The Denver Broncos will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Javonte Williams.
Is Javonte Williams Playing in Week 12?
Williams is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Javonte Williams in Week 12?
I thought Javonte Williams ran hard last week, and that’s all we can ask for in the hopes that one of these running backs gives Sean Payton the confidence to feature him. Until that is the case, and I’m not sold that it is just yet, starting Williams with confidence would be a tough sell if not for this specific situation (plus matchup and six teams on a bye).
When these teams first met back in Week 5, the Broncos averaged 4.4 yards per carry on 19 rushing attempts and saw four different players rip off a gain of 10+ yards on the ground. We’ve seen Williams reach his ceiling at times this season with three RB1 finishes, and his versatility could be weaponized against a Vegas defense that has the lowest average depth of opponent throws this season.
Your fate is in the hands of Payton, a rookie quarterback, and a backfield that has three options. You’re never going to feel comfortable in a spot like that, but I think we are looking at 12-15 touches — that’s enough to land Williams in my RB2 tier for Week 12.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 12 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Javonte Williams’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
As of early Sunday morning, Williams is projected to score 12.4 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 15.8 rushing attempts for 64.6 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. It also includes 1.4 receptions for 21.8 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Javonte Williams’ Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
