OCTOBER 14, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
PHILLIP LINDSAY
Mile High Morning: Why Phillip Lindsay’s words about COVID-19 from September now carry extra weight Phillip Lindsay's father, Troy, was hospitalized for COVID-19 during the summer, and he says he's still feeling the impact.
Denver-New England postponed again Lindsay and the Broncos won't play the Patriots on Monday after the game was postponed until Week 6 due to a third positive COVID-19 test in the New England organization within the...
Impact The Broncos and Patriots are now tentatively scheduled to play Sunday, Oct. 18 in Week 6, which was originally a scheduled bye week for New England. Denver meanwhile, had been in line to host the Dolphins, but Miami now looks poised to take its bye Week 6. Had Monday's game been played as scheduled, Lindsay was in line to suit up after missing Denver's previous three games with a case of turf toe, but he'll now have to wait another week to return to action.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Denver Broncos: Phillip Lindsay has chance to bounce back in big way Monday night Phillip Lindsay is ready to return for the Denver Broncos. The third-year running back is set to be back on the field when the Broncos trave...
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM
Broncos might have Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay on field at same time vs. Patriots Broncos running backs Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay could both be on the field at the same time against the Patriots this week.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Broncos Briefs: Phillip Lindsay says toe is “feeling 100%” for Patriots clash “I feel good, feel well-rested,” Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay said. “Toe is feeling 100%. I’m ready to get back out there and help m...
OCTOBER 10, 2020 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Lindsay: juggling, uncertainty just part of 2020 NFL season Two-time 1,000-yard rusher Phillip Lindsay is ready to return to the Denver Broncos’ lineup after recovering from a turf toe injury he susta...
OCTOBER 10, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Lindsay: juggling, uncertainty just part of 2020 NFL season
The Denver Broncos are getting back one of their injured playmakers for their game Monday night at New EnglandOCTOBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patriots look to continue recent success at home vs. Broncos
The Patriots facility was closed for most of the week following a coronavirus outbreak on the team that saw quarterback Cam Newton and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Stephon...OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will return to action Sunday Lindsay (toe) practiced fully Wednesday and is slated to play Sunday versus the Patriots, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact While Lindsay was sidelined for three games, Melvin Gordon played well, recording 240 yards from scrimmage and three total touchdowns. According to Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, the Broncos plan to use both backs Sunday, including plays where both Gordon and Lindsay are on the field at the same time. That may mean Lindsay will line up in the slot or out wide, as the Broncos are lacking wideout depth with both Courtland Sutton (torn ACL) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) sidelined. Regardless of how it plays out, it's encouraging that coach Vic Fangio has a game plan to utilize both weapons Sunday.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5
Through four weeks of the 2020 season, games are averaging a record 51.3 points per game, the highest total in the Super Bowl eraOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 5 pickups, free agents Several committee RBs (Damien Harris, Phillip Lindsay, D'Ernest Johnson, Justin Jackson) will be among Week 5's top waiver wire pickups. Fan...
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fantasy Injury Updates: Raheem Mostert, Leonard Fournette, Phillip Lindsay, more impacting Week 5 RB rankings Our Week 5 fantasy RB rankings could get a big boost if players like Raheem Mostert, Leonard Fournette, Phillip Lindsay, Le'Veon Bell, Zack...
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Should be back Week 6 Coach Vic Fangio said Friday that he expects Lindsay (toe) to play in the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Patriots, Jon Heath of USA Today reports. "Phillip could've played [in Th...
Impact With the Broncos returning to action with a Sunday game during the upcoming week rather than having to play Thursday night, Lindsay should be able to go through a proper practice regimen. Assuming he experiences no setbacks with his sprained toe in those sessions, Lindsay will likely be cleared to make his first appearance since the Broncos' season opener. Expect him to immediately unseat Royce Freeman for top backup duties behind Melvin Gordon, with the Broncos perhaps even using the two backs in a timeshare arrangement.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fangio: Rypien to start against Patriots if Lock isn't ready
Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio says Brett Rypien will get his second straight start next week if Drew Lock isn't ready to return from an injury to his throwing shoulderOCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos RB Lindsay inactive, Jets WR Crowder returns
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay was ruled out for the team’s game against the New York Jets because of a foot injury suffered in the season openerOCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not suiting up Thursday Lindsay (toe) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Currently dealing with a case of turf toe, Lindsay will miss his third consecutive contest as a result. In his absence, Melvin Gordon will lead the way out of Denver's backfield while Royce Freeman handles any RB reps that remain.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Looking unlikely for Thursday Lindsay (toe) appears unlikely to suit up Thursday against Denver, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact While the tide could always turn prior to the 8:20 p.m. EST kickoff, it's looking once again like Melvin Gordon will have the backfield largely to himself against a Jets team giving up the eighth-most points to opposing running backs in standard formats. Lindsay has definitely made progress this week and is even traveling with the team, but with upcoming games 10 days apart, it would likely make more sense to take a conservative approach that allows him additional time to recover.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Game-day call Thursday Lindsay (toe) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Jets and is viewed as a game-day decision, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Impact Lindsay has logged limited practices since this last Friday, but his lack of a full workout is apparently enough to keep his status muddled heading into Thursday. In the event that Broncos elect to hold Lindsay out for another game with an eye toward having him at or near 100 percent for the team's Oct. 11 game against the Patriots, Melvin Gordon would continue to log the bulk of the team's snaps and touches out of the backfield. Meanwhile, Royce Freeman would handle change-of-pace duties behind Gordon.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Winless Broncos, Jets square off looking to avoid 0-4 starts
The Denver Broncos and New York Jets are both banged up, struggling and desperate for a winSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited work in practice Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said Lindsay (toe) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact According to James Palmer of NFL Network, Fangio acknowledged earlier Tuesday that Lindsay was closing in on a return, so the running back's presence on the practice field seemingly supports that notion. Lindsay remains a candidate to return from a two-game absence to play Thursday versus the Jets, but the Broncos may want to see the 26-year-old put in a full workout Wednesday before clearing him to play. Whenever Lindsay is given the green light to suit up, he'll be a threat to poach snaps and touches from top back Melvin Gordon.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Battered Broncos piling up injuries with all those losses
September has not been a good month for the Denver BroncosSEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos lose another star with Jurrell Casey out for year
The Denver Broncos have lost another player to a season-ending injurySEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looks on track for Thursday Coach Vic Fangio said Monday that Lindsay (toe) is "trending in the right direction" to suit up Thursday in New York, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Lindsay has missed back-to-back contests due to a toe injury, and Fangio confirms that he'll see a snap count even if he does manage to take the field versus the Jets. As such, Melvin Gordon looks to be in line to lead Denver's backfield once again Week 4, even if Lindsay does suit up. Gordon was held to 26 rushing yards on eight carries during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, though he also added four catches for 12 receiving yards.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Driskel benched, Broncos fall to 0-3 after loss to Bucs
Broncos starting quarterback Jeff Driskel was benchedSEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive in Week 3 Lindsay (toe) is inactive for Sunday's Week 3 tilt against the Buccaneers.
Impact Lindsay had managed to work back to limited practice participation Friday, but he was still much more likely to sit than suit up Sunday. HIs absence has now come to pass, leaving Melvin Gordon, who toughed out 70 yards on 19 rushes against a tough Steelers defense Week 2, up against another formidable challenge in the form of a Buccaneers unit that's surrendered just 2.7 yards per carry to running backs the first two games.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
