Former Wisconsin Badger and current Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III had the best day of his 2021 season in Denver’s 38-10 win over the Lions. For the first time since Week 1, Gordon surpassed 100 yards on the ground as he set a season-high with 111 rushing yards.
The Broncos handed him the ball 24 times in their route of Detroit, and Gordon finished with a pair of touchdowns. His day earned him a nomination for FedEx Ground Player of the Week, a weekly NFL honor decided by the fans.