Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams has made all of the skeptics of his offseason move eat humble pie over the first seven weeks of the season.
Thought to not be the player he once was as a result of an ACL injury in his second year (2022), and then when he did return, it was back-to-back years of lower production, and the Denver Broncos moved on at the end of last season.
Some thought Williams was done, but he has had a serious turnaround this season, already rushing for 592 yards and six touchdowns to be one of Brian Schottenheimer's best offensive weapons.
After being down and out, then bursting back to life this season, Williams has fought back to prove he can still be a player to depend on, and Dak Prescott has nothing but pride for what Javonte has been through and what he's doing now.
"Super proud of the guy, knowing everything that he's been through, to battle back and not only battle back and play, but to play at this level, such a high level,” Prescott said. “Dominant, knows every part of our game and our offense, the ins and outs, knows the defense, knows everything about them when we playing them.
"Super excited for him in this matchup. I know it's probably one he's been looking forward to, he's doing everything right.”
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Williams key to Cowboys offensive power
Last season, the Cowboys' run game was poor until Mike McCarthy gave Rico Dowdle the majority of the carries, and suddenly, the rushing attack saw an uptick in production.
But it was nothing like what Williams is doing.
A brutal and tough runner, Williams, behind the Cowboys' offensive line, already has two games of 100+ rushing yards, along with games of 87 and 95 yards, as he is reminding the entire league of the back he used to be.
Now, he returns to Denver in Week 8 in what will no doubt be a big moment for him at Mile High, so naturally, he will want a big game.
After dwindling production and doubts over his health, Williams has bounced back with authority, and as Schottenheimer stated, Dallas "bet right" on Javonte.
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