J.K.Dobbins

News: 12 hours agoDobbins rushed 18 times for 77 yards and brought in his only target for seven yards in the Broncos' 10-7 win over the Raiders on Thursday night.

Spin: Dobbins put together a solid showing in the divisional clash, despite the fact he appeared to miss some time while being looked at by trainers on the sideline at one point. The veteran back was in on Denver's final drive and gained 12 yards on his final two carries to seal the victory, so there doesn't appear to be any injury concerns for Dobbins coming out of the contest. Dobbins has exceeded 60 rushing yards in four consecutive games and nine of his 10 contests overall, and he should once again play a significant role when the Broncos host the Chiefs for a Week 11 divisional showdown on Sunday, Nov. 16.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Dobbins signed with Denver in June. After struggling with injuries throughout most of his first four NFL seasons, Dobbins was handed the keys to the Chargers' backfield last season. He ran well (4.6 YPC, 1.9 YAC) but struggled as a receiver (his 3.8 YPT ranked 38th among 39 qualified RBs) and was an inconsistent fantasy producer (15-plus points seven times, but below 11 in the other six games). Dobbins missed four games (he's yet to play a full season), but he still managed 1,058 yards and nine TDs. He's now 26 years old and is expected to team up with second-round rookie RJ Harvey. The two very well could split carries, with Harvey taking the lead in passing situations. Dobbins is unlikely to see quite the volume he enjoyed in Los Angeles, but he'll have a respectable role in an ascending Denver offense. He's a fine mid-to-late-round target.