Broncos RB JK Dobbins ran 18 times for 68 yards (3.8 yards per carry) and a TD in Sunday’s 23-17 win over the Chargers. His longest run went for 14 yards. He added 2 catches for 6 yards on 2 targets, finishing with 15.4 PPR points. RJ Harvey ran just 3 times for 7 yards and didn’t catch his only target. Tyler Badie chipped in 1 carry and 1 catch.
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Dobbins entered the week with 46 carries for 161 yards (3.5 per carry) and no TDs. Sunday’s 18 carries were well above his 11.5 per game average, and he finally found the end zone. The reason is Sean Payton, who took over as Denver’s offensive playcaller and wanted to run more. The Broncos ran more often than they passed this week. Harvey’s role still looks like last season’s: he took 100% of the two-minute drill snaps this week and 76.9% for the season. He leads Denver’s backs with 20 catches for 132 yards on 21 targets. The Chargers entered the week ranked 12th in PPR points allowed to RBs (22.3 per game) and 11th in our run defense power rankings.
Denver visits the Seahawks in Week 6, then hosts the Cardinals and Chiefs. Seattle ranks 18th in PPR points allowed to RBs (21.5 per game) but second in our run defense power rankings. Arizona allows the fourth-fewest RB points (16.1) and ranks tenth in run defense power. Kansas City ranks 22nd (19.1) and eighth in run defense power. Dobbins thrive in game where the Broncos are ahead and able to pound the ball. Games like the Seahawks and Chiefs could benefit RJ Harvey in the pass game.
