Quarterback Philip Rivers stressed this week that the backfield distribution is “not going to be all Melvin.”
“As Coach has always said — I’m not saying anything out of the blue — it’s a running back by committee crew,” Rivers explained, via The San Diego Union-Tribune. “It’s going to be a team effort in that bunch. We’re going to need all of them to carry the load in the run game and to catch the ball out of the backfield.”
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Nerdy Football Analysis: Melvin Gordon’s fantasy stock has been dropping steadily throughout the preseason. He has looked indecisive and made several comments indicating he isn’t ready to be the bell cow for the Chargers offense. Meanwhile, Danny Woodhead becomes a flex option with 12 to 15 touches in this offense and has some upside if Gordon continues to underwhelm.
