RB DEN
College: North Carolina | 3 years
Height: 5'10" | Weight: 220 lbs
Birth Date: 2000-04-25
2024 Bye Week: 14
Total Pts: 205
Avg Pts: 12.06
Rank: 25 RB
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Williams had an uneven season for the Broncos. He played better late in the year, but was inconsistent throughout the season. He was just 29th overall in fantasy running back scoring. He had 1,002 total yards and five touchdowns. Williams did have double-digit fantasy points eight of his last 11 games after failing to hit that mark the first six weeks of the season. He even had two 20-plus fantasy points game during that stretch. Williams will continue to start for the Broncos but this could be a make or break season for him. He will need to improve that 3.6 yards per carry average from last year if he hopes to be considered the true franchise back in Denver. Williams is a tough back that is hard to bring down. He makes plays after contact and has very good moves in space. He can get to the next level in a hurry. He has very good balance after taking a hit. He catches the ball well and can be an asset in the passing game.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Williams can improve on last year. Remember, Williams was returning from a major injury last year, which could have accounted for his slow start. He could start faster this year and finish with better overall numbers. Consider him a solid No. 2 fantasy back. Williams can get around 1,300 total yards, 40 receptions and eight or so touchdowns.
Fantasy managers were right to be skeptical of Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams heading into his third year in the league after he suffered ACL, PCL and LCL tears in his knee in Week 4 of 2022. Nobody was really rushing to draft Broncos players after Russell Wilson's disastrous first season in Denver, either. Despite averaging a career-low 3.6 yards per carry, Williams saw a career-high 217 carries and had over 1,000 scrimmage yards with five total touchdowns for a subpar Broncos offense last year. There's no guarantee that Denver's offense will be any better in 2024 given their quarterback situation, but the 24-year-old former second-rounder could be more effective with the ball in his hands a full year removed from his serious knee injury. That's all dependent on Williams holding off Samaje Perine, Jaleel McLaughlin and rookie Audric Estime for clear lead-back duties in Sean Payton's offense, though. Williams had the look of a young back with RB1 upside when he first entered the league, but now fantasy managers are just hoping he can be a solid RB2 and return to the tackle-busting ways of his rookie campaign.
Fantasy managers were right to be skeptical of Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams heading into his third year in the league after he suffered ACL, PCL and LCL tears in his knee in Week 4 of 2022. Nobody was really rushing to draft Broncos players after Russell Wilson's disastrous first season in Denver, either. Despite averaging a career-low 3.6 yards per carry, Williams saw a career-high 217 carries and had over 1,000 scrimmage yards with five total touchdowns for a subpar Broncos offense last year. There's no guarantee that Denver's offense will be any better in 2024 given their quarterback situation, but the 24-year-old former second-rounder could be more effective with the ball in his hands a full year removed from his serious knee injury. That's all dependent on Williams holding off Samaje Perine, Jaleel McLaughlin and rookie Audric Estime for clear lead-back duties in Sean Payton's offense, though. Williams had the look of a young back with RB1 upside when he first entered the league, but now fantasy managers are just hoping he can be a solid RB2 and return to the tackle-busting ways of his rookie campaign.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 12 | Javonte Williams 52 rushing yds (6 pts) Javonte Williams 13 rushing atts (2 pts) Javonte Williams 4 receptions (4 pts) |
Week 2 | 9 | Javonte Williams 44 rushing yds (4 pts) Javonte Williams 12 rushing atts (2 pts) Javonte Williams 14 receiving yds (1 pts) Javonte Williams 2 receptions (2 pts) |
Week 3 | 10 | Javonte Williams 42 rushing yds (4 pts) Javonte Williams 11 rushing atts (2 pts) Javonte Williams 23 receiving yds (2 pts) Javonte Williams 2 receptions (2 pts) |
Week 4 | 3 | Javonte Williams 3 receptions (3 pts) |
Week 5 | 0 | |
Week 6 | 9 | Javonte Williams 1 rushing 2XP (2 pts) Javonte Williams 52 rushing yds (6 pts) Javonte Williams 10 rushing atts (1 pts) |
Week 7 | 14 | Javonte Williams 82 rushing yds (8 pts) Javonte Williams 15 rushing atts (2 pts) Javonte Williams 14 receiving yds (1 pts) Javonte Williams 3 receptions (3 pts) |
Week 8 | 23 | Javonte Williams 1 receiving TD (6 pts) . . . Javonte Williams 4 yd TD pass from Russell Wilson Javonte Williams 85 rushing yds (8 pts) Javonte Williams 27 rushing atts (5 pts) Javonte Williams 13 receiving yds (1 pts) Javonte Williams 3 receptions (3 pts) |
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Week 10 | 24 | Javonte Williams 1 receiving TD (6 pts) . . . Javonte Williams 3 yd TD pass from Russell Wilson Javonte Williams 79 rushing yds (8 pts) Javonte Williams 21 rushing atts (4 pts) Javonte Williams 31 receiving yds (2 pts) Javonte Williams 4 receptions (4 pts) |
Week 11 | 9 | Javonte Williams 37 rushing yds (4 pts) Javonte Williams 11 rushing atts (2 pts) Javonte Williams 16 receiving yds (1 pts) Javonte Williams 2 receptions (2 pts) |
Week 12 | 12 | Javonte Williams 65 rushing yds (6 pts) Javonte Williams 18 rushing atts (3 pts) Javonte Williams 3 receptions (3 pts) |
Week 13 | 11 | Javonte Williams 46 rushing yds (4 pts) Javonte Williams 13 rushing atts (2 pts) Javonte Williams 24 receiving yds (2 pts) Javonte Williams 3 receptions (3 pts) |
Week 14 | 20 | Javonte Williams 1 rushing TD (6 pts) . . . Javonte Williams 3 yd TD rush Javonte Williams 66 rushing yds (6 pts) Javonte Williams 17 rushing atts (3 pts) Javonte Williams 25 receiving yds (2 pts) Javonte Williams 3 receptions (3 pts) |
Playoff Week 1 | 6 | Javonte Williams 27 rushing yds (2 pts) Javonte Williams 12 rushing atts (2 pts) Javonte Williams 2 receptions (2 pts) |
Playoff Week 2 | 13 | Javonte Williams 1 rushing TD (6 pts) . . . Javonte Williams 3 yd TD rush Javonte Williams 1 receiving 2XP (2 pts) Javonte Williams 24 rushing yds (2 pts) Javonte Williams 11 rushing atts (2 pts) Javonte Williams 3 receptions (3 pts) Javonte Williams 1 fumble lost (-2 pts) |
Playoff Week 3 | 10 | Javonte Williams 41 rushing yds (4 pts) Javonte Williams 15 rushing atts (2 pts) Javonte Williams 17 receiving yds (1 pts) Javonte Williams 3 receptions (3 pts) |
Dynasty | Broncos running back Javonte Williams is reportedly in a heavy competition as the starting running back for the Broncos. Dynasty Analysis: Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, Samaje Perine, Audric Estime and undrafted rookie Blake Watson are all vying for time in what looks to be a newly re-shaped offense. Williams is the clear favorite to land the lion's share of carries but that's no sure thing after he mostly disappointed last season. Of all the position battles coming up, this one is of keen interest to dynasty managers. At this point, Williams is a hold in dynasty leagues but a shaky one at best.
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams "will face a challenging battle" to maintain his role heading into the 2024 season, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. He notes that the same is true for Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin. It appears as though all three holdover running backs in Denver have reduced job security after the team drafted Audric Estime and signed Blake Watson. There will be plenty of competition throughout the offseason as the Broncos work to determine which running backs are worthy of key volume in 2024. However, as of now, it appears there's at least some favor for Estime and Watson while the three returners may need to do a little extra to prove themselves. From a fantasy perspective, Williams and Estime seem like the most intriguing names, but Perine and Watson (and even McLaughlin) benefit from their pass-catching skills.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | Fum Lost |
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2023 Season | 205 | 774 | 3 | 47 | |||||||
Week 1 | LV | 12 | 52 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 2 | WAS | 9 | 44 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 3 | @MIA | 10 | 42 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 4 | @CHI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 5 | NYJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 6 | @KC | 9 | 52 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 7 | GB | 14 | 82 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 8 | KC | 23 | 85 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 9 | bye | ||||||||||
Week 10 | @BUF | 24 | 79 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 11 | MIN | 9 | 37 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 12 | CLE | 12 | 65 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 13 | @HOU | 11 | 46 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 14 | @LAC | 20 | 66 | 1 | 3 | ||||||
Week 15 | @DET | 6 | 27 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 16 | NE | 13 | 24 | 1 | 3 | ||||||
Week 17 | LAC | 10 | 41 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 18 | @LV | 20 | 32 | 1 | 7 |