Melvin Gordon III Fantasy

With Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) out for the season due to a torn ACL, the Broncos will have to rely more on Melvin Gordon III, who has fumbled five times in his last 44 carries over five games. Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders marked the third time a Gordon fumble has been returned for a touchdown in the Broncos' last 12 games. The 29-year-old was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate with a neck injury, but he should be fine ahead of Thursday night's Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts, where he should lead Denver's backfield despite his fumbling issues. Mike Boone might be involved as well the rest of the way, but Gordon should be Denver's primary back, giving him RB2 upside moving forward.

Oct. 3rd • 7:37 PM

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III's Week 4 outing was one to forget in the 32-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Gordon only saw three carries and gained eight yards, also losing a costly fumble that the Raiders defense returned for a touchdown just before halftime. He was targeted just once in the passing game and failed to haul it in. The fumble was his fourth in four games in 2022, and it landed him in the coaching staff's dog house, even after Javonte Williams left with what is believed to be a serious knee injury. Despite the fumbling issues, Gordon could be heavily involved on Thursday night against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, which would give him RB2 upside. However, Mike Boone could also take valuable touches away in Denver's backfield.

Oct. 2nd • 11:10 PM

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (neck) popped up on the injury report this week, but he was taken off the final injury report on Friday after getting in a full practice. He was limited on Wednesday and Thursday. Gordon will reprise his role as a frustrating backfield complement to Javonte Williams in a Week 4 matchup against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, who have allowed just over 100 yards per game on the ground through three games. Gordon, not Williams, scored the team's first rushing touchdown last week, but he played only 38 percent of the snaps and has averaged a weak 3.9 yards per carry so far in 2022. In an offense that has looked very slugging early on, Gordon is nothing more than a low-upside RB3/flex for fantasy managers while sharing touches with the more explosive Williams.

Sep. 30th • 9:07 PM