OCTOBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MELVIN GORDON III
81 YDS •
26 ATT •
1 TD
81 YDS
26 ATT
1 TD
Broncos' Hackett Says Melvin Gordon III Will Start vs. Jets Sunday The two-time Pro Bowler will start against the Jets after being benched in Monday’s game against the Chargers.
Named starter this week Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Gordon will start Sunday's game against the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Hackett's proclamation comes as a surprise just two days after Gordon was limited to three touches and a 16 percent snap share despite getting the start in a 19-16 overtime loss to the Chargers. The Broncos used Latavius Murray (15 carries for 66 yards) as their lead runner after the first couple drives, while Mike Boone (one carry, four targets) came on for the field frequently for passing situations. The backfield rotation will need to be closely monitored each week, with Hackett noting Wednesday that Murray will also continue to get work, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Week 7 Fantasy Football Lineup Advice: Ace your start 'em, sit 'em decisions on Tua Tagovailoa, Melvin Gordon, Chase Claypool & more with RotoBaller's "Who to Start?" tool The mother of all bye weeks is upon us, and fantasy football owners are forced to make some tough start 'em, sit 'em decisions. RotoBaller’s...
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Week 7 Fantasy Football Lineup Advice: Ace your start 'em, sit 'em decisions on Tua Tagovailoa, Melvin Gordon, Chase Claypool & more with RotoBaller's "Who to Start?" tool The mother of all bye weeks is upon us, and fantasy football owners are forced to make some tough start 'em, sit 'em decisions. RotoBaller’s...
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Broncos' early struggles an indictment of Hackett's approach
Nathaniel Hackett defended his handling of the leadup to his first year as head coach of the Denver Broncos on MondayOCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RB Melvin Gordon on lack of carries vs. Chargers: 'I'm not gonna lie, it hurt a little' Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon after Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM
Loses grip on role Gordon had three rushes for eight yards in Monday's 19-16 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Gordon started the game in his typical role as Denver's lead back, tallying three carries on the opening drive. However, he was benched from there, with Latavius Murray racking up 15 carries in his place. Gordon entered the game with a questionable tag due to a neck and rib injury, though he told media after the game that he was physically fine to play, per George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette. It's unclear why the swtich was made or if it will carry forward, but Gordon has fumbled four times -- two were lost -- on only 55 carries to begin the season.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suits up Monday Gordon (neck/ribs) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Chargers.
Impact Gordon was limited in practice this past week, but he'll be out there Monday night, and barring any in-game setbacks he's in line to continue to lead Denver's backfield, with Mike Boone and possibly Latavius Murray also factoring into the mix given that Javonte Williams (knee) is out for the rest of the season. They'll be facing a Chargers defense that has allowed an average of 130.4 rushing yards per game to date.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Is Melvin Gordon playing Monday night? Fantasy injury update for Broncos-Chargers Monday Night Football (Updated) Is Melvin Gordon playing on Monday night for the Broncos against the Chargers? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Monday Night F...
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Is Melvin Gordon playing Monday night? Fantasy injury update for Broncos-Chargers Monday Night Football (Updated) Is Melvin Gordon playing on Monday night for the Broncos against the Chargers? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Monday Night F...
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Is Melvin Gordon playing Monday night? Fantasy injury update for Broncos-Chargers Monday Night Football Is Melvin Gordon playing on Sunday night for the Broncos against the Chargers? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Monday Night F...
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Is Melvin Gordon playing Monday night? Fantasy injury update for Broncos-Chargers Monday Night Football Is Melvin Gordon playing on Sunday night for the Broncos against the Chargers? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Monday Night F...
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Questionable for Monday Gordon (neck/ribs) is listed as questionable Monday's contest against the Chargers, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It seems as if Gordon has a decent shot at playing in the pivotal divisional contest given the veteran practiced at limited capacity all week, but the team will likely have more information available throughout the weekend. The 29-year-old should be primed for a positive fantasy outing if he's able to play, considering the Chargers have allowed 100-yard rushers in three consecutive games.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs another limited practice Gordon (neck/ribs) remained a limited participant at practice Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact At this stage, there's nothing to suggest that Gordon's status for Monday night's game against the Chargers is in any danger, but he'll likely need to be listed as a full participant in Saturday's practice in order to avoid carrying a designation into the contest. Assuming he's active versus Los Angeles, Gordon is in line to continue to lead the Broncos' backfield, with Mike Boone and possibly Latavius Murray also factoring into the mix now that Javonte Williams (knee) is out for the season.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Herbert, Wilson take center stage when Chargers host Broncos
Justin Herbert has shown he has been able to bounce back from a serious injuryOCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited Thursday Gordon (neck/ribs) was listed as limited at practice Thursday.
Impact As was fellow running back Mike Boone (foot), with the duo among 12 players listed as limited by the Broncos on Thursday. Gordon, who has taken over as Denver's lead back with Javonte Williams (knee) out for the season, now will have two more chances to upgrade to full practice participation ahead of Monday night's game against the Chargers. If so, he should approach the contest minus an injury designation, as was the case leading up to his team's Week 5 loss to the Colts.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Melvin Gordon Takes Big Step in Earning Back Broncos' Trust The Denver Broncos are still rolling with Melvin Gordon as the No. 1 running back.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Melvin Gordon's world turned upside-down on tackle during hurdle attempt Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon gets flipped over on a tackle by a defensive player.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • NFL.COM
Garners 103 total yards in loss Gordon rushed 15 times for 54 yards and secured all three targets for 49 yards during the Broncos' 12-9 overtime loss to the Colts on Thursday night.
Impact Playing in his first game as the true lead back in the absence of Javonte Williams (knee), Gordon turned in a gutsy effort on the ground against one of the league's elite run defenses. He rounded out his relatively modest production nicely through the air, with his reception and receiving yardage tally checking in third on the night for the Broncos. Gordon also encouragingly remained free of turnovers after committing four fumbles and losing two over the first four games of the season, and he'll aim for even stronger production against his old Chargers squad in a Week 6 Monday night road showdown Oct. 17.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled game
Stephon Gilmore batted away Russell Wilson’s pass to Courtland Sutton in the end zone on fourth-and-1 from the 5 to give the Indianapolis Colts a 12-9 overtime victory over the Den...OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wilson, Ryan both enduring rough transitions to new teams
Week 5 kicks off Thursday night with the Indianapolis Colts visiting the Denver Broncos in a matchup of scuffling quarterbacks missing their main running backsOCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos, Colts struggling with new QBs, backfield issues
Week 5 kicks off Thursday night with two teams struggling to adjust to their new veteran quarterbacksOCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Viewed as featured back by OC Offensive coordinator Justin Outten implied that Gordon (neck) will be the Broncos' featured back in Thursday's game against the Colts, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. "With Me...
Impact Outten's comments about Gordon are a notable departure from what Nathaniel Hackett had to say earlier in the day about the Denver backfield situation in the wake of Javonte Williams suffering a season-ending knee injury, with the head coach declining to name a new lead back, per Stevens. Hackett may have just wanted to keep his plans close to the vest, but Outten's statements offer fantasy managers some more clarity about the Broncos' intentions as Thursday's game approaches. Gordon has already fumbled four times in 2022 and is averaging a pedestrian 3.8 yards per carry, but his wealth of experience looks like it'll at least give him the initial edge over Boone to replace Williams as the top option at running back. Outten's omission of the newly signed Latavius Murray from the backfield conversation suggests that the 32-year-old is likely to have only a small role at best in Week 5 if he's active at all, though Murray could push for more work as he settles into his new surroundings.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stays limited in walk-through Gordon (neck) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Impact The neck issue doesn't seem to be a serious threat to Gordon's availability for Thursday's game against the Colts, as the veteran back was a limited participant for much of last week due to the same injury before heading into Sunday's eventual loss to the Raiders without a designation. His fantasy outlook has improved in the wake of Javonte Williams (knee) suffering a season-ending injury, but Gordon won't necessarily have a clear-cut path to the No. 1 role out of the backfield, as head coach Nathaniel Hackett indicated Tuesday he hasn't committed to a starter for Week 5, per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com. Though he has a longer track record of success in the NFL than Mike Boone and hasn't bounced around the league as much as new signee Latavius Murray, Gordon's fumbling habit likely explains Hackett's hesitancy to name him as the Broncos' new starting back. The 29-year-old has already put the ball on the carpet four times this season, with his most recent fumble getting returned for a touchdown in Sunday's loss. For what it's worth, Hackett told Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site that Gordon had a "great mental day" at Tuesday's practice, which offers some hope that he might be back in the staff's good graces as Thursday's game approaches.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
