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Denver Broncos: Week 4 Position Grades

By Cameron Parker

Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) celebrates with inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) after he sacked Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) (not pictured) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) celebrates with inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) after he sacked Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) (not pictured) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Running Backs Grade: C+

Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

It has been a complete struggle for the Denver Broncos running game the past two weeks with CJ Anderson. The loss of Virgil Green and Donald Stephenson is looming large in the blocking on the right and left side of the line and was evident today against the Buccaneers.

Devontae Booker spelled Anderson supplying some nice runs every now and then proving to be a reliable back with every touch since his first carry. Booker appears to be the lightning to Anderson’s thunder and the running game needed it today, in order to establish a semblance of a ground game. Once the Broncos will get a healthy Green and Stephenson, the running attack will take the next level. Green is one of the better blocking tight ends in the league and is surely missed in these first two games without him.

The Broncos running game will receive a C+ grade due to the success of Booker and the late run by Anderson to change field position. Bibbs saw time in the game also running hard on his third and short to set up another score for the Broncos. Gary Kubiak is not a afraid to use a three headed ground game if it is unsuccessful during a game.

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