Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams is set to make his first NFL start Sunday night at Kansas City after Melvin Gordon missed a third consecutive practice Friday.
Gordon, who sustained a hip injury early in last week’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers but returned to the game, is listed as doubtful to face the Chiefs.
In the Broncos’ division-of-labor tailback set-up, Gordon has started all 11 games and has 135 carries for 605 yards and five touchdowns. Williams has 117 carries for 568 yards and two touchdowns.
Minus Gordon, the Broncos would move Mike Boone (no carries in seven offensive snaps this year) up to No.