Javonte Williams
24-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
217
YDS
774
TD
3
YDS
228
TD
2
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The 2023 season was a real slog for Williams, who had to carry the lead-back workload for a cursed Denver offense while returning from ACL, PCL and LCL tears suffered in Week 4 of 2022. That's a lot to deal with, yet Williams surpassed 1,000 yards from scrimmage in 16 games. If his surgically repaired knee is stronger in 2024, that alone could allow his numbers to improve even if the rest of the Denver offense remains dreary. The 2021 second-round pick averaged 4.4 YPC over his first two seasons while breaking one tackle for every 4.6 carries, and he could get back to that form this year after averaging just 3.6 YPC and one broken tackle per 7.5 carries in 2023. The duo of Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin lurks to potentially steal snaps from Williams again, though the former is really only a threat to handle passing downs and might even be a salary-cap casualty before Week 1. Williams is set to handle the lead role in the final year of his rookie contract, and that might come with more playing time after he averaged just 30.8 snaps per game last season. Read Past Outlooks
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Finds end zone
Williams rushed nine times for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Raiders. He also caught seven of nine targets for 43 yards.
ANALYSIS
Williams found the end zone from two yards out during the fourth quarter. That play marked his fifth total touchdown of the campaign, and Williams finished with 217 rushes for 774 yards on the ground and 47 grabs on 58 targets for 228 yards through the air in 16 games. With the Broncos seemingly set to acquire a new starting quarterback this offseason, the team also has a decision to make on Williams, whose current contract expires after next season.
Williams found the end zone from two yards out during the fourth quarter. That play marked his fifth total touchdown of the campaign, and Williams finished with 217 rushes for 774 yards on the ground and 47 grabs on 58 targets for 228 yards through the air in 16 games. With the Broncos seemingly set to acquire a new starting quarterback this offseason, the team also has a decision to make on Williams, whose current contract expires after next season.
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Broken Tackle %
13.4%Positive Run %
80.2%% Yds After Contact
73.4%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
1.4%Touches Per Game
16.5% Snaps w/Touch
56.3%Air Yards Per Game
-6.3Air Yards Per Snap
-0.21% Team Air Yards
-2.9%% Team Targets
12.1%Avg Depth of Target
-1.7 YdsCatch Rate
81.0%Drop Rate
5.2%Avg Yds After Catch
6.6% Targeted On Route
33.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Javonte Williams Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Javonte Williams' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 10"Weight
220 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secShuttle Time
4.09 secCone Drill
6.97 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
30.88 in
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Could see boost in touches Sunday
Williams is in line to potentially see more pass-catching work in Sunday's game against the Chargers with the Broncos potentially down their top two receivers due to injury.
ANALYSIS
Per Aric DiLalla of the team's official site, Courtland Sutton has been ruled out due to a concussion, while Jerry Jeudy and Marvin Mims are questionable due to an illness and a hamstring issue, respectively. If at least one of the latter two potential absences comes to pass, Williams, who's recorded a 37-168-2 line through the air this season, could be in line for more work than usual on that front against a Chargers defense that's surrendered 90 receptions to running backs through 15 games.
Per Aric DiLalla of the team's official site, Courtland Sutton has been ruled out due to a concussion, while Jerry Jeudy and Marvin Mims are questionable due to an illness and a hamstring issue, respectively. If at least one of the latter two potential absences comes to pass, Williams, who's recorded a 37-168-2 line through the air this season, could be in line for more work than usual on that front against a Chargers defense that's surrendered 90 receptions to running backs through 15 games.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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What could have been a promising 2022 instead ended Week 4 with an ACL tear, which in Williams' case is even more concerning given that he also suffered an LCL tear. Reports on his recovery were positive throughout spring, but it's difficult to pinpoint a return date and specify the workloads he'll see initially. His main selling point as a 2021 second-round pick was his ability to break tackles at an unusual pace, and it translated from college to the pros his rookie season when Williams led the league with 31 broken tackles on rush attempts while taking only 202 carries in a timeshare with Melvin Gordon. His returns as a pass catcher have also been promising to this point, with 75 targets on his first 657 snaps and only four drops en route to a 59-392-3 receiving line. Those numbers hint at 60-catch upside once he's back at full strength, but the problem for that theory is the Broncos' signing of Samaje Perine, who often spelled Joe Mixon on passing downs in Cincinnati. The former Bengal is also the favorite to work as the lead rusher if Williams isn't ready for Week 1, with Denver otherwise rostering late-round or undrafted RBs that were cut by other teams. It'll be Williams' backfield if he gets back to full strength, and the whole offense may look better after the Broncos hired Sean Payton and spent big on G Ben Powers and T Mike McGlinchey.
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Struggles with 18 touches
Williams rushed 15 times for 41 yards and caught all three of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers.
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Score masks poor production
Williams had 11 carries for 24 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for a loss of five yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots.
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Held to 20 yards
Williams rushed the ball 12 times for 27 yards in Saturday's 42-17 loss to the Lions. He added two receptions on two targets for minus-7 yards.
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Scores first rushing TD since 2021
Williams rushed 17 times for 66 yards and a touchdown while catching three of four targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 24-7 win over the Chargers.
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Held to 70 total yards
Williams rushed the ball 13 times for 46 yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans. He added three catches on three targets for 24 yards.
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