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Williams is positioned to have a strong game against the Colts' weak run defense; the source explicitly calls for him to get rolling, highlighting the matchup advantage created by Indianapolis' vulnerability against the run, especially with the Colts having traded away their best interior defender, DeForest Buckner.

Javonte Williams ranks tenth in Matthew Berry's Week 9 half-PPR FLEX rankings.

The source identifies Williams as the focal point for Dallas's running game against Indianapolis, which is allowing 4.9 yards per carry. However, the source notes that Dallas ran the ball 39 times against Arizona but gained only 93 yards, so simply calling more runs is not enough. Brian Schottenheimer needs to find the concepts and directions that actually create space for Williams rather than repeatedly running into crowded areas. Establishing Williams would make life considerably easier for Dak Prescott.

Javonte Williams needs better offensive scheme execution; Dallas ran the ball 39 times against Arizona but gained only 93 yards, so simply calling more runs is not enough. The source states Brian Schottenheimer needs to find the concepts and directions that actually create space for Williams rather than repeatedly running into crowded areas. Establishing Williams would make life considerably easier for Dak Prescott, and the Colts are allowing 4.9 yards per carry with DeForest Buckner no longer on their defensive front after being traded to San Francisco.

Listed as a core play for the IND vs. DAL matchup in the Week 9 DFS main slate, indicating the source recommends prioritizing Williams in cash games and tournaments.

Gave up 150+ rushing yards to the Eagles in Week 7, demonstrating the exploitable weakness in Philadelphia's run defense that Devin Singletary will face.

Denver is giving Coleman 'all the high-value touches'; this suggests Coleman is the lead back with premium usage in the Broncos' offense.

Javonte Williams was the primary focus of the offense but produced poorly: 56 yards on 24 carries for a 2.3 yards per carry average, especially concerning given the opponent's weak run defense. The source notes the Cowboys were stuffed at the line of scrimmage the second-most in the NFL last week and ran between the tackles 65.7% of the time despite interior offensive linemen struggling, suggesting scheme and execution issues rather than pure talent concerns.

Williams was the primary focus in the Cowboys' run game but produced poorly with just 56 yards on 24 carries for a 2.3 yards per carry average, which was especially concerning given the Cardinals' season-long inability to stop the run; the source notes the Cowboys need to get the Javonte-train back on track by either utilizing more boundary runs or generating explosive downfield plays to back defenses off the line of scrimmage.

Ranked #13 among all running backs in dynasty PPR with a trade value of 62, reflecting mid-tier dynasty asset status.

Javonte Williams has eight rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown with yardage upside. Indianapolis is extremely vulnerable on the ground and gives opposing backs boom games. The Cowboys have leaned heavily on Williams recently, and the opportunity is there for ceiling performances at $7,300 DraftKings/$7,700 FanDuel. He needs to capitalize on the favorable matchup.

Williams should have a big game in Week 9 vs. the Colts, who rank 27th in run defense allowing 131.8 rushing yards per game; Brian Schottenheimer's offensive game plan should emphasize running the ball early and often against this weak run defense.

Running back Javonte Williams faces a favorable Week 9 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, who are ranked 27th in the league in run defense, allowing 131.8 rushing yards per game. The source projects a big game for Williams, noting that he and Tyler Goodson combined for nearly 200 total rushing yards a couple weeks ago against the Eagles and could duplicate that success in this Week 9 matchup with the Colts. The offensive game plan for Brian Schottenheimer should be straightforward: run the ball early and often.

The source identifies the Colts as ranked 27th in run defense, allowing 131.8 rushing yards per game, and notes that Brian Schottenheimer's game plan should be to run the ball early and often. Williams and Tyler Goodson combined for nearly 200 total rushing yards against the Eagles a couple weeks prior and could duplicate that success in Week 9 against Indianapolis.

In Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts, Williams should have a big game; the Colts are ranked 27th in run defense, allowing 131.8 rushing yards per game, and Williams and Tyler Goodson combined for nearly 200 total rushing yards against the Eagles a couple weeks prior, suggesting they could duplicate that success against Indianapolis.

The source projects a big game for Javonte Williams in Week 9 against the Colts, who rank 27th in run defense allowing 131.8 rushing yards per game. The source expects Williams to have his second 100+ rushing yard performance of the season, noting that he and Tyler Goodson combined for nearly 200 rushing yards against the Eagles a couple weeks prior and could duplicate that success. The projection hinges on offensive line run-blocking performance, but the source believes Dallas' run game should propel them to victory if everything comes together.

The source projects Javonte Williams to have a huge impact in Week 9 against the Colts, predicting his second 100+ rushing yard performance of the season. The Colts rank 27th in run defense, allowing 131.8 rushing yards per game. Williams and Tyler Goodson combined for nearly 200 rushing yards against the Eagles a couple weeks prior and could duplicate that success in this matchup. The projection hinges on offensive line run-blocking performance.

Williams is in a smash spot against Indianapolis despite averaging just two yards per carry last week. Indianapolis's run defense ranks tenth-worst in FPPG allowed to opposing RBs and is weakened without DeForest Buckner. Williams leads the league in carries inside the five and should bounce back nicely in this matchup.

Williams is in a smash spot this week. He barely averaged two yards per carry last week after setting a career high in rushing yards the week before, so a bounce-back is expected. Indianapolis's run defense isn't as stout without DeForest Buckner and allows the tenth most FPPG to opposing RBs. The Colts are reeling and offered very little resistance to Jacksonville's ground game last week (the first without Buckner). Williams is among the league leaders in carries inside the five and should bounce back nicely in this spot.

Javonte Williams (@IND) is in a smash spot this week despite averaging barely two yards per carry last week. The source expects a bounce-back performance because Indianapolis's run defense allows the tenth most FPPG to opposing RBs without DeForest Buckner, and Williams is among league leaders in carries inside the five-yard line.

Williams faces Indianapolis this week after barely averaging two yards per carry last week, a week after setting a career high in rushing yards. The source expects a good performance this week. Indianapolis's run defense isn't as stout without DeForest Buckner and allows the tenth most FPPG to opposing RBs. The Colts are reeling and offering very little resistance.

Williams carried 24 times against Arizona but gained only 56 yards (2.3 yards per carry), a poor performance attributed to blocking breakdowns rather than Williams' ability. The source emphasizes that the blocking simply did not give him anywhere to go, and this week needs to look different. However, the source identifies a green light for Dallas to attack the Colts' weak run defense (29th in Run Stop Win Rate, 4.9 yards per carry allowed) and specifically instructs Dallas to feed Williams repeatedly and not abandon the run if early attempts only gain three yards, suggesting the Colts have been worn down by opposing running games all season.

Williams carried 24 times against Arizona but gained only 56 yards, as the blocking simply did not give him anywhere to go. The source notes Dallas cannot respond by putting everything back on Prescott and should use this week differently, forcing Indianapolis to prove it can hold up without Buckner by feeding Williams repeatedly against the Colts' weak run defense that allowed Jacksonville to rush for 183 yards in Buckner's absence.