Denver Broncos’ C.J. Anderson out a “few weeks” with knee injury

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson will miss multiple games with a knee injury, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network.

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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries for 7 yards as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Mitchell (23) attempts to bring down Anderson during second quarter action in the NFL AFC Divisional playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 17, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Broncos running back C.J. Anderson will miss some time with a knee injury. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson will miss multiple games with a knee injury, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network.

Garafolo described the injury as a “bone bruise” in Anderson’s right knee. Anderson suffered the injury in the first quarter against the Houston Texans on Monday. He played after enduring the bone bruise and finished with 16 carries for 107 yards and one touchdown. It was his highest rushing output of the season.

Anderson’s absence will create more opportunities for backup running back Devontae Booker. The rookie had his best game of the season Monday, recording season highs in attempts (17) and yards (83). Booker is a fast, powerful runner who could do well while Anderson is on the shelf.

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The Broncos (5-2) play the surging San Diego Chargers (3-4) on Sunday. They follow that up with games against the Oakland Raiders and New Orleans Saints before going into their bye week.

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