Javonte Williams Week 5 Preview vs. the Buccaneers

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams has a difficult matchup in Week 5 (Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET), playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers are conceding the third-fewest rushing yards in the NFL, 78.5 per game.

This season, Williams has collected a team-leading 231 yards on 62 attempts (57.8 ypg), with five rushing TDs. Plus, Williams has amassed 15 receptions as a receiver for 77 yards (19.3 ypg) and one TD.

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Williams vs. the Buccaneers

• Williams vs the Buccaneers (since 2021): No games
• The Buccaneers have not allowed 100 or more yards to an opposing rusher in the 2026 season.
• Tampa Bay has given up one or more rushing TDs to one opposing player this year.
• The Buccaneers have not allowed two or more rushing TDs to an opposing player this season.
• The 78.5 rushing yards per game allowed by the Buccaneers defense makes them the NFL's third-ranked rush defense.
• The Buccaneers' defense is ranked second in the league with one rushing TD allowed so far this season.

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Williams Rushing Insights

• Williams hit his rushing yards over twice in four games played this season.
• The Cowboys have passed 61.5% of the time and run 38.5% this season. They rank second in the NFL in scoring.
• His team has attempted 94 rushes this season. He's handled 62 of those carries (66.0%).
• Williams has rushed for at least one touchdown three times this season, including one game with multiple rushing TDs.
• He has six total touchdowns this season (42.9% of his team's 14 offensive TDs).
• He has 18 carries in the red zone (72.0% of his team's 25 red zone rushes).

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Williams' Recent Performance