The Dallas Cowboys (3-3) will visit the Denver Broncos (5-2) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 8?
If we are picking nits, Javonte Williams has turned 14 targets over the past three weeks into 11 receiving yards.
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Williams has picked up 10+ yards on over 10% of his carries in five of his past six games and continues to get plenty of work in scoring situations (multiple red zone touches in every game this season, 3+ in four straight).
There’s no competition to speak of and, to be honest, Williams’s runs are Dallas’s best line of defense. They allow them to sustain drives and keep the opposition off the field, something this team very much needs if they want to have success.
Remove a blitz that left Denver vulnerable to a gash run (31-yard run by Tyron Tracy) and they held a reasonable Giants ground game to 88 yards on 31 carries last week. Williams gets dinged because of the matchup, but it’s not nearly enough to matter: you’re playing him in all formats.
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 8
Williams is projected to score 16.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Williams to rush for 68 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 5 receptions for 27 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 8 Weather Impact: Cowboys at Broncos
The forecast for kickoff is 68 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
