Who Should I Start? Javonte Williams or Blake Corum

Thursday, December 4, 12:33 AM

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams hasn't been as efficient a runner in recent games, but he still has one of the biggest workloads among RBs. In Weeks 1-7, Williams recorded 111 carries for 592 yards (5.2 yards per tote ) and six touchdowns while adding 23 receptions (32 targets) for 85 yards and a touchdown as a receiver, ranking as the RB7 in PPR points per game (19.0). Over the past five games, the 25-year-old has still been solid, but not quite as dynamic, with 87 carries for 363 yards (4.2 YPC) and two touchdowns to go with eight receptions (10 targets) for 43 yards and a touchdown. He still ranks as the RB20 with 13.3 PPR points per game in that span, which fantasy managers will take if that is considered his floor. Williams should be in line for a big workload again Thursday night versus the Detroit Lions in a game featuring the highest projected point total of the week. The Lions' defense has been stingy against the run, but Williams' body of work this year has made him matchup-proof.

Saturday, December 6, 9:55 AM

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum has carved out a fantasy-relevant role lately, and he should remain involved during Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur recently said the Rams found that an increased workload for Corum allowed Kyren Williams to remain fresh deep into the season. This trend should continue as Los Angeles aims to keep Williams healthy and productive ahead of the playoffs. As a result, we can expect Corum to maintain his trend of handling roughly one-third of the offensive snaps and 7-10 touches per game. He was particularly effective last Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, carrying the ball seven times for 81 yards and one touchdown. However, his touchdown came in a brief period where Williams was being evaluated for an injury. We expect that the goal-line role will remain with Williams as long as he stays healthy. Furthermore, Corum isn't much of a receiving threat, catching just five passes for 10 receiving yards this year. Therefore, fantasy managers will need him to deliver high efficiency on the ground. He's a riskier play for Week 14, but he should still benefit from a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, who have allowed the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2025. He ranks as the overall RB33 in RotoBaller's fantasy rankings for this week, which means managers in 12-team leagues can feel comfortable deploying him as an RB3 or flex.