Chargers RB JK Dobbins’ Reaction to Game-Winning TD vs. Bengals

It was a productive day for the Chargers backfield, which averaged a whopping 6.2 yards per carry. Dobbins played a big role in that success as he turned his team-high 11 carries into 56 yards and a pair of touchdowns, also hauling in his lone target for another three yards. 

The win appeared to be in the bag for the Chargers as they led by 18 points at halftime. Victory began to fade away, though, in the second half when the Bengals scored three straight touchdowns to put Jim Harbaugh's squad on its heels. 

Fortunately, Dobbins stepped up to ensure that his team wouldn't have to risk losing in overtime. 

Since being drafted 55th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, Dobbins has dealt with more severe injuries than the average player can handle. He's had every leg-related injury under the sun from an ACL tear in Year 2 to when he tore his Achilles tendon just last season. 

Despite all the obstacles in his way, Dobbins has found a way to thrive in a Chargers uniform. He's thrived in Harbaugh's run-heavy offense and his performance has gotten to the point where he's even receiving buzz as a potential NFL Comeback Player of the Year nominee. 

"JK Dobbins never gave up," ESPN's Sam Block posted following the Chargers' Week 11 win. "He should be the NFL Comeback POY."

It isn't hard to agree with Block based on what Dobbins has accomplished thus far. Through his first 10 games, the former Ohio State RB has rushed 152 times for 726 yards and eight TDs while hauling in 25 catches for another 115 yards. If he doesn't miss another game, he's on pace for career highs in both rushing yards (1,265) and scores (14). 

Dobbins will aim to make another impact when he faces his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, for the first time in Week 12. The Ravens have one of the season's best run defense and will be hungry to send a message after falling 18-16 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.