The Denver Broncos boast 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 (context-neutralized).Melvin Gordon has been a much smaller part of his offense's rushing attack this year (40.2% 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 season than he did last season (56.0).Melvin Gordon's rushing effectiveness has worsened this season, notching a mere 3.49 yards-per-carry vs a 4.45 mark last season.Melvin Gordon has been among the bottom RBs in football at generating extra ground yardage, averaging a measly 2.58 yards-after-contact this year while ranking in the 14th percentile.
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