Who Should I Start? Javonte Williams or Cam Skattebo

Friday, September 5, 12:42 AM

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams carried the ball 15 times for 54 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also caught two of three targets for an additional seven yards through the air. Williams' final rushing line amounted to just 3.6 yards per carry, but he bailed out fantasy managers with a pair of goal-line touchdowns. Unfortunately, we can't expect him to continue scoring twice (or even once) per game, and the yardage inefficiency paints a much clearer picture than his touchdowns. Fantasy managers should continue to view Williams as a mid-range RB3/FLEX, especially with Miles Sanders continuing to rotate in.

Saturday, September 6, 1:19 AM

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo is a player to watch for later weeks, but he is not a recommended play for his Week 1 debut. The Giants drafted Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after a standout college season with over 2,300 scrimmage yards. However, he is currently buried on the depth chart behind starting running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary. While the Commanders' defense was vulnerable to the run last season, ranking 24th against fantasy running backs and allowing 22.72 fantasy points per game, Skattebo is not expected to see enough volume to be a fantasy-relevant option in Week 1. Fantasy managers should monitor his usage, but he should remain on the bench to start the season.