Broncos Beat: RB Phillip Lindsay has never been more explosive

Since returning from his turf toe injury in Week 6, Phillip Lindsay has averaged 6.92 yards per carry. That figure leads all running backs with at least 15 rushing attempts during that span. And only NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry (eight) has a greater number of explosive runs — defined as at least 12 yards — than Lindsay (seven) during the last three weeks, according to Sportradar.

Related players: Melvin Gordon

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Overall, Lindsay’s 6.4 yards per scrimmage touch represent the most efficient rate of his career. For context, he averaged 5.6 yards per touch during his Pro Bowl rookie season in 2018, the story pointed out. The author asked the question: Is Lindsay more productive on a per-play basis because he’s best suited for this slightly reduced, change-of-pace role? Or is he succeeding in spite of the lower volume Gordon’s arrival has created?

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