The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) will visit the Carolina Panthers (2-3) in Week 6. 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 6?
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 Javonte Williams in Week 6?
The irony of Javonte Williams totaling 139 yards and two scores the same week in which the man he replaced this offseason runs for over 200 yards was not lost on anyone.
The Week 5 scoring was off the charts for both him and Rico Dowdle, but I can’t imagine Dallas is at all regretting their decision at all. Williams has scored six times this season and is averaging 5.7 yards per carry, gaining yardage on an astronomical 92.4% of his carries (2022: 79.9%).
With 15+ carries in four of five games and 15+ receiving yards in four of five, we are looking at a running back, tethered to a team that needs to score 25+ points weekly to keep up. Williams gets the rare projected benefit of game script this week, and that has him flirting with top 10 status for me this week.
If you roster Williams, this is the type of player that reminds you of why you love this game.
If you don’t, studies say you’re 17% more likely to hate on the industry and dismiss the work that we put in during the preseason in trying to label breakout candidates.
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 6
Williams is projected to score 16.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Williams to rush for 70 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 5 receptions for 28 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 6 Weather Impact: Cowboys at Panthers
The forecast for kickoff is 64 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
