If it weren’t for Daniel Jones’ renaissance with the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams might be getting more love for the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award.
Sure, Williams played in all 17 games for the Denver Broncos last season, but he managed just 513 yards on the ground in those contests. In just seven games with the Cowboys the 25-year-old has already racked up 592 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.
The former second-round pick is getting set to face off against the team that drafted him, but Williams doesn’t need any extra motivation.
“It was just a good atmosphere,” Williams said of Denver. “I loved the team, I loved the staff, the coaches. I had a good time. It probably didn’t go the way I wanted it to go, but I mean, I’m here now.”
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As Williams prepares for his revenge game, he’ll do so with a lighter wallet. The talented running back was one of many hit with a fine from the NFL for his conduct on the field during last weekend’s 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders. He was dinged $16,830 for use of helmet in the 22-point victory.
The running back who has dealt with a number of devastating injuries believes he’s taken his mental game to another level, leading to his success on the field in 2025.
“I feel like I’m the same player I was last year,” Williams said. “I feel like, just mentally, I feel like I’m on a different level just understanding the plays and things like that. And I feel like that’s what the NFL is. Everybody on the field is talented. Everybody’s fast. So you’re not going to just beat people [with] just pure speed or just talent, you’ve got to actually have a plan.”
He’ll attempt to keep the good times rolling against the Broncos on Sunday afternoon.
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