Running back Phillip Lindsay is optimistic that the injury he suffered to his right wrist is “probably just a sprain,” he said after the Broncos’ 27-14 loss to the Raiders.

He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Head Coach Vance Joseph announced after the game.

Related players: Royce Freeman, Devontae Booker

Lindsay, who exited the game after a carry in the third quarter, said he would try to play in Week 17 against the Chargers, even though the Broncos don’t have playoff implications on the line. Freeman would likely have a bigger role in Week 17 if the Broncos hold out Lindsay.

The Broncos will get back running back Royce Freeman this weekend.

Freeman doesn't have much standalone value, but his presence should render Decontae Booker back to the waiver wire. It will also cut into Phillip Lindsey's upside. Lindsey goes from borderline RB1 to mid to low-end RB2.

Vance Joseph indicated Broncos should get RB Royce Freeman and WR DaeSean Hamilton back this week vs. Chargers.

Related players: Phillip Lindsay, Devontae Booker

Freeman returned to take limited reps before Week 9's game so he was close to returning, but the team opted to sit him out through the Week 10 bye. Freeman's return likely hurts Booker's fantasy value more than Lindsay's at this point.

Broncos Inactives
Nico Falah C
Royce Freeman RB
DaeSean Hamilton WR
Sam Jones OG
Brandon Marshall ILB
Bradley Roby CB
Darian Stewart SS

With Royce Freeman out, Phillip Lindsay should see plenty of work with Devontae Booker also in the mix.

The Broncos official practice report lists Royce Freeman (ankle) as a DNP.

There was some thought he may return this week, hindering Phillip Lindsay and Devontae Booker in the process. That doesn't seem likely at this point, making Lindsay an RB1 and Booker an interesting dart throw as an RB3.