OCTOBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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Melvin Gordon fumbles: Why Broncos RB could end up ceding carries to Mike Boone vs. Colts Gordon has been among the most fumble-prone players in the NFL this season.
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
Fantasy football Week 5 waiver wire Q&A: Tyler Allgeier, Mike Boone and more Gene Clemons answered waiver wire, rankings, and trade questions in his weekly chat. Here is the recap.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB advice for Week 5 pickups, free agents RBs like Brian Robinson Jr., Tyler Allgeier, Caleb Huntley, and Mike Boone will be high on waiver lists, but WRs like George Pickens will al...
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.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
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
Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 5: Handcuffs Mike Boone, Tyler Allgeier, Caleb Huntley among top pickups after Javonte Williams', Cordarrelle Patterson' injuries Costly injuries to the Broncos' Javonte Williams and Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson have backups Mike Boone, Tyler Allgeier, and Caleb Huntl...
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Broncos RB depth chart: Will Melvin Gordon or Mike Boone lead backfield after Javonte Williams' injury? Javonte Williams is out for the season, so the Broncos need to replace him. Melvin Gordon will get the first crack at it but Nathaniel Hacke...
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Moves up depth chart With Javonte Williams having suffered a season-ending knee injury, Boone could see added opportunities along with Melvin Gordon in the weeks ahead, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News repo...
Impact Given Gordon's experience as a lead back, the Broncos figure to lean more heavily on him in Williams' looming absence, but the 29-year-old has fumbled four times (in as many games) this season and he'll need to take better care of the ball in order to maintain steady volume going forward. For his part, Boone has carried just three times for 20 yards to date, but unlike Gordon, he's likely to still be available in most league's free agent pools, making him a decent speculative add while seeing how Denver's backfield situation unfolds, beginning Thursday against the Colts.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four touches Sunday Boone carried the ball three times for 20 yards and caught one of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Raiders.
Impact The running back came into the game with only one touch through three weeks, but Boone saw extra work late in the game after Javonte Williams left with a knee injury. Boone was also the target of a fourth-down pass from Russell Wilson on the Broncos' final series as the team attempted to mount a desperate comeback, but the ball clanked off his hands. Williams' injury is feared to be serious, so Boone could see a consistent role behind or alongside Melvin Gordon in Week 5 against the Colts.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Catches one pass in loss Boone caught his only target for two yards in Monday's 17-16 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Boone failed to record a single rush in the contest operating as Denver's third-string running back. As expected, the 27-year-old took a backseat to both Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon as a rusher, and both backs saw more work in the passing game. Williams led the Broncos' in targets with 12, and Gordon was targeted twice. Boone's limited usage on offense is likely to continue as long as both Williams and Gordon remain healthy. Nonetheless, the veteran will look to build upon his performance when the Broncos host the Texans in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Boone breaks tackles for 15-yard gain | Broncos vs. Vikings Running back Mike Boone fights through contact for a 15-yard run during Denver's preseason Week 3 game against the Vikings.
AUGUST 28, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Mike Boone turns the corner for 16-yard burst along the sideline | Broncos vs. Vikings Running back Mike Boone turns the corner for a 16-yard burst along the sideline in the first quarter during Denver's preseason Week 3 game a...
AUGUST 28, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Mike Boone's spin move after catch sparks 13-yard gain | Broncos at Bills Running back Mike Boone spins after a catch to pick up 13 yards during the Broncos' preseason game against the Bills.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Gordon not ready to relinquish star running role in Denver
Melvin Gordon III skipped the Denver Broncos' offseason program save for the mandatory minicamp this weekJUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos' RB Mike Boone Poised for a Bigger Role on Offense in 2022 What does the future hold for Mike Boone?
MARCH 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Finishes season with six touches Boone appeared in eight games in 2021 and rushed four times for 35 yards while catching his only two targets for 22 yards.
Impact Boone missed the first five games of the 2021 campaign with a quadriceps injury he suffered before the season in training camp. When the veteran running back made his return to the field, his involvement was minimal as a result of the near-even backfield split between Melvin Gordon and rookie Javonte Williams. Both backs had a strong year, so Boone played a depth role for the games in which he was active while also contributing on special teams. Boone is entering the second year of his two-year contract he signed in March of 2021, so he will likely be a member of the Broncos next season. Gordon, however, is set to become a free agent this offseason. It's possible that Boone could become Denver's de facto No. 2 running back behind Williams if Gordon signs with another team. In that scenario, Boone would hold some value in 2022 as a change-of-pace back for a team that runs the ball effectively.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots
There are four teams still in the hunt for an NFC wild-card berthJANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns from COVID-19 list Denver reinstated Boone (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Denver received a roster exemption for Boone, so he could be eased back into the fold with lighter workloads in practice to begin the week after he spent 10 days on the reserve/COVID-19 list following his positive test of the virus. Through five appearances with Denver this season, Boone has garnered only seven touches (five carries, two receptions), but he's produced 47 yards from scrimmage. Even so, Boone isn't likely to see much of an uptick in opportunity over Denver's final three games while both Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams are healthy.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos in thick of playoff chase for first time since 2015
The Denver Broncos are in the AFC playoff scramble in mid-December for the first time since 2015DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tests positive for COVID-19 The Broncos placed Boone on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday due to a positive test for the virus, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact As a result, Boone won't be available Sunday against the Lions. The Broncos list Melvin Gordon (hip/shoulder) as questionable for Week 14, so if he ends up sitting a second game in a row, Damarea Crockett would be the only other running back on the active roster behind rookie second-rounder Javonte Williams.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed in COVID protocol Boone was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Boone was pulled from Friday's practice after reporting that he wasn't feeling well. While he hasn't been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit, it's highly unlikely that Boone will clear the COVID-19 protocol in time to suit up. The Broncos are optimistic that Melvin Gordon (hip/shoulder) will be able to play, but if Gordon and Boone both end up sitting, Damarea Crockett would be left as the lone backup to Javonte Williams.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos' Mike Boone biding time after coming in as backup
Broncos running back Mike Boone was brought in this season to be the backupDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited role in loss Boone rushed four times for 35 yards and caught his only target for 19 yards in Sunday's 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.
Impact Boone operated as the Broncos' No. 2 running back in the contest with Melvin Gordon (hip/shoulder) sidelined, though it was rookie Javonte Williams who received the bulk of the carries and targets out of the backfield. Boone showed the burst that he's known for, but Williams stole the show in his first action as a true feature back. With Gordon likely practicing ahead of Week 14 matchup with the Lions, Boone should return to his usual depth role as the third man up on the depth chart.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
