Javonte Williams serves as the lead running back for the Dallas Cowboys in 2026, having signed a three-year extension following his 1,201-yard campaign in 2025. Through seven games, he has accumulated 472 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 110 carries, with a career-high 155 yards and one score on 25 attempts in Monday night's win over the Eagles. The Cowboys have increased his workload after earlier games featured fewer than 20 carries, and he has scored in six straight road contests while remaining healthy with no injury designations. Upcoming factors include a favorable Week 8 home matchup against Arizona, the team's 3-4 record and NFC East standing, and the balance between run emphasis and passing volume from Dak Prescott amid a schedule featuring multiple divisional contests.