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Estimated as limited participant Gordon (thumb/hip) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's estimated practice.

Impact Denver didn't actually hold a workout Thursday after the team elected to cancel the session out of an abundance of caution due to increasing COVID-19-related concerns within the organization. Like backfield mate Javonte Williams (knee), Gordon went down as a limited participant on the official report for the second straight day, but clarity on the status of either player likely won't arrive until Denver reconvenes for practice Friday.

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Limited to start week Gordon (thumb/hip) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Gordon's limited participation is likely just routine maintenance, though it's possible his injuries played a part in his disastrous showing last week against the Raiders, in which Gordon rushed for minus-4 yards on seven carries. Assuming both Gordon and Javonte Williams (knee) dress Sunday against the Chargers, they'll likely split carries in near-even fashion as usual.

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Shut down in Vegas Gordon lost four yards on seven carries and caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.

Impact The Raiders committed to shutting down the Broncos' running game, and Gordon was met by a defender behind the line of scrimmage almost every time he touched the ball. The veteran back remains 57 scrimmage yards short of 1,000 for the season, a mark he'll try to reach in Week 17 against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 16 Gordon (thumb/hip) and Javonte Williams (knee) both avoided designations on the final injury report for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site...

Impact With that, the two running backs figure to continue in their timeshare, which remains close to 50-50 when both are healthy. Gordon missed Week 13, but he took 40 touches over the past two weeks combined and now faces a beatable Raiders defense.

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Back at practice Gordon (thumb/hip) returned to a limited practice Thursday, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Gordon sat out Wednesday's practice, but his return to a limited session suggests that his initial absence was maintenance-related. Meanwhile, fellow running back Javonte Williams (knee) has logged back-to-back LPs, and though there's nothing to suggest that one or both players are in any danger of missing Sunday's game against the Raiders, it will presumably take a full practice Friday on the part of either one to avoid a Week 16 injury designation.

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Set to sit out practice Gordon (thumb/hip) won't practice Wednesday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Gordon was limited at practice last week before suiting up for Sunday's loss to the Bengals, en route to logging 31 snaps and 15 carries, while Javonte Williams also recorded 15 carries and saw action on 44 snaps. With no reported setbacks, there's a solid chance that Gordon's Wednesday 'DNP' will be maintenance related. A return to practice, in any capacity Thursday, would support that notion.

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Gets 15 carries Gordon recorded 15 carries for 53 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Bengals. He added one reception for eight yards.

Impact Gordon split carries exactly evenly with Javonte Williams, though Williams was the more efficient back. Gordon did manage one rush of 11 yards, but he was still held to only 3.5 yards per carry. Even so, it seems clear that the Broncos are going to continue to split the backfield evenly in terms of rushing attempts. One area in which Gordon is losing work is as a pass catcher, as he has recorded only three receptions across his last four games for a total of 11 yards.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active as expected Gordon (thumb/hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact The veteran running back was characterized as likely to play Saturday, and that prognosis has proven to be correct. Backfield mate Javonte Williams (knee) 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

On track to play Sunday Gordon (thumb/hip), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Gordon was a limited participant in practice all week before receiving the questionable designation. Javonte Williams (knee) is also listed as questionable but expected to be active, so the two running backs should continue to work in their usual timeshare versus Cincinnati. Their statuses will be confirmed when Denver posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 15 Gordon (thumb/hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after practicing in a limited fashion this past week, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site...

Impact Fellow running back Javonte Williams (knee) is also listed as questionable for the contest, but should be fine, per coach Vic Fangio. Given that Gordon practiced all week, we suspect he'll be a go Sunday as well, but it will still be worth verifying the duo's status leading up to Sunday's 4:05 ET kickoff. Assuming both backs are active, they'll continue to work in a backfield time-share in Week 15.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Maintains limited practice activity Gordon (thumb/hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Gordon may end up taking a questionable tag into the weekend even if he practices again Friday, but the Denver coaching staff hasn't voiced any concern about his availability for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Instead, the status of fellow running back Javonte Williams (knee) looks more uncertain at the moment, especially after the rookie didn't practice Thursday following a limited showing Wednesday. Gordon's fantasy outlook would improve if Williams is ruled out for the Week 15 matchup, but even if the latter gains clearance and the backfield timeshare remains in place against the Cincinnati, Gordon would still be a strong bet for double-digit carries plus some involvement in the passing game.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE