Booker carried the ball 79 times in 2017 for 299 yards and a touchdown and added 275 yards on 30 catches in 2017.

Analysis: The numbers look like Booker took a step back in 2017, but that's mostly because he was the lead back for much of 2016 with C.J. Anderson on injured reserve and Anderson came back to have a career-best year in 2017. Booker, in more limited opportunities, averaged almost a full yard more per touch, 5.27 yards to 4.28 yards, in 2017 as compared to his rookie year. There's still work to be done and the stats don't live up to some of the highlights Booker was able to put up this season. The Broncos…read more

Booke ran for 47 yards on eight carries and picked up another 24 yards on five catches during Sunday's 27-11 loss in Washington. He fumbled during the contest.

Analysis: The 71 total yards were Booker's second-highest tally of the year. Booker's lone score of the season came in Week 8 against the Broncos' season-finale opponent, the Chiefs, but Denver's backfield is fairly complex heading into Week 17. On one hand, head coach Vance Joseph has talked up the importance of C.J. Anderson finishing the year with 1,000 yards, a sum he is 54 yards shy of. On the other, Booker and rookie De'Angelo Henderson are likely the future at the position for Denver. Anderson…read more

Booker rushed 11 times for 39 yards, brought in his only target for 10 yards and returned one kickoff for 23 yards in Thursday's 25-13 win over the Colts.

Analysis: Booker played a diversified role, but he still lagged as a distant second behind C.J. Anderson for work in the ground game. The second-year back has been firmly slotted into a complementary role over the last four games, and given Anderson's success Thursday, that doesn't appear likely to change over the season's final pair of contests. The 25-year-old offers some upside through his work in the passing game as well, but his volume remains too scant to trust in the fantasy postseason.

Booker rushed for 22 yards on nine carries and added 12 yards on two catches during Denver' 23-0 beating of the Jets.

Analysis: The 11 touches were just the second time this season Booker broke double digits. The second-year back is in a place of uncertainty as new offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave looks to see what works in Denver's backfield. While Booker is likely the future at the position for Denver, the Broncos seem content with leaning heavily on C.J. Anderson, who averaged 1.71 offensive snaps per touch on 41 offensive snaps during Sunday's game as compared to Booker's more limited usage rate of 2.45 offensive…read more

Booker rushed just twice for eight yards and secured his only target for no gain in Sunday's 35-9 loss to the Dolphins.

Analysis: Thought to be the emerging lead back just two games ago after logging 14 carries versus the Bengals, Booker has tallied just eight rushes and three receptions combined over the subsequent pair of contests. The downturn has coincided with Bill Musgrave's ascension into the offensive coordinator role, and with even Jamaal Charles garnering more opportunities through both the ground and air Sunday, Booker's fantasy stock looks to be decidedly depressed for the time being.

Booker rushed for 11 yards on six carries and added 22 yards on two catches during Sunday's 21-14 loss to Oakland.

Analysis: Booker circled out of the backfield in the second quarter and caught a dime from Paxton Lynch for 19 yards, just barely missing the touchdown. Lynch tossed a pick a few plays later and the rest was all down hill. Booker has seen a sharp uptick in usage in recent weeks and led Denver's backs with 26 offensive snaps on Sunday. With Booker the most likely of Denver's trio of backs to be on the squad in 2018, expect Denver to continue to feed him to see what they have for next year.

Booker carried 14 times for 44 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bengals. He also caught five of six targets for an additional 54 yards.

Analysis: Booker easily had his best game of the year in this one, setting season highs in touches and scrimmage yards. He managed just 3.1 yards per carry, but an effective day as a pass catcher enabled a useful outing for fantasy purposes. Booker's workload has increased in each of the previous three games, culminating in this encouraging performance. With his fantasy value trending upward, the second-year back will look to head the backfield once again next week against the Raiders.

Booker rushed for 24 yards on eight carries and added a five-yard catch during Sunday's 41-16 loss to New England.

Analysis: The Broncos keep teasing Booker's emergence in the offense, lauding his versatility and big-play ability. In practice, the second-year back has topped 40 total yards just twice in six games and has scored once. The Broncos are a meandering offense with three backs splitting carries -- not an ideal situation to hang one's hat on counting for week-to-week production.

Booker rushed for 21 yards on six carries and added nine yards on two catches in Sunday's 51-23 loss in Philadelphia.

Analysis: Booker continues to eek up the depth chart, finishing Sunday with 22 offensive snaps to C.J. Anderson's 23. Whether it was planned before the game to split carries more evenly or if the team just rested Anderson after the game fell out of reach is unclear. The entire Denver backfield is dealing with the same issue right now, namely defenses stacking the box and daring the team to throw. Of the trio, Booker might be least affected as Denver seems more comfortable in moving Booker around the…read more

Booker rushed six times for 40 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 14 receiving yards in Monday night's 29-19 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Booker found pay dirt for the first time this season with a six-yard rush to end the third quarter. While he remains C.J. Anderson's backup and it's hard to know what to expect from Booker on a weekly basis, the second-year pro will be encouraged by his outing Monday.

Booker rushed for six yards on two carries and added 22 yards on three catches in Sunday's 21-0 loss against the Chargers.

Analysis: The Broncos have struggled mightily in recent weeks with defenses keyed-in on stopping the run and forcing Denver to pass down the field. Of the Broncos' backs, Booker might be in best position to solve the problem as the team has continually split him out wide, trying to force opposing linebackers to cover him in space. The Broncos backfield is still run by C.J. Anderson, but expect Booker to get some attention as Denver searches for answers.

Booker caught four of six passes for 78 yards and added a two-yard run in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Giants.

Analysis: Half of Booker's yards came in the fourth quarter with the game out of reach and Trevor Siemian just trying to dump the ball off and pick up yardage quickly. As mentioned during Sunday's telecast, Denver's coaching staff initially thought that Booker had a shot at winning the starting job before his preseason was derailed by a fractured wrist. His uptick in touches from three in Week 4 to five in Week 6 might not seem like much, but the offensive staff is certainly looking for ways to get…read more

Booker rushed for 14 yards on three carries in Denver's 16-10 win over Oakland.

Analysis: Booker saw the field for eight of 64 offensive snaps in his first game back from a wrist injury. Prior to getting hurt, Booker was getting first-team looks in camp, but C.J. Anderson has since taken a stranglehold of the starting job. Booker is likely to get more looks in the future than he got on Sunday, but it's difficult to see him as much of factor with Anderson playing the role of the bellcow and Jamaal Charles looking like his old self in limited opportunities.

Booker is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, the Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Booker, who underwent surgery in late July to repair a fractured wrist, has been practicing fully of late. Per coach Vance Joseph, the 2016 fourth-rounder is coming off a strong week at practice and will thus be re-introduced into the offense in Week 4. It remains to be seen how much work Booker sees out of the gate though, with C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles both in the Broncos' backfield mix. In any case, Booker's return to the lineup Sunday led to De'Angelo Henderson being made inactive by…read more

Booker wasn't listed on the Broncos' Week 4 injury report, but his availability for Sunday's game against the Raiders is up in the air, Andrew Mason of the team's official site reports. "We'll see about 'Book' on Sunday," head coach Vance Joseph said. "To bring 'Book' up [to the active roster on game day], it will have a chain reaction as far as special teams and halfback reps."

Analysis: Through three games, the Broncos have had either C.J. Anderson or Jamaal Charles on the field for all but one offensive snap, while De'Angelo Henderson has been the only running back on the 53-man roster to earn snaps on special teams. Despite recovering from the hairline fracture in his right wrist, activating Booker on game day may not happen for some time due to the success of the aforementioned breakdown of reps and the fact he didn't log one special teams snap as a rookie in 2016.

Booker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Analysis: Booker was a limited participant in practices this week and appears to be recovered from the fractured wrist he suffered in OTAs, but after missing all of training camp, he may need to log more practice time before coach Vance Joseph is comfortable deploying him in games. With both C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles performing well in the Broncos' 2-0 start to the season, there's no need for the team to rush Booker back into game action.

Broncos coach Vance Joseph said Monday that he isn't sure if Booker (wrist) will be ready for Sunday's game in Buffalo, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

Analysis: Week 3 has been the target date for quite some time, but strong starts by C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles could inspire a more cautious approach. Given how well Anderson is playing, Booker doesn't figure to get many snaps whenever he returns. De'Angelo Henderson has been serving as the No. 3 running back and hasn't received a single carry or target.

Booker (wrist) is expected to return to action in Week 3 against the Bills, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Booker has been able to practice on a limited basis this week, but he is not ready for game action just yet. However, it seems he will only need an additional week of rest and recovery in order to be ready to play. Booker figures to slot in behind C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles as the Broncos' third-string running back, but he was expected to see a share of the first-team snaps during training camp prior to his injury, so he won't necessarily be stuck in a depth role all season.

Though Booker (wrist) has returned to the practice field, he is not expected to play Sunday against the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Jhabvala suggests that Booker could be ready for action in Week 3, however. As a result, look for him to be officially ruled out for Sunday's game come Friday, which sets the stage for another week in which C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles head the Denver backfield.

Booker (wrist) was spotted at practice Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

Analysis: It remains to be seen how Booker's participation Wednesday is listed, but his presence on the field suggests that the running back is moving toward a return to game action, after suffering ahairline fracture in his wrist back in July. With C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles on hand and healthy for now, there's no compelling reason to rush Booker back though. Down the road, however, he could factor in, particular if injuries hit his backfield counterparts.

Booker (wrist) is out for Monday's game against the Chargers.

Analysis: Booker was all but ruled out for Week 1 some time ago, with maybe Week 3 proving a more realistic target for return. Jamaal Charles figures to be the primary backup to C.J. Anderson until at least that point.

Booker (fractured wrist) did not practice Friday.

Analysis: Booker hopes to be cleared to practice soon, but Week 1 is not in the cards for him, with C.J. Anderson on track to head the team's rushing attack Monday night against the Chargers.

Booker (wrist) said he could be cleared to return to practice after undergoing a CT scan Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Said to be targeting a Week 3 return, Booker might actually have a shot to be back by Week 2 instead. He'll still miss Monday's opener against the Chargers, leaving Jamaal Charles and De'Angelo Henderson to take on whatever carries starter C.J. Anderson doesn't handle. Booker's role upon returning may depend on how Charles looks in Monday's contest.

Booker (wrist) figures to be on the team's 53-man roster, as opposed to the PUP, after cuts are finalized, according to the team's official site.

Analysis: The news has ramifications on two different levels. One one hand, head coach Vance Joseph has stated that he expects Booker ready to go early in the season - making Booker a more valuable commodity for a Denver offense likely to lean on the run. On the other, keeping a slot open for Booker likely means that another player - perhaps veteran Jamaal Charles gets the bump. When Booker does return to the lineup, he'll be facing a different landscape with the emergence of rookie De'Angelo Henderson,…read more

Booker (wrist) hopes to be ready for Week 3 against the Bills, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Analysis: Booker showed up to watch Wednesday's practice with a brace on his right wrist. This may be the first time he's talked to the media since undergoing surgery in late July to address a hairline fracture. The projected six-week timetable left some hope he'd be ready for Week 1, but it seems he's now resigned to missing the first couple games of the season. His absence has freed up added reps for Jamaal Charles and De'Angelo Henderson behind starter C.J. Anderson, adding further confusion to what…read more

Booker (wrist) should return somewhere near the start of the season and still figures to have a place in Denver's running back rotation, Nick Kosmider of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: C.J. Anderson appears locked in as the Week 1 starter, with Booker tentatively expected to fill the No. 2 role once he's available. Sixth-round rookie De'Angelo Henderson has made a case this preseason for some kind of involvement, and veteran Jamaal Charles hopes to do the same Saturday against the Packers in what will be his lone appearance of the exhibition schedule. Given his rookie-year struggles and the depth of competition, Booker may have serious competition for backup work upon…read more

Head coach Vance Joseph expects Booker (wrist) back by Week 1 or Week 2 of the regular season, Troy Renck of Denver 7 ABC reports.

Analysis: Booker wound up starting much of the second half of his rookie season for Denver after C.J. Anderson went down for the year - flashing both promise and a few ugly games. Booker's roster spot is likely safe, but it's fair to wonder what sort of role he'll step into. Prior to his wrist fracture, Booker was in line to get first-team reps, per Joseph. Now, he's set to enter a backfield stable with a clear leader in Anderson, a surprisingly dynamic rookie in De'Angelo Henderson, and a pair of…read more

Scheduled for Friday surgery

Booker (wrist) will have surgery Friday and is being placed on the preseason PUP list, The Denver Post's Nicki Jhabvala reports.

Analysis: Booker suffered a hairline fracture in his wrist during OTAs and is expected to miss at least six weeks while recovering from surgery. He's in serious danger of missing Week 1, which helps Jamaal Charles' chances of earning a roster spot and a significant role. It also leaves C.J. Anderson with less competition for work and improves rookie sixth-rounder De'Angelo Henderson's odds of sticking with the team. Booker was expected to share first-team reps with Anderson and possibly Charles during…read more

Out 6-8 weeks with wrist injury

Booker is expected to miss up to six-to-eight weeks with an undisclosed wrist injury, Mike Florio of NBC Sports reports.

Analysis: Booker reportedly hurt his wrist in OTAs last month, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post. While it isn't clear if he's needed or will need surgery, this development makes the second-year runner an extremely-likely candidate to be placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list before training camp opens Thursday, paving the way for C.J. Anderson -- and Jamaal Charles, to a lesser extent -- to carry the load at running back until further notice.

Booker and C.J. Anderson will divide up the lion's share of first-team reps during training camp, ESPN's Jeff Legwold reports.

Analysis: Given how perfectly the Broncos' former offensive staff reportedly felt Booker was for their inside-outside zone offense, his rookie season was mostly a disappointment dating back to his first career carry, which he fumbled. While just a blip on the radar screen, his 109-total-yard effort to close out the season against Oakland showed a glimpse of hope of what he can become, and it's a fair bet that Booker will get every opportunity to show what he's made of this season. Despite solid depth,…read more

Less than a year removed from two knee surgeries, Booker hit a rookie wall in 2016, but is poised to improve during his sophomore campaign, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Rumors flew after the 2016 draft that, had Denver not been able to nab Paxton Lynch, Booker was on its radar in the first round. He slid to the fourth, while his quick-twitch style paired with a bruising physique made many wonder how long it would take for Booker to capture Denver's lead job. It ended up being after Week 7, as C.J. Anderson's season-ending knee injury left Booker as Denver's top dog. It didn't work out as Booker averaged just under three yards per carry for the rest of the…read more

Booker rushed for 612 yards and four touchdowns on 174 carries and added 31 catches for 265 yards and a score in 2016.

Analysis: After taking Booker in the fourth round of the 2016 draft, the Broncos made no secret of the fact that they thought they got a steal. Booker didn't always look that way, though, fumbling on his very first play as a Bronco -- his first of four on the season -- and failing to average four yards per rush in 10 of 16 games. The good news is that Denver's attack should be more open in 2017, perhaps more like the spread attack that Booker excelled in at Utah. He also ended 2016 on a high note, a…read more

Booker rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries and added 52 yards and a score on two catches in Sunday's win over the Raiders.

Analysis: The season ended the way the Broncos had hoped it would start for Booker, who scored on an 11 yard off-tackle to start the game and then added a second score on a 43-yard screen on third and long in the second quarter. Booker's uneven rookie season was partially his own doing, but sub-par offensive line play didn't help matters. The line looked decidedly better on Sunday and, with Denver returning to a two-back offense for the first time since rookie fullback Andy Janovich went on injured…read more

Booker handled five carries for 27 yards and gathered in six of 10 passes for 44 yards during Sunday's 33-10 loss at Kansas City.

Analysis: The Broncos may have thrown their expected Week 16 game plan out the window after a blitzkrieg start by the Chiefs, who jumped out to a 21-7 lead by the end of the first quarter. In any case, Booker was a beneficiary due to his all-around skill set. Leading Denver in rushing yards, receptions, receiving yards, and targets, he nearly matched his yards from scrimmage from the previous three games combined, as his 71 yards fell 10 yards shy. Although the defending Super Bowl champions have been…read more

Booker rushed six times for 17 yards and caught two of four targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: Booker didn't receive a carry until late in the first quarter, while Justin Forsett racked up the first seven touches out of the backfield (five rushes, two receptions). Forsett's final stat line wasn't that impressive, but he was more involved, as he had 10 carries for 37 yards and caught four of five targets for 16 yards. Booker's production has dipped lately, so he's hard to trust next week at Kansas City.

Booker rushed for one yard on three carries and added 10 yards on two catches in Sunday's loss to Tennessee.

Analysis: The Broncos just about completely abandoned the run in Sunday's losing effort, with just nine total carries. Newcomer Justin Forsett, a veteran of Gary Kubiak's scheme, collected six of them. Kubiak has provided mixed reviews of Booker's performance and it seems as though the rookie is in position to take a back seat to Forsett. Given that he's averaged just 2.4 yards per carry since becoming the starter in Week 8, a return to a supporting role may be what's best for the Utah product.

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak expects the newly acquired Justin Forsett to have a role in the offense Week 14 against Tennessee, which could affect the workload of Booker, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Booker has been the lead back in Denver since C.J. Anderson went down with a knee injury, but the 24-year-old rookie has yet to see the full potential of this opportunity. He averaged a meager 1.9 YPC in Week 13, though a touchdown did save Booker's fantasy day. On the season, he owns a 3.5 YPC average and has yet to record a 100-yard rushing performance. With former backup Kapri Bibbs (ankle) landing on IR, the Broncos chose to go out and sign veteran Justin Forsett -- a back that is familiar…read more

Booker rushed for 35 yards and a score on 18 carries in Sunday's win over the Jaguars. He added a two-yard catch.

Analysis: Booker plunged in the end zone for the Broncos' lone offensive touchdown in the second quarter, but he was stymied for the most part through the rest of the game. Booker has now failed to reach 3.5 yards per carry in any of the five games since C.J. Anderson went out with an injury. The offensive line is at least partly to blame, but if Kapri Bibbs continues to show some sizzle as a change-of-pace back, it may soon be Booker filling the change-of-pace role.

Booker carried 24 times for 79 yards and caught one of his two targets for an additional 22 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Booker found the sledding tough against a ferocious Chiefs defensive unit, but the sheer volume of his touches and a nice reception in overtime allowed him to grind out serviceable fantasy results. He has been a workhorse out of the backfield since Week 8, but is averaging just three yards per carry in 77 totes in that time. Booker will look to generate yardage more efficiently next week against a lackluster Jaguars run defense.

Booker rushed for 76 yards on 24 carries and added two catches for 12 yards in Sunday's win over New Orleans.

Analysis: Booker showed some ability to move the chains for Denver's running game, particularly early in the game, but that evaporated rather quickly. Booker was held to no or negative yardage on five carries on Sunday, all of them in the second half. Booker's afternoon can be illustrated on Denver's first drive of the second half. He slashed for a nine-yard gain on first and 10, and then was stopped at the line on two consecutive carries. The rookie doesn't have much competition in an inexperienced…read more

Booker is slated to start at running back Sunday against the Saints, but Kapri Bibbs could receive an increased share of the team's backfield work following his strong effort last weekend, the Denver Post reports.

Analysis: With fellow running back Juwan Thompson inactive, Booker and Bibbs will form a one-two backfield punch Sunday, a scenario that should result in Booker, as the lead back, seeing enough touches to maintain fantasy utility. Meanwhile, Bibbs could see enough work to merit a Week 10 fantasy dart for those scrambling for running back help.

Contained to 30 yards from scrimmage Sunday

Booker was contained during Sunday's 30-20 loss in Oakland, recording 10 rushes for 22 yards and hauling in one of three passes for eight yards.

Analysis: Displaying game-breaking ability behind C.J. Anderson at the outset of the season, Booker was a prime candidate to prosper from the additional reps afforded due to the former's meniscus tear. During his first career start in Week 8, though, Booker missed a portion of the contest due to a shoulder injury, which proceeded to limit his practice reps before Friday's full showing. In back-to-back starts, he's now averaged just 2.6 yards per carry and 6.3 yards per reception, paving the way for his…read more

Injury designation removed

Booker (shoulder) does not have an injury designation after fully practicing Friday.

Analysis: Booker was limited prior to Friday's full session, but that increase in activity was enough to clear him from the Broncos' injury report ahead of Sunday night's showdown with the Raiders. As a result, Booker will be available to make his second career start this weekend versus an Oakland team with the league's third-worst defense.

Booker (shoulder) was limited at practice once again Thursday.

Analysis: More on Booker's status Friday, but we'll have to see if the Broncos' new top RB ends up drawing an official questionable designation for Sunday night's game against the Raiders, or is removed from the team's Week 9 injury report altogether.

Booker (shoulder was limited at practice Wednesday, the Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Booker injured his shoulder on the first series of this past Sunday's win over the Chargers, but ended up playing through the pain, en route to logging 54 out of a possible 65 snaps on offense, while carrying 19 times for 54 yards and a TD. His status is worth monitoring as the week rolls along, but expect him to continue to head the Denver backfield in Week 9's game against the Raiders, an 8:30 ET kickoff Sunday night.

Booker rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries and added 30 yards on five catches in Sunday's win over the Chargers. He fumbled during the contest. He left the game briefly with a shoulder injury, but returned.

Analysis: Booker was unable to fulfill the promise of last week's 83-yard performance, failing to average three yards per carry on Sunday. Booker dashed around the left side for a three-yard score to put Denver up by two scores in the third quarter, but fumbled away a scoring opportunity on the very next drive, the ball swatted out of his hands as he dived for the end zone. The Chargers' top-10 rush defense was a tough test for the rookie's first start. He's shown, in limited touches, that he can be…read more

Booker's teammate, C.J. Anderson, is slated to undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee, Mike Klis of 9News.com reports.

Analysis: With Anderson's recovery expected to be in the eight-to-12 week range, Booker now profiles as the Broncos' top back, with Kapri Bibbs on hand to serve in a backup capacity and the team likely to add further backfield depth in short order. Booker's fantasy value thus gets a huge and immediate bump, making him a must-add in any format where he's still available on the waiver wire.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that Booker's teammate, C.J. Anderson, is expected to be out for a few weeks with a knee injury.

Analysis: Booker, who carried 17 times for 83 yards Monday night against the Texans, thus gets an immediate boost in fantasy value, while Kapri Bibbs figures to move up a notch in the team's backfield pecking order and Juwan Thompson is now a candidate to be promoted from the Broncos' practice squad.

Booker rushed 17 times for 83 yards and a touchdown, while catching one pass for four yards in Monday's win over the Texans.

Analysis: Booker really flashed Monday night, continuing what's been a steady ascent to start his rookie year. The fourth-rounder's 17 carries actually topped teammate C.J. Anderson's 16 totes, and although Anderson finished with over 100 yards, Booker's 83 still coincided with 4.9 yards per carry. Prior to Monday, Booker hadn't received double-digit carries in a game. Booker also scored his first career touchdown with a one-yard plunge during the third quarter, capping off his best performance yet. With…read more

Booker could receive additional work moving forward, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports. "We've got to give Book some opportunities, he's doing some good stuff," head coach Gary Kubiak said Monday. "When he's had the opportunities he's done some really good things. As a young player we're trying to get him going as far as protections and those type of things and he's starting to handle himself better."

Analysis: Since a brief three-carry showing in Week 1, Booker's touches have ranged between five and 10 per game over the last five outings, averaging 4.9 YPC and gathering in eight of 11 passes for 65 yards. Meanwhile, No. 1 running back C.J. Anderson hasn't reached 4.0 YPC or 100 yards from scrimmage in any contest during that stretch. Due to the four-year, $18 million investment made in Anderson in the offseason, he likely isn't in danger of losing his job, but Booker appears deserving of an expanded…read more

Booker tallied 46 yards on five rushes and secured both of his targets for seven yards in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: Although Booker received one less carry than last week, he equaled the career-best 46 rushing yards he'd managed in Week 2 versus the Colts. He also had some modest involvement in the passing game once again following a career-high four catches in Week 5, and ripped off an impressive 17-yard run in the third quarter that was his longest to date. The 24-year-old rookie has been more efficient on a per-carry basis than C.J. Anderson over the last three games and could therefore continue seeing an…read more

Booker rushed for 23 yards on six carries and added 36 yards on four catches in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.

Analysis: The 10 touches tied a career high for Booker. The rookie has been limited to just under four yards per carry in a mere 29 rushes this season, a mediocre sum, but the figure looks better when compared to C.J. Anderson's 3.5 yards per carry on 84 rushes. Considering Anderson's recent slump, Booker might be in line for more looks down the line.

Booker rushed for 30 yards on seven carries in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: The game was Booker's second busiest thus far this season in terms of touches and the rookie is slowly beginning to see the field more and more - his offensive snaps increasing week to week, up to 18 on Sunday. C.J. Anderson has reached 20 touches in three of the season's first four games, so he remains a major hurdle between Booker and more playing time. The veteran has struggled a bit recently, however, with three straight games with less four yards per carry. The more Booker sees the field,…read more

Booker rushed for eight yards on four carries and caught one pass for 17 yards in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Analysis: A week after a 10-touch performance against Indianapolis, Booker was back to limited duty against the Bengals. Part of the step back can be attributed to the Bengals' stingy rush defense and the Broncos' efforts in airing it out. Still, two of Booker's first three games have ended with five or fewer touches and less than three yards per carry. Even if the team sees him as a future challenger to C.J. Anderson's role as top back, it's clear that that time is not right around the corner.