JALEEL MCLAUGHLIN NEWS

RB Jaleel McLaughlin on Bo Nix's second-half response vs. Jets: 'He knows what it takes to win' Running back Jaleel McLaughlin discusses the Broncos' performance in a 10-9 win over the Jets, how he saw Bo Nix respond and more.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Produces 46 yards McLaughlin ran for 46 yards on nine carries against the Jets on Sunday, adding one reception for zero yards on one target.

Impact McLaughlin's previous single-game high for rushing yardage was 27 on 10 carries in Week 1, so the 46 yards against the Jets was a welcome improvement. The Denver defense was dominant Sunday, giving the offense the luxury of leaning on the run game longer even when returns weren't immediately good. The Broncos kept wearing down the Jets defense over the course of the game, however, and started running with more ease in the second half. McLaughlin still functioned behind Javonte Williams, who ran for 77 yards on 16 carries, but perhaps the victory will give reason for coach Sean Payton to pursue a similar offensive template in upcoming weeks. The Las Vegas defense could prove more vulnerable in Week 5 than the Jets did Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces 46 yards McLaughlin ran for 46 yards on nine carries against the Jets on Sunday, adding one reception for zero yards on one target.

Impact McLaughlin's previous season high for rushing yardage was 27 on 10 carries in Week 1, so the 46 yards against the Jets was a welcome improvement. The Denver defense was dominant Sunday, giving the offense the luxury of leaning on the run game longer even when returns weren't immediately good. The Broncos kept wearing down the Jets defense over the course of the game, however, and started running with more ease in the second half. McLaughlin still functioned behind Javonte Williams, who ran for 77 yards on 16 carries, but perhaps the victory will give reason for coach Sean Payton to pursue a similar offensive template in upcoming weeks. The Las Vegas defense could prove more vulnerable in Week 5 than the Jets did Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six touches against Tampa Bay McLaughlin rushed five times for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Buccaneers. He added one catch on his lone target for seven yards.

Impact McLaughlin continues to see limited usage in a timeshare with Javonte Williams, however both backs were outpaced by teammate Tyler Badie in Week 3. Badie rushed nine times for 70 yards while both McLaughlin and Williams handled just five carries each. The Broncos rushing attack has struggled to start the season, and it could be headed toward a three-way split with Badie's solid performance Sunday. Despite his underwhelming outing, the 24-year-old McLaughlin scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to salvage what was an inefficient day for the second-year back. The Youngstown State product will be difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production from week to week, and up next for the Broncos is a Week 4 matchup with the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six touches against Tampa Bay McLaughlin rushed five times for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Buccaneers. He added one catch on his lone target for seven yards.

Impact McLaughlin continues to see limited usage in a timeshare with Javonte Williams, however both backs were outpaced by teammate Tyler Badie in Week 3. Badie rushed nine times for 70 yards while both McLaughlin and Williams handled just five carries each. The Broncos rushing attack has struggled to start the season, and it could be headed toward a three-way split with Badie's solid performance Sunday. Despite his underwhelming outing, the 24-year-old McLaughlin scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to salvage what was an inefficient day for the second-year back. The Youngstown State product will be difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production from week to week, and up next for the Broncos is a Week 4 matchup with the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RB Jaleel McLaughlin rushes for 1-yard touchdown | Broncos at Buccaneers Running back Jaleel McLaughlin finds the end zone on fourth down to extend the Broncos' lead over the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Less involved in Week 2 McLaughlin rushed three times for six yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.

Impact After leading Denver's running backs in touches in Week 1, McLaughlin took a backseat to teammate Javonte Williams against the Steelers. The second-year back played just 17 of the Broncos' offensive snaps in the contest, well behind Williams who was on the field for 40 snaps. McLaughlin also failed to see a target in the passing game, though he saw a healthy five targets in Week 1. With that said, the 24-year-old has an explosive skill set, yet he has been unable to produce efficiently in Denver's struggling offense as the second option out of the backfield. Next up for for McLaughlin and the Broncos is a road matchup with the Buccaneers in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Most touches in Week 1 loss McLaughlin carried the ball 10 times for 27 yards and caught all five targets for just one yard in Sunday's 26-20 loss to Seattle.

Impact McLaughlin finished the day with five more touches than co-starter Javonte Williams. Neither tailback performed well in quarterback Bo Nix's first start after each averaged less than three yards per carry. Sunday's workload bodes well for McLaughlin's fantasy managers heading into next Sunday's tilt against Pittsburgh, but neither back looks appealing following underwhelming starts.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Second in RB rotation again McLaughlin rushed three times for 17 yards and caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 27-2 preseason win over the Packers.

Impact McLaughlin was the second running back into the game for Denver after Javonte Williams, working ahead of Audric Estime and Samaje Perine. He handled only four touches in this game after logging nine in the preseason opener against the Colts. McLaughlin is seemingly locked in as Williams' top backup, so it's possible neither of them will play much in next Sunday's preseason finale against the Cardinals as Denver sorts out the rest of its backfield depth chart.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaleel McLaughlin shows off wheels on 12-yard rush | Broncos vs. Packers Running back Jaleel McLaughlin shows off his wheels on a 12-yard rush against the Packers.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Handles seven carries against Colts McLaughlin rushed seven times for 30 yards and caught two of his three targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 34-30 preseason win over the Colts.

Impact McLaughlin played 19 offensive snaps in the Broncos' preseason opener, the most of any Denver running back. The 23-year-old is entering his second season competing for a spot on Denver's depth chart with fellow running backs Javonte Williams, Samaje Perine and Audric Estime. McLaughlin has impressed Denver's coaching staff this offseason, though Williams projects as the favorite for early-down work headed into the 2024 campaign. With Perine likely to handle work on passing downs and Estime profiling as more of an early-down back, it may prove difficult for McLaughlin to handle a consistent workload this season.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

QB Bo Nix fires 22-yard completion to RB Jaleel McLaughlin Quarterback Bo Nix connects with running back Jaleel McLaughlin for 22-yard gain to send the Broncos' offense into the red zone.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

RB Jaleel McLaughlin on his mindset: 'I'm always striving to get better at something' Running back Jaleel McLaughlin discusses his approach to 2024, Denver's running back competition and advice he has shared with rookies on th...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Returns healthy for OTAs McLaughlin (head) has been participating in OTAs, Isaiah J. Downing of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.

Impact McLaughlin played all 17 games for the Broncos in 2023 after going undrafted out of Youngstown State last spring, averaging 5.4 yards on 76 carries and 5.2 yards on 31 receptions. He seems to be healthy after suffering a head injury Week 18, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll have a role in Denver's crowded backfield in 2024. The team still has Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine under contract and recently brought in fifth-round pick Audric Estime and undrafted free agent Blake Watson. Listed at 5-foot-7 and 187 pounds, McLaughlin is the smallest of the bunch, though perhaps the quickest.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 yards to 41 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 again play a role in Denver's season finale against the Raiders on Sunday. The Broncos have been eliminated from playoff contention, and with McLaughlin outperforming Williams of late, there appears to be a chance that the former gets the bulk of the workload against in Las Vegas.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jahlani Tavai sparks Patriots takeaway after jarring ball loose from McLaughlin New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai forces a Patriots takeaway after jarring ball loose from Denver Broncos running back Jaleel Mc...

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • NFL.COM

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DECEMBER 25, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 visit the Lions in Week 15.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 fantasy purposes. McLaughlin and the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 14 matchup.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaleel McLaughlin Odds and Prop Bets vs. Browns – NFL Week 12 2023

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • Data Skrive

Reels in five grabs 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.

Impact McLaughlin was largely an afterthought in the Broncos' ground attack Sunday, handling just one carry for the first time since Week 2. Instead, the rookie running back was involved more in the passing game as he was able to secure a season-high five catches in the contest. With starter Javonte Williams taking over a larger share of the workload in Denver, McLaughlin has seen his playing time diminish in recent weeks, with Sunday marking the second straight week in which he played just 15 percent of offensive snaps. Barring injuries, McLaughlin should remain off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Browns.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • NFL.COM

Jaleel McLaughlin Odds and Prop Bets vs. Vikings – NFL Week 11 2023

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NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • Data Skrive

Jaleel McLaughlin Odds and Prop Bets vs. Bills – NFL Week 10 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Jaleel McLaughlin when the Broncos clash with the Bills during week 10.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • Data Skrive