Overview
- Williams logged 1.5 sacks, four tackles and a career-high five quarterback hits in a 33-16 win over the Raiders that moved Dallas to 4-5-1.
- The Cowboys allowed a season-low 16 points and fewer total and rushing yards than in any previous game this year.
- Per PFF, Williams produced seven pressures with a 21.4% pass-rush win rate while playing 33 of 60 defensive snaps.
- Dallas acquired Williams from the Jets for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick and Mazi Smith as part of a broader defensive retooling that also added linebacker Logan Wilson after rankings of 31st in points and yards allowed.
- Williams said he is still learning teammates’ names and the playbook as the Cowboys prepare for tougher tests against the Eagles, Chiefs and Lions.