The Denver Broncos had another disastrous game on offense Monday, which resulted in an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Frustrations are clearly circulating in the Broncos locker room following the game, and perhaps the player with the biggest gripe is running back Melvin Gordon.
Gordon started the game at running back for Denver but saw his playing time evaporate very quickly. He received three carries for eight yards but was not used after the first quarter of play in favor of the newly acquired Latavius Murray.
Many thought this could be due to Gordon coming into the game with an injury, but Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett quickly dispelled this notion following the game, saying that Gordon was not injured in the second half of the game.
After Mondays loss Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said quarterback Russell Wilson has a hamstring injury. Also said to his knowledge RB Melvin Gordon III was not injured in second half when Latavius Murray was getting the bulk of the carries.
— Jeff Legwold (@Jeff_Legwold) October 18, 2022
Gordon was asked about his benching following the game and did not mince words about how he felt while sitting on the sidelines.
“I really can’t explain it,” Gordon told Bridget Condon of NFL Network after the game. “I am a little bitter that we lost the game. I’m sure that there will be a conversation that is had, but I can’t tell you exactly what happened. I was just waiting for my number to get called so I can go out there and help my teammates. It was a close game, and I felt like I could have helped make a difference.”
Melvin Gordon had 3 carries for 8 yards tonight. They all came in the first quarter.
"It was a close game. I felt like I could've helped make a difference but apparently not." pic.twitter.com/kMLNzpGybv
— Bridget Condon (@BridgetCondon_) October 18, 2022
Gordon has been a big part of the Broncos’ offense each of the past two seasons but appears to have fallen out of favor quickly in Denver.
Many expected him to be the bell cow running back when starter Javonte Williams got injured, but now the future looks to be in doubt for Melvin Gordon moving forward.
