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Denver Broncos: Week 6 Position Grades

By Cameron Parker

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) reacts as he walks off the field after a 21-13 loss ot the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) reacts as he walks off the field after a 21-13 loss ot the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Running Backs Grade: D+

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) runs past San Diego Chargers defensive tackle Caraun Reid (91) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) runs past San Diego Chargers defensive tackle Caraun Reid (91) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

CJ Anderson and Devontae Booker are a making of a great backfield duo and they played well last night, all things considered. However, at times Anderson struggled to move the ball for positive yards on first down. The offense did a better job as the game progressed and aside from holding penalties on the offensive line, the running game was pretty good. This is scale is measured as a team. Therefore, the running gets a D+ grade.

I understand. You are thinking how much praise was given to the running game in the first paragraph, then how could it possibly be a D+. Anderson is lacking the burst he once had in the Carolina Panthers game and Booker added nice runs here and there, but the offensive line holding penalties on run plays cost them the game. It is as simple as that.

The Broncos need to be more creative on first down to help set up their passing game and vice versa. Even getting Andy Janovich more involved in the offense is not a bad idea for a struggling offense. Janovich is a tremendous x-factor in the running and passing game. Hopefully, the Broncos can utilize him appropriately in the coming weeks with a small bye week to prepare for the Houston Texans.

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