Phillip Lindsay Fantasy

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway was non-committal on whether the Broncos would entertain signing running back Phillip Lindsay to a long-term contract extension. Lindsay has been playing for a bargain rate the last two seasons after going undrafted, but not the Broncos had Melvin Gordon III in the backfield as well after they landed him in free agency. In comparison, Gordon is the sixth-highest paid running back in the league. Lindsay, 26 in July, came out of nowhere in his rookie season and made the Pro Bowl, and he's rushed for over 1,000 yards in both of his two seasons. But with Gordon now in tow, Lindsay won't see as many touches, especially in the passing game. It's clear the Broncos don't see him as a three-down back in this league, but they could still keep him around long-term if they can agree on something that compensates him fairly. Fantasy-wise, Lindsay will likely become a low-ceiling RB3/flex in standard-scoring formats while sharing touches with Gordon and Royce Freeman.

Mar. 31st • 9:46 PM

The Denver Broncos aren't prioritizing a contract extension for running back Phillip Lindsay as they work through the early part of the offseason. Lindsay is eligible for a new contract after just his second season because he was an undrafted free agent. He'll count only $665,000 against the salary cap in 2020. Lindsay has ranked ninth in the NFL in rushing yards (2,048), 13th in attempts (416) and is tied for 11th in rushing touchdowns (16) in the last two seasons. Denver could do a deal with Lindsay if they have leftover salary cap space. Lindsay's fantasy upside is a bit capped as long as he continues to share the backfield with Royce Freeman, but he still has RB2/3 appeal in the majority of leagues.

Mar. 2nd • 10:04 PM

Denver Broncos president John Elway said he will look to do a new deal with running back Phillip Lindsay this offseason. "He has heart the size of his whole body," Elway said of Lindsay. The undrafted product of Colorado has been an excellent find for the Broncos, as he's topped 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons in the NFL. He wasn't as efficient as he was in his rookie season and saw more of a split with Royce Freeman in the backfield, but Lindsay is still the more productive and attractive back of the two and should be so again in 2020. Fantasy owners would also like to see Lindsay improve on the 35 receptions he had in each of his two seasons. He'll remain an RB2 next season.

Dec. 30th • 6:25 PM