The Broncos took more than one loss on Sunday against the Raiders.
Second-year running back Javonte Williams exited Denver's 32-23 defeat early in the second quarter with a right knee injury incurred on a tackle by Chandler Jones and Maxx Crosby.
Williams was helped off the field by trainers and then carted off the field to the locker room where underwent further evaluation and ultimately ruled out for the game. Here is video of the play in which the injury occurred:
#Broncos RB Javonte Williams was been ruled out with a knee injury after this play
— Sports Injury Central (@SICscore) October 2, 2022
Injury analysis⏩https://t.co/vwciP0RiwW pic.twitter.com/5gqkC2LNpB
Williams finished the game with 28 yards on 10 carries. He also caught a pass for a loss of a yard in the contest.
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The Sporting News has the latest updates on Williams, his injury and outlook for the rest of the season.
What is Javonte Williams' injury?
Williams has a torn right ACL, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. He reports it to be a season-ending injury:
#Broncos RB Javonte Williams suffered a torn ACL in Sunday’s loss to the #Raiders, per source. His season is over. pic.twitter.com/4z8SgHnPhr
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 3, 2022
Moreover, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that Williams also suffered additional injuries, adding more time needed for him to recover.
Not only does #Broncos RB Javonte Williams have a torn ACL, but the MRI revealed a a torn LCL and posterior lateral corner, sources say. A significant injury and a long road back.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 3, 2022
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How long is Javonte Williams out?
Williams' injury is season-ending, per multiple reports. He will not be able to return to play in 2022, though the exact timing of his return to football activities has yet to be determined.
He finishes the season with 47 carries for 204 yards and 16 catches for 76 yards. That follows a promising rookie campaign in which he rushed 203 times for 903 yards (4.4 yards per carry) and four touchdowns. He also had 43 catches for 316 yards and another three scores.
With him out, Denver will likely give more carries to Melvin Gordon, who has 37 carries for 139 yards and a score this year, on top of four lost fumbles this season. Mike Boone also figures to feature in the backfield rotation.
