-play moments .
Here’s why this isn’t just hot take:
St. Brown is an NFL superstar in the making, posting a career-best 81.6% catch rate last season (one of the best figures since 1992), plus major success with an impressive 70.2% target completion rate .
Williams bounced back from early-career setbacks—ACL rehab and a suspension—to record 58 receptions, 1,001 yards, and 7 touchdowns in 2024 .
Critics may point to waiver-worthy depth across the NFL, but Robinson specifically singled out St. Brown’s reliability and Williams’ big-play knack as a lethal combination: one cleans up short/medium targets with elite consistency, the other stretches the field with breakaway speed.
Notably, Robinson ranked them ahead of duos like Ja’Marr Chase–Tee Higgins and A.J. Brown–DeVonta Smith—powerhouse pairs in their own right . That endorsement, coming from someone who suited up for Detroit, carries weight.
What this means for the Lions in 2025:
Detroit’s passing offense could be elite—especially if new coordinator John Morton tailors schemes to amplify both players.
Quarterback Jared Goff now has two complementary weapons: a polished route-runner and a vertical threat.
Speculation around Williams’ contract (and potential trade interest) adds drama heading into training camp .
This hype drop isn’t just social media buzz—it reflects real NFL trends. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently ranked Detroit second in the entire NFL in overall skill-position talent, only behind the Super Bowl-champion Eagles .
At the end of the day, listening to a former Lion push these two as the best in the league isn’t fluff—it’s legit validation. Over the next few months, everyone’s eyes will be on St. Brown and Williams—and we’ll see if Detroit’s receiving tandem lives up to former-Lion hype come Week 1.
Former Detroit Star Declares St. Brown–Williams Best Pair in League
