JAVONTE WILLIAMS NEWS

To continue splitting time Sunday Williams will continue splitting time with Melvin Gordon (ribs/lower leg) in Sunday's home showdown against the Ravens after the latter was confirmed active for the Week 4 contest.

Impact The rookie appeared to have a chance at true lead-back status at one point during the practice week with Gordon managing multiple injuries, but the veteran trended in the right direction in subsequent days and now is officially available for the contest. Williams could still enjoy a solid complementary workload, however, considering he's logged double-digit carries in all three games thus far.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mile High Morning: Patrick Surtain, Javonte Williams earn accolades in ESPN's 2021 rookie rankings after three weeks Through three weeks of the regular season, two Broncos rookies in particular have flashed star potential and earned recognition on ESPN’s ro...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

#NYJvsDEN: Javonte Williams rushes for 1-yard touchdown vs. Jets RB Javonte Williams scores on a 1-yard run vs. the New York Jets.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Fantasy football mailbag: What to do with Ezekiel Elliott and Clyde Edwards-Helaire; Javonte Williams' snaps and more Brandon Marianne Lee answers questions about buzzkill running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and much more.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jets rookie RB Carter gives offense 'electric' element

Michael Carter stands out on the football field and it’s not just because of his elusive moves

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mayhem at Mercedes: Ga Tech faces No. 21 UNC at NFL stadium

Georgia Tech is taking the shortest of road trips for a home game that could provide a boost to recruiting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works efficiently in Week 2 Williams recorded 13 rushing attempts for 64 yards in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Jaguars. He added one reception for 10 yards.

Impact Williams ended the game with the same number of rushes as Melvin Gordon, and the pair often alternated plays on the same drive. Despite identical workloads on the ground, Williams out-gained Gordon by 33 yards -- though Gordon was far more effective as a receiver. Williams managed to record double-digit yardage on three of his 13 carries, the longest of which went for 16 yards. Through two weeks, Williams seems to be the more consistently effective rusher as compared to Gordon. Though it will likely take time, he should lead the Broncos' backfield at some point this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Howell, Chandler, Downs help No. 21 UNC beat Virginia 59-39

Sam Howell threw for five touchdowns while also running for a career-best 112 yards as No. 21 North Carolina beat Virginia 59-39 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Funston's Week 2 fantasy rankings: Javonte and Mike are the Williams you want, not Ty'Son Brandon Funston offers up his Week 2 fantasy football player rankings, sharing his bullish thoughts on Javonte Williams and Mike Williams.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brandon Funston's Week 2 fantasy rankings: Javonte and Mike are the Williams you want, not Ty'Son Brandon Funston offers up his Week 2 fantasy football player rankings, sharing his bullish thoughts on Javonte Williams and Mike Williams.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Melvin Gordon bought into sharing Broncos carries with Javonte Williams, but that doesn't mean the veteran has fallen off When Gordon dusted the Giants’ secondary en route to a 70-yard TD on Sunday, he also put out notice that the veteran won’t simply be Javonte...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

Javonte Williams Fantasy Outlook Includes Huge Upside With Even Week 1 Backfield Split in Denver The Denver Broncos' backfield ended up being just as confusing as many fantasy managers thought it would be in Week 1. Rookie Javonte Willia...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Gets plenty of work Williams recorded 14 rushes for 45 yards in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Giants. He added one reception for -4 yards.

Impact Williams didn't have an impressive regular-season debut based on the box score. However, he mixed in with Melvin Gordon beginning on the team's first offensive possession and ultimately out-carried the veteran 14-11. The Broncos' coaching staff suggested that Williams would play in all situations and game scripts leading up to the contest, and his usage Sunday supported that statement. Williams will now look to improve from a statistical standpoint in a Week 2 matchup against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 UNC looks to regroup at home against Georgia State

No. 24 North Carolina hosts Georgia State this weekend looking to regroup from a season-opening loss at Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels managed just 10 points in last week's loss

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brain games: Why you should pump the brakes on Javonte Williams, DeVonta Smith and more top rookies in Week 1 Renee Miller explains the biases at play that make it hard for fantasy managers to bench their top rookie picks in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fully trusted by coaching staff Coach Vic Fangio expressed confidence in Williams on Monday, saying, "We're not at all against playing him in any situation, in any time of the game," Aric DiLalla of the Broncos'...

Impact It's a strong early statement in favor of the rookie second-round pick, who apparently was able to earn the trust of the coaching staff during training camp and the preseason. Williams is expected to work in tandem with veteran Melvin Gordon out of the backfield for the Broncos this season, and it's a good early sign for Williams that he's already seemingly entrenched in his role to open the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Ciely's 2021 fantasy football rankings: Javonte Williams, Michael Carter among the Top 30 RBs and more (UPDATED) 2021 fantasy football rankings from Jake Ciely: positional ranking tiers included

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Javonte Williams Fantasy Outlook Climbing After Being Compared to Alvin Kamara by Teddy Bridgewater Javonte Williams is one of the most exciting rookies for 2021 fantasy football. The Denver Broncos traded up to make him a second-round pick...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Fantasy Updates: Javonte Williams, Zack Moss, Michael Carter among RB position battles affecting rankings As Week 1 approaches, we dive into the top RB position battles among young backs, including Zack Moss, Javonte Williams, and Michael Carter....

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

No. 10 Tar Heels, Hokies meet in early ACC Coastal clash

No. 10 North Carolina and Virginia Tech will get the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division race off to a fast start when they meet Friday night

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DNP not injury-related Coach Vic Fangio said Williams was "a healthy scratch" for Saturday's preseason win against the Rams, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Fangio aimed to feature fellow top running back Melvin Gordon after the veteran sat out the first two preseason contests. And Gordon accumulated 35 yards on five rushes and four yards on his only target across three drives. Meanwhile, Williams ends his first exhibition season with 12 carries for 49 yards and one catch (on two targets) for five yards in two appearances. Gordon and Williams, a rookie second-rounder, are expected to work in tandem out of the Broncos backfield this season, with the former perhaps the favorite to lead the duo in touches weekly to begin the season.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javonte Williams, Gus Edwards and the most undervalued running backs this draft season Renee Miller shares her lists of high-ceiling and high-floor running back values in 2021 fantasy football drafts, with a Rams RB on each.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Squanders shot at TD Williams rushed seven times for 20 yards and secured one of two targets for five yards in the Broncos' 30-3 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday night. He also fumbled into...

Impact The rookie saw the opportunity for his first rushing score as a pro slip through his fingers for the second straight game, as he'd also had a touchdown nullified by penalty in last Saturday's exhibition opener against the Vikings. Williams opened the same drive that culminated with his fumble by ripping off his two most impressive runs of the night, as he rattled off eight- and six-yard carries off left end. The North Carolina product has already shown a propensity for solid chunk gains over his first pair of exhibitions, and he should see a solid amount of opportunities right out of the gate this season while working in tandem with Melvin Gordon.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football ADP Report: Sleepers Marquez Callaway & Javonte Williams rising, Joe Burrow & David Johnson among biggest draft fallers Marquez Callaway is quickly moving up fantasy sleeper lists, while Joe Burrow has some already tabbing him a bust. Find out why these player...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Howell, No. 10 Tar Heels face hype as ACC division favorite

Tenth-ranked North Carolina faces big expectations in Year 3 of Mack Brown's second stint coaching the Tar Heels

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS