Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams carries the ball against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Cowboys’ unheralded duo just did what many team legends never could

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Oct 5, 2025 4:34 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys had another impressive showing on offense in Week 5.

Running back Javonte Williams continued his breakout season, but another unheralded player stood out as well. Second-year receiver Ryan Flournoy had his best game as a pro, catching two passes over 40 yards in the first half. That allowed him to head into the half with 104 receiving yards.

As for Williams, he had 108 yards at the half. If that sounds like a nearly impossible feat, it’s because it is. In fact, it’s the first time any duo in franchise history has ever had 100 yards rushing and 100 yards receiving in the same half.

This is a mindblowing stat. The Cowboys had Javonte Williams run for 108 yards in the first half, and Ryan Flournoy amass 104 receiving yards before halftime as well.

According to Cowboys PR, going back to 1978, there has NEVER been a game in which the Cowboys have had a…
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That's an absolutely unbelievable stat when you consider some of the duos that have played for this team. Hall of Famers such as Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith never accomplished this. Even when Ezekiel Elliott and Dez Bryant - or DeMarco Murray and Bryant - never had halves like this at the same time.

Instead, it was a Flournoy, a sixth-round pick who played for three universities before being drafted and a free agent pickup that was heavily criticized in Williams.

Flournoy finished with 114 yards on six receptions and added 10 more on two rushing attempts. Williams had 135 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries as well as one reception for a four-yard touchdown, helping Dallas win 37-22.