JAVONTE WILLIAMS NEWS

#DENvsLV: Javonte Williams walks in 1-yard TD to end first half RB Javonte Williams scores on a 1-yard run following OLB Bradley Chubb's interception.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Cleared to face Raiders Williams (knee) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Williams and Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) both have been cleared to play after upgrading from limited practice participation Thursday to full sessions Friday. Their timeshare remains close to 50/50, with both taking double-digit touches on a regular basis.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited session Williams (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Meanwhile, Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) also was limited Thursday. At this stage, we expect both players to be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders, but unless they practice fully Friday, official 'questionable' Week 16 injury designations could be in store for the duo for the second straight week.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited session Wednesday Williams (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.

Impact In this past Sunday's loss to the Bengals, Williams played through a knee issue that had him listed as questionable heading into the contest. With that in mind, there's a solid chance his Wednesday limitations were maintenance-related. Meanwhile, Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) logged a 'DNP' on Wednesday, but so far there's nothing to suggest that the duo won't be available for this weekend's game against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javonte Williams nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week honors after Week 15 game vs. Bengals This is the fourth consecutive week Williams has been nominated for the honor and the fifth time overall.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Javonte Williams turns potential safety into tackle-breaking clinic Can't-Miss Play: Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams turns potential safety into a tackle-breaking clinic.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • NFL.COM

Productive in split backfield Williams recorded 15 rushes for 72 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Bengals. He added four receptions for nine yards.

Impact Williams had another productive game as a rusher, averaging 4.8 yards per carry with big gains of 14 and 10 yards. Despite his explosiveness, the Broncos have continued to split the backfield evenly between he and Melvin Gordon. One area where Williams has gained extra usage is in the passing game, as he's now recorded at least three receptions in three of his last four games. All told, Williams has played particularly well of late, but there is little indication that the Broncos plan to turn over all -- or even a majority -- of the backfield work to him.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

#CINvsDEN: Javonte Williams escapes tackle to pick up first down RB Javonte Williams breaks tackles to pick up 10 yards and a first down for Denver against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

#CINvsDEN: Javonte Williams hits overdrive on 14-yard run RB Javonte Williams breaks loose for 14-yard gain vs. the Bengals.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Suiting up Week 15 Williams (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact The standout rookie running back was described as likely to play Saturday, and that prognosis has proven to be correct. Backfield mate Melvin Gordon (hip/thumb) is also active Sunday, leaving the duo to likely operate in their usual highly effective timeshare against a Bengals defense allowing an NFL-low 81.3 rushing yards per game on the road.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play against Bengals Williams (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact He was unable to practice Thursday but was a limited participant Wednesday and Friday. Head coach Vic Fangio told reporters Friday that Williams isn't expected to have any limitations against the Bengals on Sunday. Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) is also expected to be available Week 15, so the two running backs should operate in their usual timeshare out of the backfield.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Listed as questionable, expected to play Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after returning to a limited practice Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Fellow running back Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) is also listed as questionable for the contest after practicing in a limited fashion this past week, but it's worth noting that coach Vic Fangio previously told reporters Williams was "fine" and wouldn't have any limitations this weekend. That said, it will still be worth confirming the duo's availability in advance of Sunday's 4:05 ET kickoff, but assuming both backs are active, they'll continue to work in a backfield timeshare -- one that resulted in Williams (73 rushing yards, 10 receiving yards, two touchdowns) and Gordon (111 rushing yards, two touchdowns) both posting big numbers in Denver's 38-10 win over the Lions in Week 14.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Williams (knee) returned to practice Friday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Though Williams was held out of practice Thursday, head coach Vic Fangio expects the running back to play Sunday against the Bengals. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Williams and/or Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) head into the weekend with a Week 15 injury designation.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice, but likely to play Williams (knee) was held out of practice Thursday, but head coach Vic Fangio expects him to play Sunday against the Bengals, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. "Hi...

Impact Williams was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, so he'll presumably need to log a full session Friday in order to avoid a Week 15 injury designation. Though he didn't log any practice activity Thursday, he was present for the Broncos' workout, with Troy Renck of Denver 7 News noting that Williams was taking part in some conditioning work. Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) was a limited participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday, so both of Denver's top two running backs could be at risk of carrying injury designations into Sunday's game against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by knee issue Williams was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a knee injury, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact In addition to Williams, fellow running back Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip) was listed as a limited participant to begin Week 15 prep, which was fully expected after he emerged from Sunday's win over Detroit with a sprained thumb. In the case of Williams, his appearance on the injury report is more of a surprise, as the Broncos didn't disclose that he hurt his knee at any point during Week 14. His practice activity will bear monitoring over the next two days to gain a sense of his chances of playing this weekend against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javonte Williams nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week following two-touchdown day vs. Lions Williams, who won the award in Week 9 after his performance against the Cowboys, posted the first multi-touchdown game of his career in a wi...

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos RBs Melvin Gordon, Javonte Williams chasing NFL history Broncos RBs Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams could become just the eighth duo in NFL history to each rush for 1,000 yards in the same seas...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

'Never giving up': Javonte Williams recaps his two-touchdown performance vs. Detroit After the Broncos' 38-10 win over the Lions, Javonte Williams reflects on his big day.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Another huge performance Williams carried the ball 15 times for 73 yards and a touchdown and caught one of two targets for 10 yards and another TD in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Lions.

Impact The rookie looked like he might be get another game as the undisputed lead back for Denver after Melvin Gordon suffered a hand injury early in the first quarter, but the veteran RB quickly returned to action and wound up scoring two TDs of his own while leading the Broncos in scrimmage yards. Williams' numbers were hardly disappointing though, as he opened the scoring with a five-yard run in the opening frame before hauling in his TD pass in the third quarter, giving him four touchdowns in the last three games. Gordon isn't expected to miss any action due to his latest injury, leaving Williams in a timeshare once again in Week 15 against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

#DETvsDEN: Javonte Williams cuts up the middle and powers in for 5-yard TD RB Javonte Williams rushes for a 5-yard touchdown against the Lions.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Ready for Kickoff: Javonte Williams and the Broncos look to bounce back against Jared Goff and the Lions With just five games left in the season, the 6-6 Denver Broncos return home on Sunday to host the 1-10-1 Detroit Lions and look to get back...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

'We can both do it all': Melvin Gordon III, Javonte Williams form one of NFL's best RB duos "We’ve got two number one [running backs] here," Gordon said.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos' Mike Boone biding time after coming in as backup

Broncos running back Mike Boone was brought in this season to be the backup

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams could have big day against Lions' leaky run defense Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams could be in for another elite performance following his big game at Kansas City.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM