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Denver Broncos: Week 9 Position Grades

By Cameron Parker

Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) is unable to catch a pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) is unable to catch a pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Running Backs Grade: C-

Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs (35) is tackled by Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs (35) is tackled by Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

It is hard to evaluate a running game that saw no chemistry at all except for one play from Kapri Bibbs. There were few carries handed all night long. 10 carries to Devontae Booker and two to Bibbs. Booker struggled to gain any such yardage all night long as the offensive line struggle in the rushing area. Still no CJ Anderson in the backfield as he nursing a knee injury, but may be back before or around the postseason.

Ironically, Bibbs 69-yard reception reminded Broncos fans of the play Anderson made against the Oakland Raiders a couple years ago. The only difference in that game: Anderson’s catch took the lead swinging momentum to the good side. While Bibbs’ reception is similar, it failed to gain any sort of thrust in the offense. What makes both of these plays similar is it may result in more touches for Bibbs who has waited his entire Denver Broncos career for a bigger shot.

Gary Kubiak made it clear in Monday’s press conference he wants to run the football better in games. Bibbs earned more carries after his spectacular reception, but still will not overtake Booker for the starting roll. However, do not be shocked if the ex-CSU Ram becomes the new workhorse. Right now it seems unlikely. Bibbs 69-yard reception helped the grade a little bit receiving a C- grade.

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