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 |
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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.
