Denver Broncos
Willis McGahee - #23 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/21/1981 |
| Birthplace | Miami, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 1st round, 23rd pick by Bills |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 167 | 731 | 4 |
Friday's 60-second rant: How dangerous is Denver?
It's difficult to gauge how far the Broncos' have come since early-season losses, but using each week to improve could carry them a long way.
Manning leads Broncos past Raiders
Peyton Manning threw his 30th TD pass of the season on the game's opening drive and the Broncos rolled to a 26-13 win over the Raiders.
Manning completes 5,000th career pass
On Thursday night, Broncos QB Peyton Manning joined Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with 5,000 completions.
AFC West Spin cycle: Denver stays hot, clinches division
It's only Week 13, but the AFC West has been won. The Broncos clinched the division with their win over the Buccaneers.
Manning's three TDs help Broncos win AFC West
Peyton Manning threw three touchdowns to help the Broncos wrap up the AFC West with a 31-23 victory Sunday over the Buccaneers.
Improved work ethic, health gave Broncos RB Moreno a boost
Knowshon Moreno has emerged as the Broncos' lead back, impressing his coaches with his work ethic.
Key matchup: Bucs pass rush vs. Broncos pass protection
In today’s Key matchup, we look into the Bucs’ pass rush ahead of its meeting with Peyton Manning and the Broncos.
Week 13 playoff scenarios
According to the playoff scenarios released by the NFL on Tuesday, five teams can clinch postseason berths in Week 13.
Broncos sign RB Hester
The Broncos signed former Chargers RB Jacob Hester on Monday, the team announced.
AFC West Spin cycle: Chiefs give Broncos a scare
Romeo Crennel's Chiefs gave the Broncos quite the scare, but Denver hung on and is one win away from clinching the division.
Broncos beat Chiefs for sixth straight win
Peyton Manning threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns, and the Broncos rallied to beat the woeful Chiefs 17-9 on Sunday for their sixth straight win.
Crennel has gotten best of Manning in rivalry
Although Peyton Manning has won three straight games against Romeo Crennel-coached teams, Crennel has controlled him well.
Broncos place RB McGahee on I.R. with designation to return
The Broncos placed RB Willis McGahee on injured reserve with a designation to return.
Chiefs name Quinn starting QB
Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel announced that Brady Quinn will start on Sunday against the Broncos.
Report: Broncos RB McGahee to miss 6-8 weeks
The Broncos will be without RB Willis McGahee for at least the rest of the regular season.
PLAYER NEWS
McGahee says his rehabilitation from an injured knee is on track, but "if we played a game tomorrow, no I couldn't go." The 10th-year running back, who led the team with 731 yards rushing this season despite the injury, said he'd know more about how the knee responds if he's allowed to suit up for practice Tuesday. Coach John Fox said he would update McGahee's status after Tuesday's practice.|||||||
McGahee tore a ligament in the knee Nov. 18 and the Broncos placed him on recallable injured reserve. He is eligible to return to practice Tuesday and could play in the AFC title game Jan. 20 if Denver makes it.
The Bengals limited McGahee to 66 yards on 23 carries on Sunday.|||||||
McGahee has been held to 3.6 yards or less per carry in four games this season but continues to get enough carries to make him a viable fantasy starter every week.
McGahee ran for 112 yards and a TD in Sunday's 37-6 win over Oakland.|||||||
McGahee recorded his 32nd 100-yard rushing game, tops among active NFL players.
McGahee had 113 rushing yards and two TDs on Monday in a 27-21 loss to Atlanta.|||||||
McGahee is averaging 4.7 yards per carry.
McGahee carried 19 times for 61 yards Sunday in a 29-23 OT win over Pittsburgh.|||||||
McGahee's next game is against New England. He had 70 yards on seven carries the last time he saw the Pats.
