Finishes with 120 total yards

Gordon carried the ball 19 times for 58 yards and a touchdown, and he caught all four of his targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 26-10 win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Gordon probably should have tallied a receiving touchdown on a brilliantly drawn screen play in the second quarter, but he ran into his own offensive lineman near the 10-yard line. Thankfully for fantasy owners, Gordon converted a goal-line carry later in the drive, tallying his sixth touchdown in five weeks. The star running back inexplicably wasn't used during the team's final drive that took place over 11 plays and exceeded five minutes, but reports afterwards didn't hint at Gordon suffering…read more

Totals 159 yards in win

Gordon rushed 15 times for 104 yards and caught seven of his 10 targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-27 win over the 49ers. He also added a two-point conversion.

Analysis: Gordon caught a six-yard pass from Philip Rivers to cap off the Chargers' first drive of the second half for a 23-17 lead. Later on in the same quarter, the 25-year-old was very fortunate not to lose a fumble close to the San Francisco end zone. The performance marked Gordon's first 100-yard rushing effort of the season and his third straight game with a touchdown. He'll look to keep rolling Week 5 at home against Oakland.

Scores touchdown in loss

Gordon carried the ball 15 times for 80 yards and a score during Sunday's 35-23 loss to the Rams. He also caught two of his four targets for four yards.

Analysis: Gordon was arguably the Chargers' most explosive player Sunday, ripping off multiple 20-plus yard runs on the afternoon which culminated in a season high in rushing yards. Despite the strong running performance, it was a bit odd to see Gordon targeted so infrequently in the passing game after the fourth-year running back averaged 10 targets through the first two weeks of the season. That should change next week when the Chargers take on the 49ers, who have allowed the third-most receptions (26)…read more

Listed as full participant

Gordon (neck) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Gordon sustained an unspecified upper-body injury during the Chargers' 31-20 win over the Bills last Sunday, with Los Angeles deeming it a neck issue in their first practice report of Week 3. More important than the specificity of Gordon's injury is the fact that he was on the practice field at full capacity, putting him on track to suit up this weekend in a difficult matchup with the Rams.

Suffers upper body injury in win

Gordon suffered an upper body injury early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 31-20 win over the Bills. according to Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com. He finished the contest with 64 total yards and three touchdowns.

Analysis: Coach Anthony Lynn dismissed the notion that his star running back might have suffered a serious injury, suggesting Gordon was simply sore and fatigued. The fourth-year player left Sunday's game at the 11:56 mark in the fourth quarter and did not return, but by that point the Chargers already held a comfortable lead over their opposition. Should Gordon play next week, he'll face a surging Rams squad that has outscored opponents by 67-13 tally through the first two weeks of the season.

Tallies three TDs in Week 2

Gordon recorded nine carries for 28 yards and a touchdown and added six receptions (on seven targets) for 38 yards and two more scores during Sunday's 31-20 win at Buffalo.

Analysis: Gordon was less efficient as a runner (3.1 YPC) than he was in the opener (4.3 per), but he again made a significant impact as a receiver with at least half a dozen catches for the second game in a row. He made his greatest mark in the red zone, though, with a trio of TDs coming from 20 yards out on the ground and nine and two yards through the air, all of them in the first half. The effort was his second outing with three scores in three-plus seasons as a pro, and first since Oct. 23, 2016 in…read more

Posts first 100-yard receiving game of career

Gordon carried the ball 15 times for 64 yards and caught nine of 13 targets for a career-high 102 yards in Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Gordon wasn't able to get much going on the ground, and with the Chargers trailing in the second half, quarterback Philip Rivers used him on a plethora of checkdowns. His receiving numbers have improved in each of his first three years in the league, so it's quite possible we'll see even better production from Gordon in the passing game in 2018.

Ready for 2018

Gordon (personal) is good to go for the regular season, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.

Analysis: Gordon was away from the team during preseason Week 3 to deal with a family matter and, as is customary for elite running backs, didn't take the field in the Chargers' exhibition finale. No matter, he'll be good for his typical workhorse role in 2018 after accounting for 21.4 touches per game a season ago.

Misses preseason game for personal matters

Gordon (personal) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Saints.

Analysis: Gordon didn't play in order to tend to a family matter, leaving Austin Ekeler to work as the Chargers' featured running back. Gordon was the one on the field for 25 of the team's 29 first-team snaps during the first two preseason games, though -- including four-of-five snaps on third down -- so look for him to instantly reassume workhorse responsibilities when the games start to matter.

Registers first touchdown in preseason

Gordon carried the ball 10 times for 35 yards, caught both of his targets for 18 yards and also scored a touchdown in the Chargers' 24-14 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday.

Analysis: Gordon played just three drives, but he looked explosive in his limited touches bursting for a 14-yard carry that led to a two-yard touchdown three plays later. The 25-year-old remains an integral part of what figures to be a dynamic Chargers offense and has drawn rave reviews throughout training camp for his improved route running. Gordon makes for a solid cornerstone late in the first round or early in the second round of most drafts.

Gordon said he is working to diversify his route running, ESPN.com's Eric D. Williams reports.

Analysis: Gordon caught 99 of 140 targets for 895 yards and six TDs in 29 games the past two seasons, with his talent as an open-field runner making up for a subpar catch rate (70.7 percent) for a running back. He did nice work on screen passes and check-downs, but he knows that he needs to become comfortable with a wider array of routes to take another step as a pass catcher. The Chargers surely would appreciate any progress, as they'll need more out of their running backs and wide receivers after…read more

Fifth-year option exercised

The Chargers officially picked up Gordon's fifth-year contract option Wednesday.

Analysis: Gordon's 2017 mark of 3.9 yards per carry doesn't jump off the page, but he did rank among the league leaders in volume, rushing 284 times for 1,105 yards and eight touchdowns, with 58 catches for 476 yards and another four scores. Only Le'Veon Bell, LeSean McCoy and Todd Gurley handled more touches than Gordon, who had minimal help late in the season after Austin Ekeler suffered a broken left hand. The Chargers didn't invest much in their backfield during the draft or free agency, merely…read more

The Chargers are slated to pick up Gordon's fifth-year option, a move that would keep the 25-year-old under contract with the team through the 2019 season, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis: Gordon logged 284 carries for 1,105 yards and eight rushing TDs in 16 games last season, while adding 58 catches for 476 yards and four receiving scores. The 2015 first-rounder remains firmly atop the Chargers' running back depth chart, with Austin Ekeler and Russell Hansbrough also under contract with the team. Given that context, it's inevitable that depth at the position will be added, either through this week's draft or via free agency, with the likes of C.J. Anderson, DeMarco Murray and…read more

The Chargers may look to acquire another running back during the offseason in an effort to manage Gordon's workload, ESPN's Eric D. Williams reports.

Analysis: Despite the emergence of undrafted rookie Austin Ekeler, who finished his first campaign with 539 total yards and five touchdowns, Williams suggests the Chargers might be eager to acquire another backup more along the lines of an "early-down bruiser", presumably to spell Gordon in short-yardage situations. While Gordon did cross the 1,000-yard rushing threshold for the first time in his career, he once again failed to average more than four yards per carry, joining Leonard Fournette as the only…read more

Gordon (ankle) carried the ball 17 times for 93 yards and also caught six of his seven targets for 31 yards in the 30-10 shellacking of the Raiders on Sunday.

Analysis: You couldn't tell Gordon was limited in practice all week with a sprained ankle, as the third-year running back posted his second highest yards-per-carry average (5.5) of 2017 in a dominating performance to close the season. While the 24-year-old missed out on averaging at least four yards-per-carry for a third consecutive season, Gordon did cross the 1,000-yard threshold for the first time in his career, and also set a career-high in receptions and receiving yards. The do-it-all running back…read more

Will play Sunday vs. Raiders

Gordon (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Analysis: After Gordon sprained his left ankle in the 14-7 win over the Jets in Week 16, it initially didn't appear promising that he would be able to make it back in time for the regular-season finale, but he received the green light after logging limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday. Though Gordon incurred no issues in pregame warmups, there's still some concern regarding how long he'll able to hold up Sunday due to the ankle injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With that in mind,…read more

Expected to play Sunday

Gordon (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Raiders, a league source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Analysis: Gordon is listed as questionable on the official injury report. Gordon appeared to be moving okay Friday while running routes at practice, so this report adds to the outlook that he will play. However, this report isn't his official status so fantasy owners will need to check his availability before Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff.

Listed as questionable for Week 17

Gordon (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Analysis: We'd expect Gordon to give it a go Sunday, with the Chargers still in the playoff hunt, but that may not be confirmed until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff, upon the release of the team's Week 17 inactives. Per ESPN's Eric D. Williams, Gordon appeared to be moving okay Friday while running routes at practice, which supports the notion that the running back should be able to tough things out in Week 17.

The Chargers listed Gordon (ankle) as a limited practice participant Thursday.

Analysis: It was thought that the running back would be listed as a non-participant, but evidently he got some work in Thursday. Assuming his ankle responds fine to the work he put in, Gordon would appear to be headed toward active status Sunday against the Raiders. More on his status no later than Friday, when the Chargers release their final Week 17 injury report.

Absent for another practice

Gordon (ankle) won't practice Thursday, but Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is optimistic the running back will turn in a limited session Friday.

Analysis: Gordon isn't abandoning hope of playing in the season finale against the Raiders, but he'll almost certainly carry an injury designation heading into the weekend after Lynn more or less confirmed the 24-year-old won't practice fully at any point this week. Though the swelling around the sprained left ankle Gordon sustained in the Week 16 win over the Jets is said to be minimal, it appears he'll have to play through pain if he ultimately suits up Sunday. In the event Gordon isn't able to…read more

Not practicing despite optimism

Gordon (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said he considers the running back day-to-day, which meshes with Gordon's own optimism that he'll be able to play through the injury Sunday against the Raiders. He wore a walking boot in the aftermath of Sunday's 14-7 win over the Jets, but further testing nonetheless confirmed that he's merely dealing with a sprained left ankle. With the swelling already subsiding to a significant degree as of Wednesday morning, Gordon hopes to be available for a game that the…read more

Optimistic about Week 17 availability

Gordon is dealing with minimal swelling around his sprained left ankle and is optimistic about his chances of playing Sunday against the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Gordon was donning a walking boot after injuring the ankle in the Week 16 victory over the Jets, but it sounds like he received favorable reports from doctors when he was evaluated Tuesday. While it's still likely that Gordon's practice reps will be monitored carefully throughout the week, the running back could be ready to go by Sunday if his swelling continues to subside in the days to come. Even if that's the case, Gordon probably won't be 100 percent healthy for the regular-season finale,…read more

Potential game-time call Week 17

Head coach Anthony Lynn said Monday that Gordon (ankle) could be a game-time decision for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Raiders, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com. "He's seeing the doctors tomorrow [Tuesday], and we'll know more about Melvin as we get going here," Lynn relayed. "But he's another guy that's probably going to come down to the end of the week."

Analysis: In the aftermath of the Chargers' ugly 14-7 win against the Jets on Sunday, it was revealed Gordon hurt his ankle during the game. As of Monday, Gordon's left foot is encased in a walking boot, likely as a precautionary measure than anything nefarious. In any case, his status is worth monitoring as the week goes on, as his services will be needed to put the Chargers in their best position to earn a playoff berth.

Runs for 81 yards Sunday, but tweaks ankle

Gordon, who recorded 19 carries for 81 yards and a TD in Sunday's 14-7 win over the Jets, sustained an ankle injury in the contest.

Analysis: Gordon also caught three passes for 47 yards Sunday, to complete a solid Week 16 fantasy stat line, but his status will need to be monitored as the Chargers' regular season finale approaches. With Austin Ekeler dealing with a hand injury, Branden Oliver served as Gordon's top backup this week, logging eight carries for nine yards.

Gordon carried 19 times for 78 yards and a touchdown Saturday against the Chiefs. He also caught six of eight targets for 91 yards in the 30-13 loss.

Analysis: Gordon churned out yardage to the tune of 4.1 yards per carry against a tough Chiefs front and found the end zone from two yards out in the second quarter. He assumed a pass-catching role as his team got behind on the scoreboard, totaling a season high in receiving yardage thanks in large part to a 49-yard long gain. Despite the disappointing result for his team, Gordon put forth a tremendous effort for his fantasy owners and has now found the end zone in back-to-back weeks. He'll look to carry…read more

Gordon carried 22 times for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Redskins. He added one catch (on three targets) for five yards.

Analysis: Gordon's score came on a one-yard run in the third quarter that effectively iced the game for Los Angeles. While the third-year running back has netted a disappointing 3.3 yards-per-carry average over his last five outings, his usage is tough to ignore, as he is on pace for 282 carries this season. Up next for Gordon is a Chiefs defense that ranked 30th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game entering Week 14. With the Chargers on an absolute roll offensively, Gordon is a nice option in…read more

Gordon carried the ball 19 times for 77 yards and also caught all four of his targets for 29 yards in the 19-10 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Analysis: Gordon managed to rip off a 29-yard run late in the third quarter to pad his numbers somewhat, but it was yet another average day for the former first-round pick otherwise. The good news is that backup Austin Ekeler didn't fare much better, carrying the ball just four times while seeing three targets compared to Gordon's four. At least in points-per-reception leagues, the Wisconsin product's multi-faceted involvement in the offense makes him a near start most weeks. With games against the…read more

Gordon carried the ball 21 times for 65 yards and caught three passes for 23 yards in the 28-6 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.

Analysis: Gordon was rarely needed Thursday, as the Chargers absolutely decimated their opposition through the air. The third-year running back has now posted a yards-per-carry average under 3.5 for the seventh time in 11 games this season, but his modest receiving numbers and nine total touchdowns likely have been a saving grace for fantasy owners who invested a high pick in the Wisconsin alum. The 24-year-old does appear to have a firm grasp on the majority of the carries out of the backfield, touting…read more

Gordon carried 20 times for 80 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 54-24 victory over the Bills. He caught neither of his two targets in the passing game.

Analysis: After splitting carries with Austin Ekeler 16 to 10 in last week's loss to the Jaguars, this time Gordon outpaced his counterpart 20 to six. Along the way he took advantage of a Bills run defense that's been repeatedly gashed in recent weeks to find pay dirt for his fourth time in the past six games. However, outside of a couple long runs -- including his 10-yard touchdown scamper -- Gordon was rather inefficient on a per-touch basis. In fact, the Wisconsin product has only topped 4.0 yards per…read more