Tagged: Javonte Williams (41 Results)
Broncos RB Williams limited in OTA practice
Denver Broncos running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS practiced in a limited capacity during the Broncos Thursday OTA practice, according to head coach Sean Payton. Williams, as fantasy owners surely recall, suffered a… More knee injury during an early October game last year and missed the remainder of the 2022 season. Payton said that the team was “being smart” with Williams, adding that they “were encouraged…to have him out there”. Williams will be one to watch in the weeks ahead. Less
Source: Team Website
OTA’s could shine light on RB Perine’s role in Denver
With OTA’s beginning in Denver today, fantasy owners are hoping the activities shed some light on the role of veteran running back SAMAJE PERINE. Some sources have reported that Perine could… More have a significant role in the Bronco’s offense this season, even after head coach Sean Payton said recently that running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS is recovering nicely from a torn ACL. Payton may have provided a clue when he said recently that he “was taught a long time ago to stack them up at that position”. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Broncos RB Williams “doing extremely well”
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton gave an encouraging update over the weekend regarding the health of starting running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS. Payton said that Williams is “doing extremely well”, adding… More that he expects his star running back to be ready for the start of training camp. Williams is rehabbing from a serious knee injury he suffered during the beginning stages of the 2022 season. The start of training camp is typically around late July, so Payton is basically saying that Williams could be ready to roll in about two and a half months. Less
Source: Team Blog
Broncos RB Williams to return in 2023, but timeline murky
Denver Broncos running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS is continuing to recover from a torn ACL and LCL last fall. While the Broncos have said that they are hopeful Williams will recover in… More time for the regular season, the team has yet to put a formal recovery timeline on him. The Broncos did add running back SAMAJE PERINE during free agency, but if Williams’ return appears to be later than sooner, the team may consider options in the upcoming NFL Draft. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Samaje Perine
I like what they’re doing in Denver. They started by adding a couple of new offensive line starters, and now they’ve signed Samaje Perine. more »
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Broncos RB Williams, WR Patrick on track for start of season
Denver Broncos GM George Patton said on Tuesday that the team anticipates running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS and wide receiver TIM PATRICK will be ready for the start of the regular season… More after suffering season-ending knee injuries in 2022. Patrick suffered his injury during a training camp practice and missed the entire regular season. Williams, meanwhile, was lost for the season in a Week #4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The news sounds positive for both players heading into the upcoming season. Less
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Mailbag: January 14, 2023
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: breakout players for 2023. Ascending George Kittle. Alvin Kamara's suspension risk. Penalty-prone secondaries. And more. more »
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Broncos veteran RB Murray still has it
When the season started, fantasy owners wondered about the backfield split between running backs JAVONTE WILLIAMS and MELVIN GORDON. With Williams out for the season and Gordon no longer with the… More team, it was veteran running back LATAVIUS MURRAY who led the backfield in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Our little game is funny that way. The Broncos offense has struggled for much of the season, but Murray led the way on Sunday as he rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Podcast: October 6 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 4 of the NFL regular season, then look ahead to tonight's Colts-Broncos matchup. Sponsored by Footballguys. more »
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Broncos add veteran RB Murray
The Denver Broncos signed veteran running back LATAVIUS MURRAY this week to add backfield depth in the wake of the season ending injury to JAVONTE WILLIAMS. Murray played and scored a… More touchdown for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in London, returned home to learn of an opportunity in Denver, headed for the airport, and is now a member of the Broncos. Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett said his staff is still “working through” what, if any, role Murray will have heading into Thursday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Less
Source: Denver Post
Broncos lose RB Williams for season due to torn ACL
Denver Broncos running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS tore the ACL in his right knee in Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders and will be out for the remainder of the 2022… More NFL season. Williams sustained the injury on the first play of the third quarter of Sunday’s game while being tackled behind the line of scrimmage after taking a handoff. Veteran running back MELVIN GORDON seems like the likely choice to replace Williams in the backfield, although he has fumbled four times in as many games this season. Fellow running back MIKE BOONE is also likely to be in the mix for carries. Less
Source: Denver Post
Broncos RB Williams feared to have suffered serious knee injury
There is concern that Denver Broncos running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS suffered a serious knee injury in Sunday’s loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said after the… More game that he had no update on Williams’ status, adding that his running back would have an MRI today to determine the full extent of the damage. Williams was injured on the first play of the third quarter, going down after a one-yard loss. He couldn’t bear any weight on the knee and spent time in the medical tent before heading to the locker room. Less
Source: NFL.com
Dynasty Leagues: Oh, Henry
Have we seen the last greatness out of Derrick Henry? He’s closing in on 29, and he’s trying to run behind an offensive line that’s a shell of what it’s been in the past. He averaged under 2 yards per carry on Monday night, and he finished short of 4 yards per attempt in the opener against the Giants. more »
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Mailbag: August 24, 2022
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: A peak behind the curtain at how the fantasy sausage is made. Rookie dynasty rankings. The best backup running backs. Chase vs. Diggs. And more. more »
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Gordon thinks Broncos want Williams in feature back role
Denver Broncos veteran running back MELVIN GORDON said after Wednesday’s practice that he thinks the team wants young running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS to be the lead back. While Gordon thinks that… More the competition has already been decided, he added that he is a competitor and knows he still has “the juice”. Williams conceded that he did not know how the running back rotation would look once the regular season begins. Less
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