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Tagged: Phillip Lindsay (43 Results)

Jul
7

Lindsay to start more games than Gordon in Denver?

A local Denver columnist is betting that holdover running back PHILLIP LINDSAY will start more games than veteran newcomer MELVIN GORDON. Denver Post writer Mark Kiszla said that despite the bigMore money the Broncos paid to add Gordon, it is never a smart play to bet against Lindsay. He added that wideout COURTLAND SUTTON is the most likely to have the biggest year of any Broncos offensive player. Less

Source: Denver Post

Apr
2

Lindsay ready to battle Gordon for starting RB job in Denver

Denver running back PHILLIP LINDSAY said this week that he is prepared to battle for his starting job heading into the 2020 season. Denver recently added veteran free agent running backMore MELVIN GORDON after the Chargers decided to move on from him. An undrafted free agent in 2018, Lindsay worked his way to the top of the depth chart in Denver – a spot he doesn’t plan to hand over to Gordon without a battle. Less

Source: NFL.com

Andy Richardson: Broncos running backs

We keep a lot of different files, used to pull out different factoids about different players and position groupings. So when I see a news item about a particular player, I go hunting through the files to see if there's a particular stat or trend involving him that's interesting.   more »

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Mar
23

Broncos sign free agent RB Gordon

The Denver Broncos made a somewhat surprising move last week when they signed veteran free agent running back MELVIN GORDON. Gordon struggled last year after holding out at the start ofMore the season. The Chargers decided to move on from Gordon in favor of fellow running back AUSTIN EKELER. In Denver, the hope is that Gordon can return to form and become part of a dynamic duo along with running back PHILLIP LINDSAY. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Denver signs Gordon

It hasn’t been a great year for free agency so far. A lot of lateral moves for fantasy purposes. And another one is coming down the pipe today, with the Broncos signing Melvin Gordon.  more »

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Mar
9

Broncos to let RBs Booker, Riddick hit free agency

The Denver Broncos will reportedly let running backs DEVONTAE BOOKER and THEO RIDDICK hit free agency ahead of the 2020 season. Denver is believed to be looking for “starter type” runningMore backs in free agency, with neither Booker nor Riddick fitting that description. Time will tell if the Broncos are truly in the market for a starting running back and, if so, what that might mean for current rushers ROYCE FREEMAN and PHILLIP LINDSAY. Less

Source: Team Blog

Around the NFL: Phillip Lindsay

The Broncos have hired Pat Shurmur as their offensive coordinator, and that could be a positive for Phillip Lindsay. Lindsay has started his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons, but he hasn't been a big part of the passing game either year. That could change.   more »

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Jan
17

Lindsay undergoes wrist surgery

Denver Broncos running back PHILLIP LINDSAY underwent a “clean up” procedure on his right wrist recently. This will be the second consecutive offseason that Lindsay has had wrist surgery, although thisMore procedure is reportedly less extensive than before. Lindsay is expected to be ready for the start of offseason team work tentatively scheduled for late April. Less

Source: 9 News Denver

Ian Allan: Thursday night recap

Man plans. The fantasy gods laugh. There will be 256 regular-season games played this year, and the underwhelming game on Thursday night between Denver and Kansas City will be remembered as one of the most notable, with repercussions that will be felt throughout the second half of the season.  more »

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Factoid: Running wild

Denver and Kansas City play in the Thursday night game, and I am very interested to see how well the Broncos can move the ball on the ground. Kansas City has been awfully leaky against the run recently – historically bad.  more »

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Podcast: October 11 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 6 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

Aug
12

Broncos RB Riddick fractures shoulder

Newly acquired Denver running back THEO RIDDICK is expected to miss six to eight weeks after fracturing his shoulder during Thursday’s preseason game. Riddick is not expected to need surgery, butMore he will likely miss two to four regular season games. DEVONTAE BOOKER remains on the roster, and the expectation is that he will be the third running back behind PHILLIP LINDSAY and ROYCE FREEMAN. Booker’s roster spot was previously believed to be in jeopardy. Less

Source: Team Blog

Aug
2

Free agent RB Riddick joins Broncos

Free agent running back THEO RIDDICK will be joining the Denver Broncos for the 2019 season. Riddick was released recently by the Detroit Lions, where he played for the past eightMore seasons. Riddick joins a crowded Broncos backfield that includes PHILLIP LINDSAY, ROYCE FREEMAN, DEVONTAE BOOKER, and others. Fantasy owners should note that the move could put Booker’s roster spot in danger. Less

Source: Team Blog

Jul
12

Backfield committee likely in Denver

In seven of the last eight seasons, two Denver running backs have had at least 100 rushing attempts. The trend is expected to continue in 2019, with running backs ROYCE FREEMAN and PHILLIP LINDSAY expected to form a backfield committee for the Broncos.

Source: Denver Post

Factoid: Phillip Lindsay

I have interest in Phillip Lindsay. He was awfully impressive as a rookie, and Denver’s offense might be a little better than many are expecting.  more »

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