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  • Jaleel McLaughlin
  • RB #38
  • Jaleel
    McLaughlin
  • QQuestionable
  • Manager: FA
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@LV: #24 vs opposing RB - 23.47 FPA
Bye Week9Rank44% Rostered4.9% Change-WK 17 Pts9.20WK 18 Pts0.60
2023 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1LV
Loss, 16-17
-----1-7-----0.30
2WAS
Loss, 33-35
---51-------6.50
3@MIA
Loss, 20-70
---15--------1.50
4@CHI
Win, 31-28
---72-3321----19.40
5NYJ
Loss, 21-31
---68-3211----17.90
6@KC
Loss, 8-19
---30-212-----6.20
7GB
Win, 19-17
---45-11-----5.60
8KC
Win, 24-9
---33-26-----5.90
9Bye  ------------0.00
10@BUF
Win, 24-22
---8-24-----3.20
11MIN
Win, 21-20
---1-514-----6.50
12CLE
Win, 29-12
---4--------0.40
13@HOU
Loss, 17-22
---15-26-----4.10
14@LAC
Win, 24-7
---25-17-----4.20
15@DET
Loss, 17-42
---2-216-----3.80
16NE
Loss, 23-26
---37-430-----10.70
17LAC
Win, 16-9
---44-318-----9.20
18@LV
Loss, 14-27
---6--------0.60
2023 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1LV,
L 16-17
---7--0.30
2WAS,
L 33-35
51---6.50
3@MIA,
L 20-70
15----1.50
4@CHI,
W 31-28
72-321-19.40
5NYJ,
L 21-31
68-211-17.90
6@KC,
L 8-19
30-12--6.20
7GB,
W 19-17
45-1--5.60
8KC,
W 24-9
33-6--5.90
9Bye-----0.00
10@BUF,
W 24-22
8-4--3.20
11MIN,
W 21-20
1-14--6.50
12CLE,
W 29-12
4----0.40
13@HOU,
L 17-22
15-6--4.10
14@LAC,
W 24-7
25-7--4.20
15@DET,
L 17-42
2-16--3.80
16NE,
L 23-26
37-30--10.70
17LAC,
W 16-9
44-18--9.20
18@LV,
L 14-27
6----0.60
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  • Averages 5.4 YPC in rookie year

    McLaughlin (head) had 76 carries for 410 yards and one touchdown to go with 31 catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns while appearing in all 17 of the Broncos' games during his rookie season.

    Analysis: Carving out playing time wasn't easy in a backfield that also included Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine, but the undrafted McLaughlin racked up at least six touches in 11 of his last 14 games and was on his way to reaching that benchmark again in Week 18 before a head injury knocked him out of the season-ending loss to the Raiders. McLaughlin led the team in yards per carry (5.4), and his strong rookie season could earn him a larger role in 2024 after he recovers from the head injury.

    Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Sunday's game

    McLaughlin is being evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's game against the Raiders, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit, McLaughlin carried four times for six yards. While he's sidelined, Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine are available to handle the Broncos' Week 18 backfield duties.

    Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for increased workload

    McLaughlin is expected to have an increased workload Week 18 against Las Vegas, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Analysis: McLaughlin actually started at running back over Javonte Williams against the Chargers in Week 17, though Williams ended up with 31 offensive snaps to McLaughlin's 19. Nonetheless, McLaughlin put together the better performance, outrushing Williams, 44-41 yards, despite getting seven fewer carries. The running backs had an almost identical receiving line (3-18-0 for McLaughlin, and 3-17-0 for Williams), and both should play roles in Denver's season finale against the Raiders on Sunday. The…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading rusher on eight carries

    McLaughlin took eight carries for 44 yards while corralling all three of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers.

    Analysis: McLaughlin finished as Denver's leading rusher despite seeing seven fewer carries than starter Javonte Williams, who finished Sunday's win with 41 rushing yards on 15 attempts. That's two consecutive weeks in which the backup has outproduced the starter both in terms of volume and efficiency. McLaughlin has shown good burst in his limited opportunities this season, posting a per-carry average of 5.7 yards through 15 games. The undrafted free agent has yet to receive double-digit carries in any…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 7:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nets 67 yards on 10 touches

    McLaughlin had six carries for 37 yards and caught four of five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: McLaughlin maximized his time on the field Sunday, converting 10 combined touches into 67 yards from scrimmage. The opposite could be said for starter Javonte Williams, who netted just 19 yards on 14 touches in the loss to New England. McLaughlin has been Denver's most efficient rusher this season, but he has spent most of the year operating as the team's third option behind Williams and veteran backup Samaje Perine. Perhaps the undrafted rookie will get more looks against the Chargers on Dec.…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 9:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Four touches against Detroit

    McLaughlin carried the ball two times for two yards and secured two of three targets for 16 yards in Saturday's 42-17 loss to the Lions.

    Analysis: McLaughlin played just eight of Denver's 64 offensive snaps in the contest behind starter Javonte Williams (31) and primary backup Samaje Perine (25). With such limited usage, the rookie running back is far off the fantasy radar as anything more than an insurance policy if Williams or Perine were to miss time due to injury. McLaughlin will look to continue his role as a depth option out of the backfield when the Broncos host the Patriots in Week 16.

    Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 5:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Five carries in Week 14

    McLaughlin rushed five times for 25 yards and caught one of his two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 24-7 win over the Chargers.

    Analysis: McLaughlin handled six touches for the second straight week and was only able to record 32 total yards in the contest. The rookie running back played just 13 of Denver's 67 offensive snaps behind Javonte Williams (40) and Samaje Perine (14). With Williams continuing to see the majority of opportunities out of the Denver backfield, McLaughlin's fantasy utility is extremely limited barring an injury ahead of him. The 23-year-old should not be a consideration for fantasy lineups when the Broncos…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 12 at 7:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Six touches in loss

    McLaughlin rushed four times for 15 yards and caught both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: McLaughlin continued to operate as the Broncos' No. 3 running back Sunday, playing just nine of Denver's 60 offensive snaps in the contest. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams maintained his lead role with 39 snaps, and Samaje Perine was on the field for 12 snaps. McLaughlin is not seeing enough opportunities to produce effectively, diminishing his fantasy utility. Barring an injury to either Williams or Perine, the rookie should not be considered anything more than a possible insurance policy for…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 5 at 6:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Handles two carries

    McLaughlin rushed twice for four yards in Sunday's 29-12 win over the Browns.

    Analysis: McLaughlin played just two of the Broncos' 67 offensive snaps, his lowest snap total of the season. Additionally, the rookie failed to see a single target for the first time since Week 3. As Javonte Williams continues to dominate backfield snaps and Samaje Perine has carved out a more significant backup role, McLaughlin isn't earning enough opportunities to be a consistent contributor. The 23-year-old's fantasy potential remains limited as the Broncos enter a Week 13 matchup with the Texans.

    Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Five grabs against Vikes

    McLaughlin had one carry for one yard and caught all five of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 21-20 win over the Vikings.

    Analysis: McLaughlin was largely an afterthought in the Broncos' ground attack, handling only one carry for the first time since Week 2. Instead, the rookie running back was involved more in the passing game as his five catches were a season high. With Samaje Perine regaining a bigger role behind starting RB Javonte Williams, McLaughlin's path to significant value has gotten that much narrower, and Sunday marked the second straight week in which he played just 15 percent of the offensive snaps.…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 21 at 10:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Eight touches in win

    McLaughlin rushed six times for eight yards and caught both of his targets for four yards in Monday's 24-22 win over the Bills.

    Analysis: McLaughlin failed to get much going Monday, as the rookie struggled to find running room while playing just 11 of the Broncos' 75 offensive snaps. Meanwhile, starter Javonte Williams continued to see his role grow as the featured back, handling 21 rushing attempts and seeing four targets. With Williams operating as a workhorse, McLaughlin is unlikely to earn enough opportunities to maintain fantasy relevance. The 23-year-old does, however, hold value as a solid insurance policy if Williams were…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 14 at 8:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Turns six touches into 39 yards

    McLaughlin had four carries for 33 yards and caught both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 24-9 win over Kansas City.

    Analysis: The rookie continues to serve as the primary backup to Javonte Williams, ahead of veteran Samaje Perine. McLaughlin finished with 39 yards on six touches, but his production was dwarfed by Williams' 30 touches for 98 scrimmage yards and a TD. It appears that the team is comfortable giving Williams his full workload after easing him back in from injury earlier in the year. McLaughlin and his Denver teammates will go on a bye in Week 9, resuming play against the Bills on Nov. 13.

    Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 1:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another efficient showing

    McLaughlin rushed five times for 45 yards and caught one of two targets for one yard in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Packers.

    Analysis: McLaughlin's performance was highlighted by a game-long rush of 23 yards. While that contribution made for another ultra-efficient outing, as McLaughlin is now averaging 6.9 yards per carry, teammate Javonte Williams turned in a second straight promising showing, totaling 96 yards on 18 touches. Even though Williams is seemingly getting back to his best form as Denver's starter, McLaughlin's playmaking should keep him involved from a backup capacity within Sean Payton's offense.

    Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Works behind Williams in loss

    McLaughlin rushed seven times for 30 yards and brought in both targets for 12 yards in the Broncos' 19-8 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday night.

    Analysis: McLaughlin came into the contest with plenty of momentum after taking advantage of an expanded role against the Jets in Week 5 by gaining 89 total yards and scoring a receiving touchdown on 12 touches. However, the return of Javonte Williams, whose absence had facilitated that opportunity, from a quadricep injury pushed McLaughlin back into more of a complementary role. With backfield mate Samaje Perine apparently having suffered a leg injury on the last play of the game Thursday night,…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 12 at 9:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stuck in crowded backfield

    McLaughlin is expected to face more competition for reps out of the backfield Thursday against the Chiefs with Javonte Williams (hip) set to enter the Week 6 contest without an injury designation, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

    Analysis: McLaughlin thrived with Williams out for the Week 5 loss to the Jets and for much of the Week 4 win over Chicago, piling up 193 yards and two touchdowns on 22 touches in the past two contests while sharing backfield snaps with Samaje Perine. As impressive as the undrafted rookie has been, he won't be guaranteed to garner more than a handful of touches with both Williams and Perine back in the fold Thursday. McLaughlin at least seemed to move ahead of Perine in the pecking order for carries even…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 11 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading rusher Sunday

    McLaughlin had nine carries for 68 yards and caught three of four targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Jets.

    Analysis: McLaughlin wound up receiving 12 combined touches to Samaje Perine's 10, as the pair of backups combined to fill in for injured starter Javonte Williams (hamstring) on Sunday. McLaughlin finished with the stronger fantasy day after catching one of Russell Wilson's two touchdown throws, giving the undrafted free agent two receiving touchdowns in as many weeks. Perine gained 95 total yards on his 10 touches, so the veteran figures to remain in the backfield mix if Williams isn't ready for…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 6:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added work in store Sunday

    McLaughlin and Samaje Perine are in line to see expanded roles Sunday against the Jets with No. 1 back Javonte Williams (quadricep) inactive for the contest, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: When Williams recorded just eight snaps (with two carries and three catches) on offense in last weekend's win over the Bears, Perine took 22 snaps for six carries for 12 yards, with two catches for 23 yards, while McLaughlin handled 16 snaps en route to carrying seven times for 72 yards and catching three passes for 32 yards and a touchdown. This time around, Dwayne Washington is in reserve, with Perine and McLaughlin on track to share the bulk of the team's Week 5 backfield work. Of the two,…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive after Williams' injury

    McLaughlin rushed seven times for 72 yards while catching all three of his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 win over Chicago.

    Analysis: McLaughlin was Denver's most effective running back after Javonte Williams' (hip) early exit, while Samaje Perine mustered only 35 scrimmage yards on six carries and two targets. McLaughlin caught an 18-yard touchdown on a screen in the first quarter, then showcased his shiftiness with a 31-yard run in the third. The 5-foot-7 undrafted rookie out of Youngstown State -- who had a touchdown run in Week 2 -- has likely earned a permanent role on offense moving forward, regardless of Williams'…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Handles five carries in loss

    McLaughlin rushed five times for 15 yards in Sunday's 70-20 loss to the Dolphins

    Analysis: McLaughlin's 13 offensive snaps and five rushes Sunday were both high-water marks for the rookie in his young career. The 23-year-old running back was unable to get much going with his limited touches, as the entire offense tried to dig itself out of a blowout throughout the contest. Despite McLaughlin's talent, he remains off the fantasy radar with such few opportunities in Denver's offense. Barring an injury to Javonte Williams or Samaje Perine, the Youngstown State product can be ignored for…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits pay dirt in loss

    McLaughlin carried once for five yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-33 loss to the Commanders.

    Analysis: Despite playing just three offensive snaps in Week 2, McLaughlin made the most of his one carry by finding the end zone for the first time in a regular-season contest. The rookie running back has now seen the field for eight offensive snaps through two weeks, but he is continuing to prove that he can be a playmaker for Denver's offense. Unfortunately, McLaughlin remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes, as his minimal usage likely won't afford him enough opportunities for consistent…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays five offensive snaps in debut

    McLaughlin caught his only target for minus-7 yards and failed to record a single carry in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: Following an impressive preseason, McLaughlin's regular season debut left much to be desired. The rookie operated as the Broncos' No. 3 running back behind Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine. McLaughlin's five offensive snaps came in far behind the veterans, with Williams and Perine each seeing 29 snaps. With Williams healthy and Perine factoring in frequently, there weren't many opportunities left for the 22-year-old. Despite his talent, McLaughlin will likely find it difficult to see…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 12 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Poised to contribute in 2023

    McLaughlin could have an immediate impact this season as Denver's No. 3 running back, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: After an outstanding training camp and preseason, McLaughlin has done everything he can to impress the Broncos' coaching staff and earn a spot as one of the team's three running backs behind Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine. The undrafted rookie has proven to be a playmaker, and it's possible that head coach Sean Payton, who is known to use multiple backs, could find ways to get him touches. McLaughlin's speed, vision and acceleration through holes make him an attractive option out of the…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 4 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Earn roster spot, impresses vets

    McLaughlin won a spot on the Broncos' initial 53-man roster and made a strong impression on the team's veterans during training camp and the preseason, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey noted Wednesday that numerous veterans have taken notice of McLaughlin, an undrafted rookie out of Youngstown State who joins Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine as one of three running backs on the roster. While he's unlikely to get many touches Week 1 against the Raiders, if any, McLaughlin is at least worth monitoring for dynasty leagues after he scored four touchdowns during the preseason.

    Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 6:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shows well in Saturday's start

    McLaughlin rushed 10 times for 48 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of five targets for 13 yards in the Broncos' 41-0 preseason win over the Rams on Saturday night.

    Analysis: McLaughlin was the first Broncos running back to log a touch and finished as the team leader in rushing yards. The undrafted rookie has been a pleasant surprise this summer, wrapping up the exhibition slate with 21 carries for 113 yards and three scores while adding seven catches for 33 yards and a touchdown. Consequently, McLaughlin could well have earned a No. 4 running back job, considering he arguably outperformed Tony Jones and Tyler Badie.

    Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 10:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone twice in loss

    McLaughlin rushed seven times for 45 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for eight yards and another score in Saturday's 21-20 preseason loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: McLaughlin continues to impress with the Broncos, as the undrafted rookie accounted for Denver's only offensive points Saturday. The 22-year-old running back has continuously impressed during training camp with both his play and his dedication to learning the offense. If McLaughlin continues to turn heads, he has a solid chance to move up the depth chart behind Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine. It's important to note McLaughlin was also used as a returner, running a kickoff back 44 yards in…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 21 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Impressing at camp

    McLaughlin is standing out in practice and catching the attention of head coach Sean Payton, Chad Jensen of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Despite being an undrafted rookie, McLaughlin is turning heads thus far in camp for all of the right reasons. The 5-foot-7, 187-pound running back is impressing in practice, prompting Payton to say, "He has a little burst, and there's some toughness to him." Beyond his play on the field, McLaughlin's dedication has not gone unnoticed by his coach. "He's the first one here," Payton said. "I don't know what time he gets here in the morning, but it's pretty early. He's a guy you root for."…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 2 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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