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Javonte Williams Leads NFL with 472 Rushing Yards

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Summary

Javonte Williams rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries against the Philadelphia Eagles.
He said he was close to retirement before signing a prove-it deal with Dallas for the 2025 season.
In 2025 Williams posted career-high 1,201 rushing yards, 1,338 scrimmage yards and 11 rushing touchdowns.
Through seven 2026 games he leads the NFL with 472 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.

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Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the 2026 season because of blood clots in his lungs.
Saquon Barkley left the game with a back injury after returning from a hamstring issue.
Philadelphia’s defense allowed 416 total yards, averaging 6.4 yards per play and recorded zero sacks.
The Eagles have dropped five straight games, their longest losing streak since 2016.

History

After the NFL and NFLPA reached a $765 million concussion settlement in 2011—mandating league-wide brain-injury protocols for about 85 percent of active players—the league has intensified medical oversight. Today, Javonte Williams’ rushing surge and Jalen Hurts’ season-ending blood-clot illustrate how that legacy of safety rules now shapes roster decisions and contract strategies.

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After the NFL and NFLPA reached a $765 million concussion settlement in 2011—mandating league-wide brain-injury protocols for about 85 percent of active players—the league has intensified medical oversight. Today, Javonte Williams’ rushing surge and Jalen Hurts’ season-ending blood-clot illustrate how that legacy of safety rules now shapes roster decisions and contract strategies.

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