Broncos HC Sean Payton was adamant that RB J.K. Dobbins will remain an integral part of the game plan. “He’s a huge part of what we’re doing,” Payton said, via PFT.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton brushed off questions about J.K. Dobbins’ shrinking second-half role Wednesday, acknowledging the team is managing the veteran’s workload while insisting the backfield rotation is working as Denver gets ready for a road trip to the Carolina Panthers coming off a 28-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Denver Broncos are still riding high after erasing an 11-point fourth-quarter lead to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 . Comeback wins are nothing new for the Broncos, but the stakes in this game made the victory all the sweeter.
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J.K. Dobbins’ future with the Denver Broncos may hinge on a trade that doesn’t involve him directly. The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones wrote in his weekly column Friday night that if Denver lands a new running back before the Nov.
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J.K. Dobbins entered the 2026 season with plenty to prove. After several injury-hit campaigns, questions remained about whether the Denver Broncos running back could stay healthy and rediscover his best form.
J.K. Dobbins doesn't seem happy at the moment. The Denver Broncos' veteran running back received a season-low 14 snaps in Week 7's 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Sean Payton has a backfield decision to make before Sunday, and he doesn’t have to look far for the answer. Wednesday the Broncos designated Jonah Coleman for return from injured reserve, and the rookie practiced fully on an ankle that has kept him out since Week 2.
Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos are 4-2 and second in the AFC West, but head coach Sean Payton has been upfront that the record flatters them. After a 17-14
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Entering Thursday night's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, the Denver Broncos' rushing offense ranked 25th in the NFL, averaging just 86.2 yards per game.
Denver Broncos running back JK Dobbins entered Thursday sounding elated about his play caller. Dobbins became more energized for coach Sean Payton calling the plays again.
J.K. Dobbins closed out his old team on Sunday. With the Denver Broncos up three and 3:19 left in Los Angeles, Sean Payton handed him the ball on every snap of the final drive, and Dobbins ran four times for 26 yards to set up the clinching field goal against the Chargers.
J.K. Dobbins recorded season highs in carries and rushing yards as the Denver Broncos rallied to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 on Sunday. Head coach Sean Payton explained why getting the running back more touches helped him find a rhythm late in the game.
J.K. Dobbins had a pointed message for the Los Angeles Chargers after helping the Denver Broncos secure a 23-17 victory over his former team on Sunday.
JK Dobbins came back to haunt the Los Angeles Chargers, helping the Denver Broncos to a win. The Denver Broncos‘ 13-0 fourth quarter comeback clinched a 23-17 win over the LA Chargers, a significant result in the AFC West.
The Denver Broncos bounced back from their Week 4 loss by securing a 23-17 win over Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. However, beyond the much-needed win, Denver running back JK Dobbins was particularly pleased to see head coach Sean Payton return to calling the offensive plays.
J.K. Dobbins carried the ball on every snap of the Denver Broncos’ final drive Sunday, and the Los Angeles Chargers, the team he ran for in 2024, could not stop him.
The Denver Broncos need their ground game to find consistency after a difficult start to the season. Their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers presents another opportunity to improve on the 2-2 start they’ve had this season.
The Denver Broncos’ offensive struggles have been a talking point since their 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. They’ve scored just 13 first-half points in four games.
RJ Harvey was the Denver Broncos’ most-used running back Sunday. He played 29 offensive snaps to J.K. Dobbins’ 21 in a 24-14 loss to the 49ers, according to the NFL’s official gamebook, and the production followed the playing time.
J.K. Dobbins entered 2026 determined to finally put his injury history behind him. The Broncos running back has suffered several major injuries throughout his NFL career, including a torn ACL, an Achilles injury, and a Lisfranc injury.
The new season is fast approaching and Broncos fans are excited. With several key players returning from injury, this team looks primed to make a Super Bowl run.
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins "pinky promised" to avoid injuries that will sideline him. He's already on the verge of breaking it.
J.K. Dobbins‘ latest injury has him unavailable for the foreseeable future. The veteran running back has his eyes set on a Denver Broncos return if their season goes the distance, however.
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