The Denver Broncos running backs Javonte Willams and Melvin Gordon could provide plenty of production in 2022. Williams is coming off a rookie season where he amassed 903 yards and four rushing touchdowns, while Gordon totaled 918 yards and eight rushing touchdowns last year. The duo of Gordon and Williams split the workload, as each back carried the ball 203 times in a two-headed rushing attack.
Javonte Williams
Williams is entering his second year in the NFL after the Broncos selected him with the 35th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Last year he ranked second in the NFL in total broken tackles forced. He was a mainstay on the Good Morning Football segment ‘Angry Runs’ by showcasing his ability to break free from defenders while gaining extra yardage.
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Peter Schrager named Williams as his top choice for breakout players in 2022. Schrager said, “I think Javonte Williams leads the league in rushing this year. I think he is the breakout player of 2022.”
He played a slightly bigger role in the passing game than Gordon, totaling 43 receptions for 316 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
Melvin Gordon
Gordon signed a new one-year, $2.5 million contract in April. The two-time Pro-Bowler has totaled 6144 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns over his seven year NFL career. He was the Broncos first-choice running back in 2020 as he totaled 986 yards and nine touchdowns. Last year he split carries evenly with Williams.
His involvement as a receiver included 28 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns.
Offensive Outlook
The offseason trade acquisition of Russell Wilson gives the Broncos their first franchise quarterback since Peyton Manning, and the receiving corps of Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy gives fans plenty to be excited about for the upcoming season. The revamped passing attack and steady rushing game could lead to a high powered offense in the competitive AFC West.
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