Williams helped Dallas capitalize after a wild start to the season in Philadelphia.
Javonte Williams earned a key distinction Thursday night: He scored the Dallas Cowboys’ first touchdown of the 2025 season.
After a wild sequence and disqualification to open the game, the Cowboys wasted no time landing a blow against the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense. It took just six plays for Dallas to gain 53 yards after Eagles DT Jalen Carter was ejected.
CeeDee Lamb came down with some pivotal catches on the opening drive to set Dallas up in the red zone. Facing a short-and-goal situation, Williams punched it in from a yard out for the first touchdown of the 2025 campaign.
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Here’s a look at Williams’ touchdown:
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This is Williams’ first season in Dallas. He joined the team over the offseason on a one-year deal. He has impressed the Cowboys going into the campaign.
Williams was one of three active running backs for the Cowboys’ season opener, joining names like Miles Sanders and fullback Hunter Luepke. Rookie Jaydon Blue was inactive.
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