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Blogging The Boys fantasy football takes on Javonte Williams
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All Blogging The Boys insights about Javonte Williams
PositiveBreakoutAug 22, 2026
Schottenheimer named Javonte Williams among 10 players exceeding expectations during training camp, indicating positive performance and potential role elevation.NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026
Established as Cowboys RB1 starter; context for RB2 competition between Malik Davis, Jaydon Blue, and Phil Mafah.PositiveBreakoutAug 21, 2026
Exceeded head coach Brian Schottenheimer's expectations during training camp in Oxnard; named among ten standout performers who impressed the coaching staff during the team's West Coast stay.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Returning veteran starter and established RB1 with no competition for lead role; had career year in 2025; Cowboys are not looking for new starter at position and will have all 11 offensive starters back in their roles going into 2026; positioned as steady hand in backfield with physical running between the tackles approach that source identifies as team's best offensive strategy.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Javonte Williams is locked in as the Dallas Cowboys' primary running back on a three-year deal after delivering on all his upside attributes last year, including his physical running style and reliability in pass protection. The source notes he was so dependable that the team's lack of a backup running back almost went unnoticed, establishing him as the clear lead back with the only remaining question being who backs him up.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Javonte Williams is the established starting running back for the Dallas Cowboys; the team's primary depth chart question centers on the RB2 backup role behind him.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Re-signed running back retained as offensive starter for 2026; part of Cowboys' decision to keep all offensive starters from prior season, maintaining one of the best offenses in the league.PositiveDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
Williams is the top running back on the Cowboys depth chart, ahead of Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, and Malik Davis. He is the lead back in the team's running back hierarchy.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Established running back; Cowboys still searching for depth and competition behind him at the position, having held three tryouts in one day (August 9) and signed UDFA Jashaun Corbin, suggesting dissatisfaction with current backup options.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Primary running back with Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue competing for backup role behind him.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Williams is projected as the lead running back on the Cowboys' 53-man roster prediction through the halfway point of training camp.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Williams signed a 3-year, $24M deal with Dallas in February before the running back market exploded; he finished last season with 1,201 rushing yards and 11 TDs, ranking top-10 in rushing yards. The source argues the Cowboys got him for "pennies on the proverbial dollar" relative to subsequent market deals for Bijan Robinson ($75M), Jahmyr Gibbs ($75.75M), and Jonathan Taylor ($44M), making the early contract timing a significant financial advantage.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Williams is selected for the Leadership Council for his grit and perseverance. He returned from a devastating multi-ligament knee injury to prove he's not damaged goods. The Cowboys bet on Williams in free agency and he rewarded them with a 1,200-yard, 11-TD season; they reciprocated with a pay raise. He exemplifies toughness both mentally and physically, letting his max-effort play do the talking rather than speaking much.PositiveUsageAug 6, 2026
Javonte Williams is the undisputed RB1 in Dallas, playing with explosive running between the tackles and featured in the screen game; he posted over 1,200 yards last season and can serve as a bell-cow back.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Williams is noted as reliable at the RB position and provides offensive balance for the Cowboys. Despite the improved defense and Williams' reliability in the run game, the source emphasizes that this team will still flow through the passing game, which has more depth popping up than usual this offseason. Games in the NFL must be won and lost with highest-paid players on the field, which still favors the Cowboys offense and particularly Prescott.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Williams is part of the offensive ball-distribution strategy, with the source noting the offense is spreading the ball around more than expected—not just to Lamb and Pickens. Williams is also named to the leadership council, reflecting his role as an established voice in the locker room.NegativeUsageAug 1, 2026
Williams had a very good 2025 season but wore down as the season progressed due to shouldering a heavy workload. Blue's development is important because it will reduce Williams' load going forward, allowing him to maintain effectiveness throughout 2026.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Starting RB returning with career highs across carries, yards, touchdowns, yards per attempt, and rushing success rate in 2025; the source notes Williams set these benchmarks and is positioned as the lead back under Schottenheimer's scheme, which historically allocates ~69% of team carries to the lead back. The Cowboys are specifically working to expand Williams' role in the screen game and short passing game in 2026, areas where he left opportunity on the field in 2025.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Starting RB returning with career highs in carries, yards, touchdowns, yards per attempt, and rushing success rate in 2025; the source highlights expanded screen game usage and pass-catching opportunities as a key area for growth in 2026, noting that Williams left significant opportunity in the pass game last year and that the Cowboys are specifically working to involve him more in short-passing schemes to complement the deep coverage attention drawn by Pickens and Lamb.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
The Cowboys are intentionally developing Williams as a pass catcher in 2026, a significant shift from 2025 when he ranked dead last in EPA per target and yards per route run among 51 running backs with minimum targets, posting a 48th-place success rate and functioning only as a checkdown option with no damage after the catch. If Williams can contribute in the receiving game, his fantasy value increases substantially; the source notes the Cowboys have a clear focus on developing the screen game with Williams as a primary beneficiary.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
The Cowboys are intentionally developing Williams as a pass catcher in 2026, a significant shift from 2024 when he ranked dead last in EPA per target and yards per route run among 51 running backs with minimum targets; he was essentially a checkdown catcher with no damage after the catch. If Williams can contribute in the receiving game, his fantasy value increases substantially. The source notes the Cowboys have a clear focus on developing the screen game early in training camp, with Williams featured on screen plays like one where Dak Prescott found him and safety Caleb Downs was caught off guard by the play.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Javonte Williams started with the first-team running back unit on Day 1 of training camp, confirming his role as the lead back. The backup running back position is wide open, with Mafah, Blue, Abanikanda, and Richardson competing for carries behind Williams.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Recorded 1,201 rushing yards in 2025, the most single-season rushing yards by a Cowboys running back since 2019 when Ezekiel Elliott finished with 1,357 yards; contributed to playoff-caliber offensive performance that was undermined by historically poor defense.PositiveDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
Javonte Williams enters training camp as the unrivaled number one back, a position solidified by statements from Will McClay; he is the lead dog in the Cowboys backfield.PositiveProjectionJul 25, 2026
Williams rushed for 1,201 yards in 2025 after the Cowboys re-signed him in free agency. Cowboys fans project him to maintain or slightly decline from that total in 2026: 33% expect 1,100–1,199 yards, 25% project 1,200–1,299 yards, and 24% forecast 1,000–1,099 yards. The consensus reflects confidence in Williams to 'run it back' in 2026, with potential support from a dedicated RB2 to reduce carry-share pressure.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
Ranked eighth in Pro Bowl-level tier; headlined Dallas' high-powered offense in 2025 alongside Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Entering camp as the clear-cut headline option in the backfield, the powerful starting running back remains the anchor of the offense's physical rushing attack.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Williams is the Cowboys' established starting running back; the source notes he won't see much action during preseason since the team knows who their starter is.PositiveUsageJul 22, 2026
Broke tackles on a 30-yard touchdown run that gave Dallas its first lead at 17-13 in the third quarter; also gained four yards on a quick handoff late in regulation to help set up Aubrey's game-tying 64-yard field goal attempt.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Lead back with career year in 2025: 1,201 rushing yards and 11 TDs on 252 carries. The source notes Dallas will carry over the ninth-best rushing attack in terms of yards into 2026, but some fans worry Williams may not sustain the pace; however, his established lead-back role and elite production volume position him as the centerpiece of the Cowboys' rushing attack.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Williams posted a career-best 252 carries for 1,201 rushing yards in 2025, surpassing his previous high of 203 carries for 903 yards in his rookie season. He is back on a new free agent deal and will be expected to carry the load at running back for the Cowboys in 2026, positioning him as a potential top-tier starting RB if he maintains or exceeds last year's volume and production.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Running back who appears to be the lead back; the source is focused on the running back battle behind Williams, noting that each backup—Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, or Malik Davis—brings a different skill set; if one of the backs emerges behind Williams, the Dallas rushing attack could take another leap forward and make the offense even more lethal.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Javonte Williams had a tremendous 2025 season for the Cowboys, earning him a contract extension over the offseason. One of his more underrated traits last season was his pass protection ability out of the backfield. If Williams stays healthy for most of the 2026 season, the Cowboys RB2 is absolutely on the roster. His pass protection value is a key reason the Cowboys may add a veteran running back as insurance if Williams misses time.