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Chargers RB Melvin Gordon Says He Needs More Carries to Get into Rhythm

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has struggled in the two games since his return from a holdout, and he believes a small workload is the culprit.

According to ESPN's Eric D. Williams, Gordon feels he will become more productive once he starts getting the ball more often:

"There's no rhythm you can get into with eight carries, I don't care what running back you are. I get stronger down the line.

"With the more carries you get, you run that play and you're like, 'Okay, this is how they are playing it.