Javonte Williams
RB · Dallas Cowboys
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
20.1 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
RB3 among 103 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Javonte Williams has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Arizona Cardinals. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 20.1 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Carries per game averaged 16.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 16.7. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
ARI
Arizona Cardinals
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
16.0n=3
Carries per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -0.7 against the preceding three games.
1.7n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -2.3 against the preceding three games.
16.2n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -3 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 7, 6, 5 / 16.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 16.7 (3 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 7, 6, 5 / 1.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 4.0 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 16.2 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 19.2 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Javonte Williams · RB
20.1
Javonte Williams · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
5.2
Tyler Goodson · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
Javonte Williams minus Tyler Goodson: +14.9 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Dee Winters | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Drew Shelton | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| George Pickens | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Jonathan Bullard | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| KaVontae Turpin | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ribs | Observation time is not available. |
| Luke Schoonmaker | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Marist Liufau | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Forearm | Observation time is not available. |
| P.J. Locke | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| Quinnen Williams | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyler Smith | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Tue, Oct 27, 2:01 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | Offense | RB | 1 | Tue, Oct 27, 2:01 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
16.2
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
19.7
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
17.7
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | PHI | 21.5 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2026 / 6 | GB | 13.0 | 0 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 2026 / 5 | TB | 14.2 | 0 | 45 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 2026 / 4 | HOU | 31.3 | 0 | 62 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 19 |
| 2026 / 3 | BAL | 18.3 | 0 | 98 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19 |
| 2026 / 2 | WAS | 8.0 | 0 | 30 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 2026 / 1 | NYG | 24.2 | 0 | 41 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| 2025 / 17 | WAS | 11.4 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
The Cowboys (3-4) had 416 yards of total offense to snap a two-game losing streak, led by Dak Prescott's 212 passing yards and three touchdowns and Javonte Williams' 155 rushing yards and a score.
The left guard is looking for someone to block while there is still a hole this big! Javonte Williams finished with 155 yards on 25 carries, including 61 yards before contact and 94 after it (both season-high numbers).
Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns. Javonte Williams totaled a career-high 150 yards rushing and a touchdown on 25 carries for a 6.2 yards per carry average.
Cowboys handle Eagles on Javonte Williams' career night Oct 27, 12:21 AM ET
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