Javonte Williams A Low-End RB2 In Tough Matchup Against Browns

Javonte Williams A Low-End RB2 In Tough Matchup Against Browns

12 months ago

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams was beginning to look like an RB1 in fantasy in Weeks 8 and 10 when he combined for 48 rushing attempts for 164 yards and seven catches for 44 yards and two touchdowns in wins over the Chiefs and Bills. But he hit a wall in last week's win over the Vikings with only 37 rushing yards on 11 attempts while catching two passes for 16 yards. The 23-year-old is Denver's clear lead back, but the Broncos are expected to have trouble moving the ball this Sunday against the vaunted Cleveland Browns defense, a unit that allows the fewest yards per game (243.3) in the league. They're a little more vulnerable on the ground (just under 100 yards allowed per game) and the Broncos will surely test that, but Williams' overall ceiling and floor figure to be lower in what should be a defensive battle in Week 12. Williams is still searching for his first rushing TD of 2023 and is averaging a less-than-stellar 3.88 yards per carry.

Source: Pro Football Reference