Javonte Williams Scores Two Touchdowns In Cowboys' Loss

Javonte Williams was the one bright spot in Dallas's 28-20 Week 1 loss to the Giants on Sunday Night Football, carrying 12 times for 41 yards with a 1-yard rushing touchdown and catching five passes for 31 yards and a 17-yard receiving score for 72 total yards and two touchdowns on 17 touches.

His touchdowns came in the second and third quarters, narrowing the Giants' lead to 21-14 before Dallas ultimately could not overcome Isaiah Likely's dominant night and Jaxson Dart's efficient game management.

A taunting penalty on Williams after his second score nullified a potential momentum swing and led to a missed extra point in a one-score game, a costly lapse in discipline.

Backups Emari Demercado and Hunter Luepke combined for just three carries, confirming Williams as a true featured back. He's worth locking into lineups weekly.