Who Should I Start? Javonte Williams or Jaylen Wright


Week 18 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
8.0 40.7 0.5 0.5 4.0 0.0

Javonte Williams News

Javonte Williams Leaves with Shoulder Injury

Thursday, December 25, 2:34 PM

According to Tommy Yarrish of the team, Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (shoulder) is questionable to return to Thursday's road matchup with their division-rival Washington Commanders. Williams exited Christmas Day's contest in the first half after picking up a shoulder injury. Before leaving, he'd racked up 54 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, failing to bring in either of his targets. With the University of North Carolina product on the sideline, fantasy managers can expect backfield mates Malik Davis and Hunter Leupke to pick up extra snaps in his stead. As it stands, Davis figures to get most of the work, considering he's primarily played behind Williams over the previous few weeks.


Week 18 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
2.6 14.4 0.1 0.2 1.8 0.0

Jaylen Wright News

Jaylen Wright Emerging as the Clear RB2 in Miami?

Monday, December 29, 10:48 PM

Across nine games in 2025, Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright has recorded just 292 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 60 touches. However, the 22-year-old has played some of his best football in the month of December. Over his last four games, Wright has racked up 200 rushing yards and two scores on 39 carries. Wright's production upside is limited by the presence of star Dolphins running back De'Von Achane, who remains the clear lead back in Miami. However, Wright could be overtaking Ollie Gordon II for the team's RB2 role, as Wright has out-snapped Gordon II 26 to 11 over the past two weeks. In fantasy leagues with 14 or more teams, Wright could be worth targeting on the waiver wire heading into his Week 18 matchup against the New England Patriots.


Javonte Williams vs. Jaylen Wright

Still trying to decide between Williams and Wright? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Javonte Williams is projected to score 8.0 points this week while Jaylen Wright is projected to score 2.6 points.