Editor’s update: Gordon is expected to play, per Ian Rapoport.
Melvin Gordon injury update: How to handle Chargers RB vs. Broncos
Will Melvin Gordon play in Week 7?
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The Los Angeles Chargers are listing Melvin Gordon as questionable to face the Denver Broncos in Week 7. He’s dealing with a shoulder injury that limited him in practice this week, though it’s not believed to be serious enough to keep him out on Sunday.
Gordon has once again been among the top fantasy performers out of the backfield. He enters Week 7 ranked fourth in fantasy points per game among running backs. The one setback Gordon had was in a Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was held to 22 yards on 10 carries.
Gordon would rebound to rush for 188 yards over the next two games while catching 15 passes for 125 yards and four total touchdowns. When Gordon faced Denver in Week 1, he was held to 79 total yards but did score once.
Fantasy Impact: If Gordon is active, he will face a Broncos defense that’s been surprisingly bad through the air, but they have allowed the fewest fantasy points to running backs this season. If Gordon is active, keep him in your lineup.
