The Dallas Cowboys will visit the Washington Commanders in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Javonte Williams.
Is Javonte Williams Playing in Week 17?
Williams is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cowboys’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Williams in Week 17?
The game script did Javonte Williams no favors last week. The Cowboys weren’t too competitive with the Chargers, and that resulted in a season-low nine carries for their lead back.
The fact that he has caught multiple passes in four of his past five games is a nice boost, but I wouldn’t sweat the score being an issue in this game when it comes to the usage of Williams.
He is battling a bit of a neck situation and this offensive line isn’t at full strength, but Williams did gash these Commanders for 116 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries two months ago.
At the very least, I expect plenty of usage in this game, and with him averaging 0.86 points per touch (55 red zone touches is certainly helpful), that gives him a strong RB2 profile to cap a season where you’ve profited in a major way from taking a chance on him.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Williams’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Williams is projected to score 15.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Williams to rush for 66 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 5 receptions for 26 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Cowboys at Commanders
The forecast for kickoff is 46 degrees Fahrenheit with 12 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
