Jamaal Williams and the Saints vs. the Cowboys: Week 2 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 7:55 pm Thursday, September 12, 2024

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in Week 2 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), up against the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys are ranked 11th in terms of rushing yards conceded, at 93.0 per game.

Underdog Fantasy is the best place to play fantasy sports including Best Ball, Daily Drafts and Pick’em. Use our link to start drafting in minutes.

Matchup Information

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys
  • Game Day: September 15, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over 14.5 (-114)

Get in the game and sign up for FanDuel Fantasy today. Use our link to start playing daily fantasy.

Williams’ Current Injury Status

  • Williams has been listed on the injury list this week (full participation in practice, shoulder), but his game status has not been revealed.

Williams’ Season Stats (2023)

Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rush Yards/Carry Targets Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
106 306 1 2.9 20 18 62 0

Williams’ Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Last year, Williams was 219th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 87.
  • He racked up 2.9 yards per carry (306 yards on 106 attempts) last season.
  • Williams averaged 3.4 yards per catch last year, with 62 yards on 18 receptions.
  • Last year he racked up 3.1 yards per target (62 yards on 20 targets).
  • Williams stayed on his feet for 150 rushing yards after contact last season.

Daily Fantasy Sports reinvented – play OwnersBox’s suite of innovative DFS games and compete to win exciting cash prizes. Use our link to sign up today.

Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • Williams will face the NFL’s fifth-ranked pass defense from a year ago, as they surrendered 187.4 pass yards per game.
  • The Dallas pass defense ranked 10th in the league last season (21 passing TDs allowed).
  • Opposing QBs tossed 17 picks against the Cowboys a season ago (1.0 per game). The Cowboys’ pass D ranked eighth in interceptions.
  • After allowing 112.4 rushing yards per game last season, Dallas had the 16th-ranked run defense in the NFL.
  • The Cowboys gave up 14 rushing touchdowns a year ago. That mark ranked 11th in the NFL.

Experience the thrill of daily fantasy sports with ParlayPlay. Use our link to sign up today.