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Denver Broncos: Top performers against the Washington Redskins

By Sayre Bedinger

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 24: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos hands-off to running back Royce Freeman #37 against the Washington Redskins in the first half during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 24: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos hands-off to running back Royce Freeman #37 against the Washington Redskins in the first half during a preseason game at FedExField on August 24, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Phillip Lindsay
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 11: Running back Phillip Lindsay #2 of the Denver Broncos runs into the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdownn against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Phillip Lindsay, RB

The Broncos’ most impressive all-around running back so far this preseason has been undrafted rookie Phillip Lindsay’, whose roster spot is not in question at this point.

As we stated after last week’s game against the Chicago Bears, Lindsay should probably be considering which number he wants to switch to since the NFL won’t let him wear no. 2 in the regular season.

Maybe he’ll take 30 as an homage to Hall of Famer Terrell Davis, or maybe he will start a new legacy with a new number.

Time will tell.

But Lindsay has been the Broncos’ best all-around back this preseason when it comes to running between the tackles, catching the ball out of the backfield, picking up blitzes, and working on special teams.

Lindsay is so explosive, so tough, so physical even for his size that defenses just don’t have a chance to defend him before he’s exploded downfield for a big gain.

Through three preseason games, Lindsay has 13 carries for 70 yards (5.4 average) and four receptions for 58 yards (14.5 average) with a touchdown.

The Broncos are doing a great job of scheming to get Lindsay in space, but he’s also gaining chunks of yards after contact between the tackles.

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