Javonte Williams scores twice on Sunday Night Football

Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams carried the ball 12 times for 41 yards and a touchdown versus the New York Giants in Week 1. Williams also recorded five receptions, 31 yards, and a score. SOURCE: ESPN Why It Matters: Williams was Dallas' most effective weapon in Week 1, turning 17 touches into a

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Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams carried the ball 12 times for 41 yards and a touchdown versus the New York Giants in Week 1. Williams also recorded five receptions, 31 yards, and a score.

SOURCE: ESPN

Why It Matters: Williams was Dallas' most effective weapon in Week 1, turning 17 touches into a team-best 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns. We also got a taste of just how heavily featured Williams could be this season as backups Emari Demercado and Hunter Luepke combined for just three carries. Given his position as a featured back in a high-powered offense, Williams rates as a high-end RB2 or better that should be locked into your weekly lineup.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Javonte Williams scores twice on Sunday Night Football