Cowboys developing Williams as pass catcher after dead-last receiving efficiency last year.
The Cowboys are intentionally developing Williams as a pass catcher in 2026, a significant shift from last season when he was a non-factor through the air. Last year, out of 51 running backs with minimum targets, Williams ranked dead last in EPA per target and dead last in yards per route run, with a 48th-ranked success rate out of 51—essentially functioning as a checkdown catcher with no damage after the catch. If Williams can contribute in the receiving game, his fantasy value increases substantially. Training camp footage showed Prescott finding Williams on a screen pass where safety Caleb Downs appeared caught off guard by the play, suggesting the Cowboys' screen-game focus could unlock a new dimension to his role.
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View Javonte Williams 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsThe Cowboys are trying to get Williams more involved as a receiver...if he can contribute in the receiving game, the value you're getting out of him goes up a notch. Last season, as good as Williams was running the ball, he was a non-factor through the air. Out of 51 running backs with minimum targets, Williams ranked dead last in EPA per target and dead last in yards per route run.
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- The Cowboys are intentionally developing Williams as a pass catcher in 2026, a significant shift from last season when he was a non-factor through the air. Last year, out of 51 running backs with minimum targets, Williams ranked dead last in EPA per target and dead last in yards per route run, with a 48th-ranked success rate out of 51—essentially functioning as a checkdown catcher with no damage after the catch. If Williams can contribute in the receiving game, his fantasy value increases substantially. Training camp footage showed Prescott finding Williams on a screen pass where safety Caleb Downs appeared caught off guard by the play, suggesting the Cowboys' screen-game focus could unlock a new dimension to his role.
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