2024 RTSports Outlook

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.

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RotoBaller's Outlook

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.