MELVIN GORDON III NEWS

Questionable for Saturday's game Coach Vic Fangio noted Thursday both Gordon (shoulder) and Phillip Lindsay (hip) will be listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bills, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com rep...

Impact While the duo's status will need to be monitored prior to Saturday's 4:30 ET kickoff, Mike Klis of 9News Denver previously relayed via Fangio that that both backs should be fine by the time the game rolls around. If that's the case, Gordon (who logged 13 carries in Week 14) and Lindsay (who carried 11 times) will continue to work in a fairly even time-share in Week 15.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos safety Justin Simmons piling up big plays, accolades

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons is in the midst of his best season of his five-year NFL career

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should be good for Saturday Gordon (shoulder) will be limited in Wednesday's practice but is on the right track for Saturday's game against the Bills, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Gordon nicked up his shoulder late during last weekend's win over the Panthers, and he couldn't practice in any capacity Tuesday, so even limited reps represent tangible progress. Coach Vic Fanigo also said that backfield mate Phillip Lindsay (hip) should be available Week 15.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Denver rookie Ojemudia makes most of 2nd chance in secondary

Broncos rookie defensive back Michael Ojemudia lost his starting job earlier in the season

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DNP on Tuesday Gordon (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Gordon banged up his shoulder in the late stages of Denver's Week 14 victory at Carolina, ending the game with 13 carries for 68 yards and three receptions (on three targets) for 23 yards. Because the Broncos are operating on a short week ahead of Saturday's contest against the Bills, they may just be managing Gordon's reps, especially with Phillip Lindsay (hip) listed as limited Tuesday. With both of the team's top two running backs banged up, Royce Freeman is the only healthy member at the position on the active roster.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lock ditches daredevil ways, rides patience, poise to win

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock's career-best game followed advice from both his backup Brett Rypien and his boss John Elway

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No suspension this season Gordon (shoulder) has had his plea and sentencing on a DUI charge scheduled for Jan. 14 and will not be at risk of a suspension in 2020, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Gordon will finish out the 2020 campaign without risk of punishment from the NFL after having appeared in court Monday, per Klis. However, he could be handed a possible suspension come 2021. That isn't to say that the 27-year-old's immediate availability isn't without question, considering that he injured his shoulder late in Sunday's 32-27 win over the Panthers. Gordon has amassed 233 total yards in his last two appearances, but his participation in practice will need to be monitored ahead of Denver's Week 15 game against the Bills.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dings shoulder against Panthers Gordon (shoulder) ran for 68 yards on 13 carries, adding three receptions for 23 yards during Sunday's 32-27 win against Carolina.

Impact Gordon banged up his shoulder late in Sunday's win, providing clarification for why Phillip Lindsay shouldered the majority of the RB work over the latter stages of the contest, per Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site. Practice involvement for the two-time Pro-Bowl back will merit monitoring this upcoming week, but he has been rather efficient of late when on the field, delivering 5.5 yards per carry with two rushing scores over his past five outings. Immediately prior to that sample, Gordon had been held to 4.0 yards per carry or worse in three consecutive games Weeks 7 through 9. An upcoming matchup against the Bills is not as formidable as it was this time last year, with Buffalo ranking 24th against the run in 2020.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos, Panthers fallen on hard times since Super Bowl 50

The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers looked like NFL powerhouses with bright long-term organizational futures when they met in Super Bowl 50

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14

Week 14 is playoff time in most fantasy leagues, a time for owners to embark on a run to a championship

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos' A.J. Bouye suspended six games for PED violation

The NFL has suspended Denver Broncos cornerback A

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vic Fangio's chutzpah on defense isn't matched on offense

Vic Fangio keeps coming up with great plans to throttle opposing quarterbacks

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Travis Kelce continues torrid streak as Chiefs keep winning

It’s a good thing that Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce doesn’t spend much time dwelling on gaudy individual statistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busts out for 131 rushing yards Gordon rushed 15 times for 131 yards while catching one of two targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to Kansas City.

Impact The Broncos had the Chiefs on the brink of defeat for more than half of the contest, and Gordon's rushing onslaught played a big role in the near-upset. The veteran back has shown us flashes of why he was considered one of the league's top rushers before falling out with the Chargers, but the lack of consistency has made him frustrating to rely on in fantasy. A chunk of the blame can be placed on mediocre quarterback play and injuries on the offensive line, but excuses are not traditionally a scoring category in weekly matchups. That being said, a gratuitous matchup against a porous Panthers defense (25.6 fantasy points per game to opposing RBs) lies ahead for managers potentially heading into the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Melvin Gordon's best plays from 142-yard game | Week 13 Watch Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon's best plays as he totaled 142 yards in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • NFL.COM

Chiefs rally to beat Broncos 22-16 to clinch playoff berth

Patrick Mahomes threw for 318 yards and a touchdown, Harrison Butker was perfect on five field goals, and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame some red-zone woes and major mistakes that...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stymied in tough Week 12 matchup Gordon registered 31 rushing yards on 12 carries during Sunday's 31-3 loss to New Orleans.

Impact Gordon was running into stacked boxes throughout the afternoon, as recent practice squad addition Kendall Hinton posed virtually no threat as a passer with one completion all game. Gordon took a handful of snaps from the wildcat formation, but he was held to just 2.6 yards per carry in the contest, also finishing without a reception for a third consecutive game. Denver's offense could look more formidable Week 13 for a road trip to Arrowhead Stadium if Drew Lock is activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Kansas City's rush defense has been susceptible, ranking 27th on the season, but Denver may be forced into a pass-heavy game script if trailing in the second half.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Should be busy Sunday With Kendall Hinton slated to fill in at QB for the Broncos on Sunday against the Saints, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News expects " a steady diet of Hinton handing off" to Gordon and P...

Impact Gordon ran 15 times for 84 yards and two TDs in last weekend's win over the Dolphins, while Lindsay logged 16 carries for 82 yards in that contest. Both should remain busy Sunday, with Hinton, who's been working as a wideout on the team's practice squad but does have college QB experience, subbing in due to the fact that the team's usual signal-callers are unavailable due to COVID-19 protocols. Denver's third running back, Royce Freeman, is also a candidate to see added Week 12 snaps, perhaps as a wildcat option. As Renck points out, the Saints "know the run is coming," but given the timing and unique situation in play here, the Broncos' play-calling options are limited.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Carr is the king of the audacious audibles in 2020

One byproduct of pandemic football is hearing quarterbacks' calls loud and clear, and the Raiders' Derek Carr is the king of the audacious audible

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fangio's patience with Lock pays off in big win for Broncos

Broncos coach Vic Fangio doesn't have a quick hook for his struggling second-year quarterback

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagovailoa benched in 1st pro loss but move isn't permanent

The Miami Dolphins insist there is no quarterback controversy brewing after Ryan Fitzpatrick replaced an ineffective Tua Tagovailoa in the fourth quarter of their 20-13 loss to the...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two TDs in win over Dolphins Gordon carried the ball 15 times for 84 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Phillip Lindsay produced nearly identical numbers (16 carries for 82 yards) in terms of volume, but it was Gordon who scored the Broncos' only two TDs of the afternoon. He nearly had a third in the fourth quarter, but upon review he was ruled to have fumbled the ball before crossing the goal line. The duo will likely have a much tougher time finding running room in Week 12 against a Saints defense that just held Todd Gurley to 29 scrimmage yards.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Better ground game would help settle Broncos QB Drew Lock

Quarterback Drew Lock doesn't have much of a run game to turn to in Denver

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS