JAVONTE WILLIAMS NEWS

Pair of touchdowns in win Williams rushed 14 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns while bringing in all three targets for 23 yards in the Broncos' 33-10 win over the Saints on Thursday night.

Impact Williams put together a season-best effort in the lopsided win, recording his first two touchdowns of the season on eight- and five-yard rushes in the second and third quarters, respectively. Williams' rushing yardage total was also a season high, and he extended his streak of games with multiple receptions to six. After a nightmarish start to the season that saw Williams net 52 rushing yards on 24 carries over the first three games, the fourth-year back has bounced back to average 5.1 yards per carry over the subsequent four contests. Williams will have a golden opportunity to extend his productive stretch of play when the Broncos host the Panthers in a Week 8 home matchup on Sunday, Oct. 27.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as Broncos dominate Saints 33-10

Javonte Williams rushed two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up...

OCTOBER 18

Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10

Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RB Javonte Williams rushes for 5-yard touchdown | Broncos at Saints Running back Javonte Williams finds the end zone for his second touchdown against the Saints.

OCTOBER 18 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

RB Javonte Williams rushes for 8-yard touchdown | Broncos at Saints Running back Javonte Williams finds the end zone to extend the Broncos' lead over the Saints.

OCTOBER 18 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

RB Javonte Williams takes off for 20-yard gain | Broncos at Saints Running back Javonte Williams rushes for 20 yards and a Broncos first down.

OCTOBER 18 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos are seeking faster starts after getting shut out in first half for third time

The Denver Broncos have made slow starts a bad habit this season

OCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rough day on nine touches Williams rushed six times for 23 yards while losing one fumble and caught three of six targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-16 defeat to the Chargers.

Impact Williams not only struggled to produce from a fantasy standpoint, he also coughed up Denver's only fumble in a one-score loss. The 24-year-old has been underwhelming as the Broncos' starter through six games this season, averaging 3.6 yards per carry with no trips to the end zone. Williams doesn't inspire confidence as a fantasy play heading into Thursday's matchup against a stingy Saints defense.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rough day on nine touches Williams rushed six times for 23 yards (one lost fumble) and caught three of six targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-16 defeat to the Chargers.

Impact Williams not only struggled to produce from a fantasy standpoint, but he also coughed up Denver's only fumble in a one-score loss. The 24-year-old has been underwhelming as the Broncos' starter through six games this season, averaging 3.6 yards per carry with no trips to the end zone. Williams doesn't inspire confidence as a fantasy play heading into Thursday's matchup against a stingy Saints defense.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

RB Javonte Williams rushes for 13-yard gain | Broncos vs. Chargers Running back Javonte Williams spins his way to a 13-yard gain against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 13 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Excellent as pass catcher Williams rushed the ball 13 times for 61 yards in Sunday's 34-18 win over the Raiders. He added five receptions on six targets for 50 yards.

Impact Williams' longest gain on the ground went for 17 yards, but he gained at least four yards on seven of his 13 carries to turn in an efficient performance. He's shown flashes as a pass catcher in recent weeks, and that also continued Sunday as he ripped off long gains of 26 and 13 yards as a receiver. After a slow start to the campaign, Williams has at least 18 touches in three of five games, with this marking his first time surpassing 100 yards from scrimmage.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

RB Javonte Williams picks up 26 yards on catch-and-run | Broncos vs. Raiders Quarterback Bo Nix connects with running back Javonte Williams for a 26-yard gain.

OCTOBER 6 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Raiders going for their 9th consecutive win over the AFC West rival Broncos

The Las Vegas Raiders haven't lost to the Denver Broncos since the franchise left Oakland following the 2019 season

OCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RB Javonte Williams on Denver's 2-0 run: 'That will give us some momentum' Running back Javonte Williams discusses his performance in Week 4, building momentum ahead of facing AFC West rivals and more.

SEPTEMBER 29 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Big second half in road win Williams ran for 77 yards on 16 carries against the Jets on Sunday, adding two receptions for three yards on three targets.

Impact It was mostly an encouraging game for Williams, though after running for just 21 yards in the first half it could have been a less productive game for Williams if the game script had gone slightly differently. The Broncos defense was unexpectedly great, repeatedly buying the offense more time to lean on the run game and slowly wear down the Jets run defense. The Jets spent a lot of time on the field and by the second half the run defense had begun to wilt, allowing both Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin (nine carries for 46 yards) to break loose as the game went on. If the Broncos defense continues to thrive it could allow the Broncos to lean on the run game similarly in upcoming weeks, giving reason to hope Williams might see a sizeable workload against Las Vegas in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal rushing production in win Williams rushed five times for 12 yards and secured all four targets for 29 yards in the Broncos' 26-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

Impact Williams' rushing line underscores how running room was at a premium despite the fact the Buccaneers' front was operating without Vita Vea (knee). Williams also fumbled at Tampa Bay's 35-yard line late in the first half, a play that was reversed after Williams was initially ruled as down by contact. The turnover would go on to lead to the Bucs' only touchdown, and Williams recorded only three touches the rest of the game while Tyler Badie took on an expanded role with effectiveness (nine carries, 70 yards). It remains to be seen what the backfield pecking order will be for a Week 4 road matchup against the Jets, but Williams has now gained just 52 yards on 24 carries over his first three games.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Payton realizes he has to be the one to jump-start the Broncos' clunker of an offense

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton says the sputtering offense has a lot to clean up and he's pointing the finger at himself when talking about who needs to kick-start the unit

SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Effective as pass catcher Williams rushed the ball 11 times for 17 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers. He added five receptions on five targets for 48 yards.

Impact Williams operated as the clear lead back for Denver, but he found no room to run against the stout Steelers defense. He made up for that as a dump-off target for Bo Nix, with the highlights of his day coming on 14 and 13-yard receptions in the fourth quarter. Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin should both have substantial roles out of the backfield moving forward, though the offense's lack of effectiveness is likely to prevent big performances from either in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Effective as pass catcher Williams rushed the ball 11 times for 17 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers. He added five receptions on five targets for 48 yards.

Impact Williams operated as the clear lead back for Denver, but he found no room to run against the stout Steelers defense. He made up for that as a dump off target for Bo Nix, with the highlights of his day coming on 14 and 13-yard receptions in the fourth quarter. Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin should both have substantial roles out of the backfield moving forward, though the offense's lack of effectiveness is likely to prevent big performances from either in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime goes on IR, will miss at least a month with ankle injury

Rookie running back Audric Estime will miss at least a month after the Denver Broncos placed him on injured reserve Wednesday with an ankle injury

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garners nine touches in loss Williams rushed eight times for 23 yards and a caught one of two targets for no gain in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Williams was out-touched by fellow running back Jaleel McLaughlin (15 touches for 24 yards) as neither back stood out against last year's 31st ranked rushing defense. The 2021 second-round pick was involved on all three of Denver's opening plays Sunday, but the end result was a poor fantasy day. Williams should remain a significant part of the Broncos' backfield committee as the team hunts for its first victory against the Steelers next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Garners nine touches in loss Williams rushed eight times for 23 yards and caught one of two targets for no gain in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Williams was out-touched by fellow running back Jaleel McLaughlin (15 touches for 24 yards) as neither back stood out against last year's 31st-ranked rushing defense. Williams should remain a significant part of the Broncos' backfield committee as the team hunts for its first victory against the Steelers next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

RB Javonte Williams on the 2024 season: 'This is the best I've felt' Running back Javonte Williams discusses his mindset heading into Week 1, Denver's young and hungry roster and more.

AUGUST 28 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Fantasy football: Where to draft Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams had a solid, but not memorable fantasy season last year. On top of that, the Broncos over the past season...

AUGUST 28 • AZCENTRAL.COM

RB Javonte Williams on the Broncos' approach heading into Week 1: 'Now, it's just [about] the small things' Running back Javonte Williams discusses focusing on the details heading into the 2024 season, how his confidence has increased this year and...

AUGUST 23 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM