2025 Rush/Rec Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Williams' Denver career never quite panned out, but Dallas is placing a one-year bet that he can tap back into the tackle-breaking explosiveness he showed in college at North Carolina. As much as Williams never broke out in Denver, his 2021 rookie year was a clear success and his 2022 sophomore year was ended by a severe knee injury that may have limited him in 2023 as well. The Cowboys have the option of running a rotation between Williams, Miles Sanders and rookie fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue. Sanders is likely a rushing specialist, and Blue might be an in-space specialist, but Williams' versatility makes him a slight favorite to get the most playing time after logging 859 yards from scrimmage on 543 snaps in 2024. If Williams can separate from Sanders and Blue, then there could be considerable fantasy value. Anchored by Tyler Smith and 12th overall pick Tyler Booker at guard, Dallas might have the league's best interior — and perhaps best power-blocking — offensive line. Read Past Outlooks
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Overcomes early fumble
Williams rushed the ball 10 times for 76 yards in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bears. He added five receptions on five targets for 16 yards.
ANALYSIS
Williams fumbled to end Dallas' first offensive possession, though he wasn't benched and continued to dominate touches while the game was competitive. His rushing volume was muted by game script as the Cowboys trailed for nearly the entire contest, but he was still efficient with his carries. Williams was also involved as a pass catcher and now has 11 combined receptions in the last two games. While he failed to find the end zone for the first time this season, this showing suggests that Williams has a clear hold on the lead-back role in Dallas.
Williams fumbled to end Dallas' first offensive possession, though he wasn't benched and continued to dominate touches while the game was competitive. His rushing volume was muted by game script as the Cowboys trailed for nearly the entire contest, but he was still efficient with his carries. Williams was also involved as a pass catcher and now has 11 combined receptions in the last two games. While he failed to find the end zone for the first time this season, this showing suggests that Williams has a clear hold on the lead-back role in Dallas.
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How do Javonte Williams' 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
30.2%Positive Run %
90.7%% Yds After Contact
65.6%Avg Yds After Contact
3.5Rushing TD %
7.0%Touches Per Game
18.7% Snaps w/Touch
36.4%Air Yards Per Game
-9.7Air Yards Per Snap
-0.19% Team Air Yards
-3.1%% Team Targets
11.6%Avg Depth of Target
-1.9 YdsCatch Rate
86.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
6.8% Targeted On Route
17.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Cornerbacks
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Safeties
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Linebackers
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Measurables Review
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How do Javonte Williams' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 10"Weight
220 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secShuttle Time
4.09 secCone Drill
6.97 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
30.88 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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The 2023 season was a real slog for Williams, who had to carry the lead-back workload for a cursed Denver offense while returning from ACL, PCL and LCL tears suffered in Week 4 of 2022. That's a lot to deal with, yet Williams surpassed 1,000 yards from scrimmage in 16 games. If his surgically repaired knee is stronger in 2024, that alone could allow his numbers to improve even if the rest of the Denver offense remains dreary. The 2021 second-round pick averaged 4.4 YPC over his first two seasons while breaking one tackle for every 4.6 carries, and he could get back to that form this year after averaging just 3.6 YPC and one broken tackle per 7.5 carries in 2023. The duo of Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime lurks to potentially steal snaps from Williams again, though the former is really only a threat to handle passing downs and might even be a salary-cap casualty before Week 1. Williams is set to handle the lead role in the final year of his rookie contract, and that might come with more playing time after he averaged just 30.8 snaps per game last season.
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Finds end zone again
Williams carried the ball 18 times for 97 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-37 overtime win over the Giants. He also caught six of seven targets for 33 yards.
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Two rush TDs in opener
Williams rushed 15 times for 54 yards and two touchdowns and secured two of three targets for 10 yards in the Cowboys' 24-20 loss to the Eagles on Thursday night.
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Set to start in Week 1
Williams, who is in line to serve as the Cowboys' starting running back Thursday versus the Eagles, said that he hasn't been told what his workload will look like in the season opener, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Still in lead for top job
Williams has seen the most first-team reps in Dallas' backfield competition, though no running back has yet emerged as a clear favorite for the No. 1 role, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Competing for starting role
Williams and Miles Sanders seem to be competing for a starting job, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News.
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Seizes control of Dallas backfield
Williams rushed 15 times for 54 yards and two touchdowns in Thursday's 24-20 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Dallas' running back depth chart looked uncertain heading into the season after significant offseason turnover, but Williams established himself as the top option in the group with a strong Week 1 performance. Miles Sanders had 53 yards on four carries but also lost a fumble, while rookie fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue was a healthy scratch Thursday.
Dallas' running back depth chart looked uncertain heading into the season after significant offseason turnover, but Williams established himself as the top option in the group with a strong Week 1 performance. Miles Sanders had 53 yards on four carries but also lost a fumble, while rookie fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue was a healthy scratch Thursday.