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Cowboys’ Low-Cost Bet on Javonte Williams Is Paying Off

Dallas’ one-year, $3 million flier is paying off, with Williams pointing to acupuncture plus a more physical run plan.

Overview

  • Through seven weeks, Williams has 592 rushing yards (second in the NFL), a 5.3 yards-per-carry average, six rushing touchdowns, 451 yards after contact (second) and 30 rushing first downs (second).
  • Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the club “bet right” after background work convinced Dallas his ACL/LCL recovery would return him to form.
  • CeeDee Lamb introduced Williams to acupuncture, which he now does every Friday as part of a soft‑tissue routine he says improves flexibility and burst.
  • Dallas made Williams its first free‑agency move on a one‑year, $3 million deal, and he has assumed bellcow duties with 15-plus carries in five of seven games.
  • Dak Prescott praised Williams as “dominant” as the running back readies for a Week 8 return to Denver without bulletin‑board talk.