Weakness: Running Game

This offseason, the Broncos lost C.J. Anderson to the Carolina Panthers in free agency. Although he had his struggles the past few years, Anderson performed well last year rushing for 1,007 yards on 245 carries. That’s not bad in an offense that lacked an aerial attack. Denver ranked 20th in passing last year.

Now without Anderson, the Broncos will need someone or multiple guys to step up. The Broncos have held a running back battle throughout training camp and the preseason. Head coach Vance Joseph is seemingly leaning towards the rookie, Royce Freeman.

Freeman was the Broncos third-round selection out of Oregon. At Oregon, Freeman was unbelievable, rushing for 5,621 yards on 947 carries (5.9 yards per carry) and 60 touchdowns. The Broncos can definitely use this type of production this season to create a balance in the offense.

Fellow runner Devontae Booker has been nothing short of disappointing so far. Booker has had ample opportunities to take the starting job, but has failed to do so. In Booker’s two years with the Broncos, he has just 911 yards on 253 carries (3.6 yards per carry) and five touchdowns.

He also has six fumbles, which will need to be fixed if he wants to maintain a spot on the field.

The guy that could surpass Booker on the depth chart by season’s end is Phillip Lindsay. Lindsay is a rookie from Colorado. At Colorado, Lindsay carried it 765 times for 3,775 yards and 36 touchdowns. The former Buffalo could be used as a change of pace back when it’s all said and done.

Due to all the question marks and uncertainty it’s hard to say the running game will be a success.