Javonte Williams gave the Dallas Cowboys exactly the kind of game fantasy managers dream about against the Houston Texans: touchdowns, volume, and a whole lot of damage in the red zone.
Williams found the end zone three times in Dallas’ latest win, finishing with 83 total yards - 62 on the ground and 21 through the air. In standard PPR scoring, that added up to 31.3 points.
Here’s how the production stacked up:
62 rushing yards: 6.2
3 rushing TDs: 18
5 receptions: 5
21 receiving yards: 2.1
Total: 31.3 PPR points
First career hat trick for Javonte Williams 🎩
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For Williams, it was the first hat trick of his career. And it was another clear reminder of how much the right situation matters. After losing favor with the Denver Broncos, the former Tar Heel landed in Dallas and has taken full advantage of the opportunity.
That fit has paid off in a big way. Through 20 games with the Cowboys, Williams has scored 19 touchdowns. At this point, both player and team have plenty of reason to feel good about how this partnership has worked out.
For fantasy managers, the message is simple: if Williams is in your lineup, you’re probably getting useful production. Even when the yardage doesn’t jump off the page, he’s become the kind of back who can score in any given week. And if he was left on the bench this time around, that likely hurt.
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