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Javonte Williams 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook: Forecasted to Dominate Backfield Touches for Dallas' Explosive Offense
The Dallas Cowboys placed a lot of faith in running back Javonte Williams as a free agent acquisition before the 2025 season, and Williams delivered with 1,201 rushing yards and 13 scrimmage touchdowns, which both ranked in the top 10 overall at the running back position. The Cowboys awarded Williams with a three-year, $24 million extension this offseason after his career year. Despite missing a game due to a shoulder injury, he handled the majority of the Cowboys' rushing attempts with 252 carries. The 26-year-old proved capable of catching passes with 8.4% of the team's target share (51 total targets). Dallas spent the draft trying to improve its defense, meaning that Williams' competition for snaps with Malik Davis is basically unchanged entering the 2026 campaign. Another year of cohesion for a relatively unchanged offensive line could create more running lanes and red zone scoring conversions for Williams. The Cowboys return all major skill players and their playcaller from a group that ranked fifth in scoring offense last year. He currently has a Sleeper ADP of 40, which aligns with his RotoBaller ranking of 36, and is set for another top-10 fantasy running back finish in 2026 as long as he can stay healthy.
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