As has been reiterated all offseason long, we hear one last time that the Broncos will be employing s split backfield between Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon

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Given how similar the two backs' fantasy floors are, it's incredible that there is a seven-round difference in their ADPs. Starting Javonte Williams as your team's RB1 is sure to deliver headaches throughout the season. Gordon is expected to handle high-leverage situations like goal line and short yardage work.

Melvin Gordon on Javonte Williams getting the first snaps at practice: “They want ‘Vonte to be the guy”

This shouldn't come as a surprise. Gordon signed late in the game likely already knowing Williams may lead the way in snaps and touches out of the backfield. Still, Gordon should likely be involved and possibly a lot. Those who cover the team have said the split is around 60-40 in favor of Williams this summer. Finding a way to have both backs on your fantasy roster would be ideal - Williams is going in the late 2nd while Gordon is getting picked in the early 9th round.

Melvin Gordon appears to be a full participant in practice.

Related players: Javonte Williams

Before Gordon went down there was a lot of talk about the workload split in practice with Williams. Some said it was 70-30 in favor of Williams but others argued it was more like 60-40. Gordon and Williams are poised to have similar roles, much like last year, we think. That's obviously going to cap Williams potential, especially after the team brought back Gordon, who was a free agent.

Broncos reporter Benjamin Allbright contests that the split between second-year Javonte Williams and veteran Melvin Gordon has "NOT been 70/30, per rep chart, it's 54/46".

It doesn't get much closer to splitting reps right down the middle than "54/46". Both backs can still be fantasy viable, but clearly, there is a cap to each one's production as long as the other is in the way. It's very possible both could end up nearing RB2 numbers, which would make Melvin Gordon far and away a better value at his current ninth-round ADP.

Source: MRI confirmed Broncos standout WR Tim Patrick suffered season-ending ACL injury Tuesday.

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The worst is confirmed for Patrick, and he'll miss the 2022 season. Hamler should see an increased role as the team's WR3, but it could also mean more passing work for the RBs and TE Okwuegbunam.

The Denver Broncos are bringing back RB Melvin Gordon.

Related Player: Javonte Williams

The Williams hive is set to light the world on fire. In all fairness to Gordon, he was useful in a split with Williams but does not have the speed and upside that Williams possesses. Welcome back to RB hell, Broncos!

The expectation in Denver is Drew Lock will start for the Broncos at QB Sunday.

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The Broncos will take on the Raiders in Week 16 and are likely to continue to rely heavily on the running game with Williams and Gordon. Bridgewater is doing better, and is in the concussion protocol the tweet said. Other reports say the team isn't expected to put Bridgewater on IR, leaving the door open he returns at some point over the last three weeks. The Denver passing game is probably something to avoid at this point, however.

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon suffered a sprained thumb in Sunday’s game, source said, but it doesn’t figure to limit his playing time going forward.

Related players: Javonte Williams

Gordon returned to the game yesterday and ran for 111 yards. Gordon carried 24 times to Williams' 15. Both back scored two TDs in the romp over the Lions (Williams had a TD catch) but at this point it looks like Gordon remains a slightly better fantasy play, at least based on volume.

Broncos RB Melvin Gordon (hip) is questionable for Week 14's game against the Detroit Lions.

Related Player: Javonte Williams

It's a good week for Gordon to play, as the Lions are much easier to beat on the ground than through the air. Look for Gordon to work in for his usual work if active.

Broncos HC Vic Fangio told reporters Wednesday that RB Melvin Gordon (hip) will practice.

Related Player: Javonte Williams

Williams was never going to take over the lead back role, so Gordon's return more than likely caps Williams' upside Week 14.