Week 13 at Kansas City Chiefs
Before leaving last week’s loss to the Saints with a knee injury, Phillip Lindsay carried nine times for 20 yards, as the Broncos played without an NFL-caliber QB. Lindsay will likely miss some time. In the Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, he rushed for 79 yards on only nine attempts.
Week 12 vs. New Orleans Saints
Even though Melvin Gordon led Denver with 84 yards and two scores on the ground last week versus the Dolphins, Phillip Lindsay ran hard and finished with a team-high 16 carries for 82 yards. Playing with the lead, the Broncos were able to use their two-headed rushing attack, which also helped out Drew Lock and the passing game. Lindsay has only one TD on the season and faces the top defense against the run on Sunday, so he’s just an RB3/flex option.
Week 11 vs. Miami Dolphins
In the loss against the Raiders last week, Phillip Lindsay received a season-low four carries for two yards and has only 12 rushes for 25 yards the past two contests. The Broncos have been a first-half mess this season, which has led to them having to nearly abandon the run game and play from behind. Even though he’s been a better player at home just once this season has Lindsay received double-digit attempts (when Gordon was out). Consider him just an RB3/flex option on Sunday.
Week 10 at Las Vegas Raiders
At Atlanta last week, Phillip Lindsay led the team with eight carries but for just 23 yards. After the Broncos fell behind early the ground game was mostly abandoned, as Drew Lock attempted a career-high 48 passes. Lindsay and Melvin Gordon continue to see a similar amount of touches, which isn’t good news for owners of either. Expect a more balanced offensive approach from the Denver offense on Sunday against an average run defense.
Week 9 at Atlanta Falcons
Last Sunday in the home win over the Chargers, it was Phillip Lindsay’s 55-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that woke the offense up. Lindsay continues to be Denver’s spark out of the backfield, finishing with 83 yards on only six carries. The TD was just his first of the season, but the Broncos have to find a way to get him more touches. Melvin Gordon will also continue to receive carries so Lindsay is an RB3/flex play on the road this week against an Atlanta defense yielding less than 100 rushing yards per game.
Week 8 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Splitting time with Melvin Gordon last week versus the Chiefs, Phillip Lindsay was the better back before leaving with a concussion. He led the Broncos with nine rushes for 79 yards, while Gordon got the team’s late score. Lindsay should clear the concussion protocol and be back on the field Sunday versus a Chargers defense that yields 113 rushing yards per game. Consider Lindsay a low-end RB2 play.
Week 7 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
In his return to the field last week against the Patriots, Phillip Lindsay rushed 23 times for 101 yards, registering his first 100-yard outing since last December. Without Melvin Gordon, who was out due to illness, Lindsay saw the bulk of the carries. Gordon should be back on Sunday versus the Chiefs, meaning it’ll be an RBBC approach once again for the Broncos. The Broncos will try to control the clock so Lindsay is an RB2 option versus a poor run defense.
Week 6 at New England Patriots
After missing the past three games due to an injured toe, Phillip Lindsay should be back on Sunday. Melvin Gordon will remain the starter, but Lindsay should still see around 10 touches. However, he makes for a risky fantasy play against an average run defense on the road.
Week 5 at New England Patriots
After missing the past three weeks due to an injured toe, Phillip Lindsay hopes to be back on Monday night. Melvin Gordon will remain the starter, but Lindsay should still see around 10 touches. However, he makes for a risky fantasy play against an average run defense on the road.
Week 4 at New York Jets
After missing the past two contests with a foot injury Phillip Lindsay is listed as questionable for the Thursday night affair. Keep an eye on the injury report but Lindsay likely wouldn't see his normal action even if healthy.
