Running Backs Grade: B-
CJ Anderson played through a knee injury after sustaining it in the first quarter of the Houston Texans game. The Broncos are now without their bowling ball running back, but they plugged Devontae Booker in his spot as the next man up. Booker ran with purpose and flashed his talent in the receiving area on Sunday.
The offensive line woes continue to stall what happens in the ground-and-pound attack. Some say Kubiak needs to start the game with a run. That may be the case. One thing is for sure, confidence has to be in Booker’s head no matter the play call. If it is not a run finish the play like it is a run and continue to help in pass protection.
Booker did not fumble since his first carry against the Carolina Panthers, but it came back to haunt them on Sunday. The rookie running back needs the show better awareness in carrying the football when he is close to the red zone. If Booker scored when the lead was 17-7, then the game changes momentum yet again. In his first half season of the NFL, Booker’s mental toughness is spectacular to play to the next possession. Look for Booker to bounce back after the turn over, but he played well earning a B- grade.