The Denver Broncos will have a new play-caller this season in head coach Nathaniel Hackett, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 4.1% more towards passing than it did last season (adjusted for context).THE BLITZ projects the Broncos to run the least total plays among all teams this week with 62.2 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.Melvin Gordon has been much less involved in his offense's running game this year (39.5% Carry Share in games he has been on the field) than he was last year (51.7%).Melvin Gordon has rushed for many fewer yards per game (33.0) this year than he did last year (56.0).Melvin Gordon's running efficiency has diminished this season, averaging a measly 3.53 yards-per-carry compared to a 4.45 figure last season.
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