San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said the team will use a 'running back by committee crew' in their offensive approach.
Melvin Gordon has totaled a disappointing 45 yards on 20 carries in two preseason games. Danny Woodhead is expected to be the team's third-down back with Branden Oliver and Donald Brown receiving some touches. This dynamic does not bode well for Gordon's fantasy outlook.
The Chargers ranked 28th in our schedule-adjusted Rushing Net Expected Points metric last season. Our algorithms project Gordon to finish the year with 861 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 39 receptions, 322 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune