Melvin Gordon has endured a bit of a hot/cold relationship with Denver fans and media. Many are begging for more carries for Javonte Williams (whether that’s influenced at all by their fantasy football teams is up to you), others acknowledge his presence has been a boon for the Broncos’ offense this season.
Javonte Williams provides plenty of the highlights, but when it’s 3rd-and-4, chances are the staff is calling on Gordon to go out there and convert. He’s been the more efficient back on the offense, and that’s a perfect complement to Javonte Williams as a rookie.
Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams each brought the BOOM against the Lions
They each had top-10 Rushing Grades among RBs in Week 14:
Gordon: 78.