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.
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' availability in Week 5 against the Jets.
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Samaje Perine
RB | DEN
In line to take field Sunday
Perine (knee) is expected to be active for Sunday's Week 14 game versus the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Samaje Perine
RB | DEN
Questionable after missed practice
Perine is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers with a knee injury.
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR | DEN
Takes every rep Thursday
Mims (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR | DEN
Bothered by ribs
Mims was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a rib injury, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
Adam Trautman
TE | DEN
Another underwhelming performance
Trautman secured one of his two targets for six yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans.
Samaje Perine
RB | DEN
Minimal involvement in Week 13
Perine rushed once for one yard and caught both of his targets for five yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans.
Russell Wilson
QB | DEN
Three turnovers in loss
Wilson completed 15 of his 26 passes for 186 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans. He added 10 rushes for 44 yards and an additional score.
Jerry Jeudy
WR | DEN
Tallies 51 yards
Jeudy recorded three receptions on four targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans.
Javonte Williams
RB | DEN
Held to 70 total yards
Williams rushed the ball 13 times for 46 yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans. He added three catches on three targets for 24 yards.
Courtland Sutton
WR | DEN
Scores ninth touchdown
Sutton recorded two receptions on seven targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans.