Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams logged 24 carries for a mere 56 yards and added just one yard on one reception as the team fell to the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in an overtime thriller during Week 8. That kind of production from your main guy just isn’t gonna cut it when the game goes down to the wire.
Held in Check
Williams couldn’t get going against the Cardinals’ defense, marking only the second time this season he’s failed to find the end zone. Yeah, he lost a fumble, but credit where it’s due: a teammate recovered it for a score, so he was *this close* to bumping up that touchdown total. Still, being largely “held in check” for the entire game is a tough pill to swallow for a guy expected to carry the load.
Lead Back, But What Now?
Despite the quiet outing, Williams remains locked in as the lead back for Dallas. The expectation is he’s a weekly RB1 with a solid floor, a reliable fantasy anchor. But when a “solid floor” looks like 56 yards on 24 rushes in a crucial overtime loss, it definitely raises some questions. Can the Cowboys consistently lean on that floor, or do they need more explosive plays out of their top running back when games are on the line?
The Cowboys are coming off a tough overtime loss where their lead back struggled to get anything going. Fans will be watching closely to see if Williams can bounce back next week and reassert himself as that reliable RB1. Dallas needs his consistent production if they’s going to turn things around after this kind of defeat.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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