Broncos place Javonte Williams on IR, sign Latavius Murray
The Denver Broncos have signed veteran running back Latavius Murray off the New Orleans Saints' practice squadOCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MELVIN GORDON III
81 YDS •
26 ATT •
1 TD
81 YDS
26 ATT
1 TD
Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett expects Melvin Gordon 'to step up' with Javonte Williams out On Monday, following confirmation of Williams' devastating knee injury, Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said the team still has confidence t...
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • NFL.COM
Waiver wire live Week 5 looks to be total chaos on the wire. Is Mike Boone worth a big bid, despite the presence of the fumble-prone Melvin Gordon? Will Tyle...
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Broncos lose RB Javonte Williams to torn ACL
Broncos RB Javonte Williams is out for the year and Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson has landed on IR after Week 4.OCTOBER 3, 2022
Limited on practice estimate Gordon (neck) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate.
Impact Gordon managed a neck issue ahead of Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Raiders, but he approached the contest minus an injury designation before suiting up and logging three carries for eight yards and a fumble. At this stage, there's nothing to suggest that Gordon's availability for Thursday night's game against the Colts is in any danger, and assuming he's active, added snaps and carries will be available to Gordon and Mike Boone, with fellow running back Javonte Williams having suffered a season-ending knee injury.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jacobs carries Raiders to 1st win under McDaniels
Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels wanted to establish a physical tone early after three straight losses to open the seasonOCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gordon's butterfingers are getting costly for Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are in a sticky situation at running back with Javonte Williams' season-ending knee injury and Melvin Gordon fumbling so oftenOCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In line for increased volume With Javonte Williams having suffered a season-ending knee injury, Gordon is in line to see an expanded role in Denver's backfield in the weeks ahead, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News r...
Impact Though Gordon has fumbled four times in as many games this season while sharing work with Williams, the 29-year-old's experience as a lead back makes him the obvious choice to see an uptick in volume in Denver's backfield, with Mike Boone also likely in line to log increased work and Devine Ozigbo a candidate to be elevated from Denver's practice squad.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Melvin Gordon Exits Presser in Tears After Raiders Fumble Melvin Gordon is feeling the weight of the world after his fumble cost the Denver Broncos in Week 4.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Struggles in Sunday's loss Gordon carried the ball three times for eight yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Raiders.
Impact Making his afternoon worse, the veteran running back coughed up a fumble in the second quarter that Amik Robertson returned 68 yards for a Las Vegas touchdown. Gordon's now committed four fumbles through four games, with Denver losing possession on two of them, but the team may have no choice but to give him a much bigger role in the coming weeks after Javonte Williams suffered what could be a serious knee injury Sunday. If Williams is sidelined, Gordon might take on a lead role or work in a timeshare with Mike Boone against the Colts in Week 5.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos' Melvin Gordon, Nathaniel Hackett address RB's fumble problem: 'Just gotta do better' Gordon has four fumbles in four weeks, and he is holding himself accountable for his mistakes.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Can't-Miss Play: 68-YARD TD! Amik Robertson catches Gordon's fumble for score 68-YARD TD! Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson catches Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon's fumble for score.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NFL.COM
Set to play Sunday Gordon (neck) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Las Vegas.
Impact Gordon operated under some practice limitations Wednesday and Thursday, but after going through all drills to end Week 4 prep, he's clear for Sunday. On the season, he's been well behind backfield mate Javonte Williams in both snap share (55.3 to 37.2 percent) and touches (52-42), but Gordon at least has visited the end zone one time through three games (Williams has no TDs).
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited in practice Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Gordon (neck) will remain a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Though Gordon has had his reps capped in both of the Broncos' first two Week 4 practice session, Hackett hasn't suggested that the running back's status is in major jeopardy for Sunday's 4:25 ET game against the Raiders. Assuming he's able to suit up for that contest, Gordon would continue to share backfield work withJavonte Williams this weekend versus Las Vegas.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Gordon (neck) was limited at practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact At this stage, there's nothing to suggest that Gordon's availability for Sunday's game against the Raiders is in any danger, but his status is now worth tracking nonetheless. Three games into the 2022 season, Gordon has logged 34 carries and nine passing targets, while fellow running back Javonte Williams has carried 37 times and been targeted 21 times. In the context of working in a time-share, Gordon's weekly fantasy upside is limited, but he has at least notched double-digit carries in each of his first three outings.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Wilson shows Broncos he still has it in crunch time
Russell Wilson finally looked like Russell Wilson on Denver's 12th drive Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ersSEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers out of sync in Garoppolo's 1st start in place of Lance
Jimmy Garoppolo felt a little out of step in his first start of the seasonSEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Melvin Gordon III on matching the defense's intensity: 'We're going to be an elite football club' Running back Melvin Gordon III checks in with team reporter Sydney Jones following Denver's win in prime time to discuss the offense's perfo...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Touchdown saves inefficient line Gordon rushed 12 times for 26 yards and a touchdown and caught five of six targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 11-10 win over San Francisco.
Impact Gordon couldn't get anything going on the ground in comparison to co-starter Javonte Williams (15 carries for 58 yards), but it was the former who scored the Broncos' lone touchdown from one yard out in the fourth quarter. The veteran back continues to get double-digit touches while producing low-end fantasy lines. Both Gordon and Williams carry flex appeal heading into a favorable matchup against the Raiders next Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Melvin Gordon III rushes for a 1-yard touchdown for the lead | Broncos vs. 49ers Running back Melvin Gordon III gives Denver the lead with a 1-yard touchdown run during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the 49ers.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Broncos, Wilson edge Niners, Garoppolo 11-10 in prime time
Melvin Gordon scored from a yard out and Kareem Jackson recovered a fumble in the closing minutes Sunday night to secure Denver's 11-10 win over Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francis...SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Melvin Gordon III picks up 22 yards on shovel pass from Russell Wilson | Broncos vs. 49ers Quarterback Russell Wilson's improvisational shovel pass creates a 22-yard pickup for running back Melvin Gordon III during the Broncos' Wee...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Big Ten RB tradition alive and well behind Brown, Ibrahim
The Big Ten’s tradition of producing elite running backs is alive and wellSEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans prove timely, assist Broncos with play-clock countdown
The fans counted down the play clock late in the game for Russell Wilson and the BroncosSEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Get 11 touches in win Gordon rushed 10 times for 47 yards and caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Texans.
Impact Gordon and fellow running back Javonte Williams were in a great spot against Houston's subpar defense, though neither back was able to have a breakout performance. In fact, the entire Denver offense continued to appear stale. Gordon took a backseat to Williams on the ground and through the air, seeing five fewer rushing attempts and three fewer targets. Despite handling less touches than Williams, the 29-year-old was similarly efficient. Gordon averaged 4.7 yards per carry, which was slightly behind Williams' average of 5.0 yards per carry. Denver's coaching staff seems committed to using both backs, so Gordon should continue to see a solid share of work going forward. The value of those touches, however, will depend on whether or not the Broncos can figure out their offensive woes. Denver will have the chance to do just that when the 49ers come to town in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
