The Broncos’ loss to the Raiders on Sunday was especially painful for running back Melvin Gordon due to him having a fumble in the second quarter that led to a key touchdown. After the game, he could not hide his frustration.
During the postgame press conference, Gordon was asked how frustrating it was to fumble the ball after earlier comments in the week that he worked specifically on ball security leading up to the key AFC West game.
He abruptly left the presser.
This was already Gordon’s fourth fumble of the year.
Gordon coughed up the ball on a run up the middle, and the ball fell right in the lap of cornerback Amik Robertson, who returned it for a touchdown.
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The 68-yard play was the Raiders’ first defensive touchdown since 2019.
Before leaving the press conference, Gordon addressed the play and took full responsibility.
“There’s no excuse for it,” Gordon said, per Mile High Huddle. “I don’t want to get up here and tell you anything. … It ain’t right. I’ve just got to be better. That’s it.”
Gordon ended the day with three carries for just eight yards in the 32–23 loss.
