Drew Lock sidelined again, vows not to change his risky ways
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is sidelined for the second straight season after getting injured while scramblingSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MELVIN GORDON III
81 YDS •
26 ATT •
1 TD
81 YDS
26 ATT
1 TD
Finds end zone vs. Steelers Gordon carried 19 times for 70 yards while catching two of three targets for 14 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Gordon found the going tough against a stingy Pittsburgh defense as he finished averaging just 3.7 yards per carry. He managed to bring in a 16-yard touchdown pass from Jeff Driskel in the fourth quarter en route to the best of his young Broncos career. Gordon's uptick in offensive output was in part due to the absence of Phillip Lindsay (toe), as he showed he can still produce when given 20-plus touches per game. He should play a similar role in next Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Likely lead back through Week 3 Gordon is expected to serve as the Broncos' clear lead back for at least the team's next two games with Denver expecting Phillip Lindsay to miss 2-to-4 weeks with a sprained toe, I...
Impact Lindsay had already been ruled out for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, but following the results of a second opinion on his injury, he's now expected to miss the Week 3 game against Tampa Bay as well. Before Lindsay departed in the second quarter of the Broncos' Week 1 loss to the Titans, he held a 7-5 carry advantage over Gordon, who ultimately shouldered the brunt of the backfield snaps the rest of the way to finish with 78 yards and a score on 15 carries to go with three receptions for eight yards. Meanwhile, Royce Freeman played only 10 percent of the offensive snaps, suggesting that he won't be nearly as big of a threat as Lindsay to steal reps and touches from Gordon. While Gordon should thus take on a sizable workload Sunday, a tough matchup versus a Pittsburgh defense that limited the Giants' Saquon Barkley to six yards on 15 carries Week 1 may cap Gordon's overall fantasy upside.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Set for large workload sans Lindsay Gordon's teammate Phillip Lindsay (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact A road game in Pittsburgh is about as bad a matchup can be for a running back, but Gordon's workload could lead to a nice fantasy stat line even if he isn't particularly efficient in terms of yards per touch. Gordon and Lindsay split work throughout the first half of last week's loss to the Titans, with Gordon then dominating after halftime when Lindsay was out of the game. Royce Freeman finished the night with only two touches on six snaps, remaining an afterthought even after Lindsay's departure. It thus stands to reason that Gordon could see heavy, three-down usage this week.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fangio: I blew it by not calling timeout in latest loss
The Denver Broncos have surrendered the lead inside of 30 seconds a half dozen times in Vic Fangio's 17 games as their head coachSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mixed results in Broncos debut Gordon ran for 78 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries while losing one fumble during Monday's 16-14 loss to the Titans. He also caught all three of his targets for eight receiving...
Impact Gordon's fumble came deep in Denver's own end early in the second quarter, and the Titans cashed in five plays later with a touchdown to knot the score at 7-7. The 27-year-old back is, unfortunately, no stranger to fumbles, with five balls coughed up over his past 13 regular-season appearances. Gordon didn't have much competition for touches in Week 1, as Phillip Lindsay was forced to exit the game with a foot injury after fielding just seven carries. Lindsay's status for Week 2 remains uncertain, but if he were limited or inactive, Gordon would be in line for an even greater share of the running back workload against the Steelers' stout front seven.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gostkowski finally delivers in Titans' 16-14 win at Denver
New kicker Stephen Gostkowski avoided a disastrous debut with the Tennessee Titans when he kicked a 25-yard field goal with 17 seconds left for a 16-14 win over the Denver BroncosSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today, Week 1
NFL Today, Week 1SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
‘It’s a good problem to have’: Multidimensional backs Phillip Lindsay, Melvin Gordon III both expected to contribute in #TENvsDEN After weeks of training camp practice, both Melvin Gordon III and Phillip Lindsay proved themselves worthy of being the Broncos’ starter at...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Ready to go Gordon (ribs) isn't listed on the Broncos' Week 1 injury report, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Gordon is thus good to go heading into Monday night's game against the Titans and set to work in tandem with returnee Phillip Lindsay. Though a time-share is to be expected with such a capable duo on hand, it's generally expected that Gordon will take a larger share of Denver's carries this coming season.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Friday Gordon (ribs) participated in Friday's practice, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact It's unclear if Gordon practiced at full speed. Last week, head coach Vic Fangio relayed that he didn't believe Gordon's injury was serious, and since the running back was on the field a little more than a week before the season opener, there shouldn't be much concern about his Week 1 availability.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses time again with rib injury Gordon did not practice Saturday during the team's scrimmage due to a rib injury, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Impact Gordon suffered a rib injury a little less than two weeks ago, but he was cleared to return to practice Monday. While it's unclear if the veteran suffered some sort of setback, it's at least somewhat concerning that Gordon didn't participate in the team's scrimmage. Coach Vic Fangio also seemed to echo that concern but suggested Gordon would be back "sooner rather than later." Royce Freeman and Phillip Lindsay split the first-team reps in Gordon's absence Saturday.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kenosha unrest hits home for Broncos newcomer Melvin Gordon
Nine teams canceled practice this week in light of the Kenosha police shooting and subsequent unrestAUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos once again leaning on defense as young offense grows
Broncos general manager John Elway feels like he’s finally found a worthy successor to Peyton ManningAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
9 NFL teams cancel practice in response to Blake shooting
Nine NFL teams canceled practice in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in WisconsinAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers move into new stadium looking to bounce back
The Chargers move into SoFi Stadium looking to return to form from two years ago, when they won 12 games and advanced to divisional playoff roundAUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos once again lean on defense as offense builds rapport
The Denver Broncos are once again leaning heavily on their star-studded and experienced defense to carry the load while their new offense builds chemistryAUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Workhorse runners best resource in fantasy
The key is to prioritize big-time wide receivers over running backs with questionable fantasy valueAUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for practice Gordon (ribs) returned to practice Monday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Gordon was removed from Thursday's practice and held out over the weekend. His quick return confirms it was a minor injury, one that shouldn't have any impact on his Week 1 role. Early reports from training camp suggested Gordon and Phillip Lindsay had been working in an even split with the first-team offense, though it's mostly expected that Gordon will take a larger share in the regular season.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Two more Denver Broncos rookies get hurt, joining Hamler
The Denver Broncos are in the midst of a rash of injuries to their rookie classAUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains day-to-day Gordon (ribs) remained sidelined at Sunday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact The running back missed Friday's practice as well, with coach Vic Fangio having noted that Gordon is considered day-to-day by the team. His absence frees up added practice reps behind Phillip Lindsay for both Royce Freeman and LeVante Bellamy.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Versatile Wilkinson shearing locks, protecting Drew Lock
Fourth-year Broncos tackle Elijah Wilkinson is very versatileAUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Day-to-day Gordon, who exited practice early Thursday due to a rib injury, is considered day-to-day, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact The running back didn't practice Friday but isn't expected to miss much time beyond that, according to coach Vic Fangio. In Gordon's absence, Royce Freeman and LeVante Bellamy figure to see added practice reps behind Phillip Lindsay.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Closes week with practice absence Gordon (ribs) isn't practicing Friday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Gordon was limited Thursday after "tweaking" his ribs early in the practice session. His absence Friday should free up more reps for Royce Freeman and LeVante Bellamy behind Phillip Lindsay.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with rib issue Gordon was limited in practice after tweaking his ribs early on during Thursday's practice session, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Per Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com, coach Vic Fangio didn't have an immediate update on Gordon's rib issue, but if the running back is forced to miss any time, added reps will be available for Phillip Lindsay.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
