The Dallas Cowboys (1-2-1) will visit the New York Jets (0-4) in Week 5. 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 5?
Williams is not on the injury report and 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 Javonte Williams in Week 5?
The list of running backs with a stronger role than Javonte Williams is a small one if it’s really a list at all.
Against the Packers last week, he had eight more carries than any of his teammates had rushing yards and earned 3+ targets for the fourth consecutive game.
Reasonable minds can differ when it comes to the skill set of a player, but the usage is nothing short of elite, and if this Dallas offense is going to be playing with the sort of confidence we saw in Week 4, that puts Williams in the low-end RB1 discussion.
Williams has been very good, and that’s how this backfield is going to pay off: one player dominates the work. Blue opened the season with a chance to be that guy, but that’s not going to be the case.
That’s a little rich for my liking, but he’s a lineup lock regardless of where you sit in that discussion. Williams has posted elite post-contact numbers in consecutive weeks and has gained at least five yards on 41.3% of his carries.
For the record, Jonathan Taylor is the only other RB with a 90% gain rate and a 40% 5+ yard gain rate this season. The Jets defense can be stingy, but getting them on a short week isn’t a bad thing, and Williams enters Week 5 with RB1 status for me.
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 5
Williams is projected to score 15.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Williams to rush for 64 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 4 receptions for 25 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 5 Weather Impact: Cowboys at Jets
The forecast for kickoff is 71 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
