C.J. Anderson

C.J. Anderson was born February 10, 1991 and is a running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears, and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2013. After rushing for 849 yards and eight touchdowns in 2014, Anderson was named the Pro Bowl. On December 2, 2015, after a 30-24 win against the New England Patriots in Week 12, Anderson was awarded as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Anderson compiled 113 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game-winning score. The Broncos finished the season 12-4 and Anderson had 720 yards with 5 touchdowns. The Broncos earned the #1 seed in the AFC. In the first playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Anderson had 15 carries for 72 yards and the game winning touchdown. The Broncos won 23-16. In the AFC Championship game against the Patriots, Anderson had 16 carries for 72 yards. The Broncos won 20-18 to advance to Super Bowl 50 where they beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10. In Super Bowl 50, Anderson totaled 100 yards of offense on 27 touches (23 carries and 4 receptions), one of his carries being a two-yard touchdown run with less than three minutes left, expanding the lead to twelve points and effectively icing the game for the Broncos.