Javonte Williams Screwed by Game Script

By Matt Schauf | Updated on Mon, Dec 22 2025 2:51 AM UTC

Cowboys RB Javonte Williams finished Sunday's loss to the Chargers with just 34 rushing yards on nine carries. He added 9 yards on 2 receptions. Williams opened the game with a solid 7-33 first-half rushing line (4.7 yards per carry) but garnered just two more attempts after the break. Malik Davis finished the game with eight carries to Williams' nine after trailing him 7-3 at halftime. Neither guy registered a run longer than 8 yards against a soft Chargers run D (21st in rush DVOA).

2025 Fantasy Football Impact

It was an obviously disappointing result, but that game also followed six straight outings of 15+ carries for Williams, a span that included three Cowboys wins and three losses.

Sunday also marked the fourth time in the past five games that Williams caught 2+ balls.

Williams gets an even better matchup with the Commanders in Week 17. That combines a soft run defense with an offense that'll struggle a bit more to reach the end zone.

Williams should register as a strong starting option for that one, as well as in Week 18 (at the Giants) if your league plays that far.

Matt Schauf, Editor

Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.