Javonte Williams Was "Close" To Playing Last Week

Javonte Williams Was "Close" To Playing Last Week

one year ago

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (quadriceps) was "close" to playing in the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, according to head coach Sean Payton. Payton hinted that if it had been a playoff game, Williams might have been able to play. The Broncos rested Williams out of an abundance of caution after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 of 2022. The 23-year-old was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report and was a full-go at Tuesday's walkthrough, so he will have a chance to return on a short week this Thursday against the Kansas City Chiefs. A Williams return would put a damper on rookie Jaleel McLaughlin's and Samaje Perine's fantasy upside. Williams has been a disappointment so far this year as an RB3/flex and he's still searching for his first touchdown.

Source: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens