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Injury Knee - MCL
Est. Return 12/28/2024
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
158
YDS
766
TD
8
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134
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Arguably no player has been handed worse injury luck than Dobbins the last three years. His 2021 ended in the preseason with a gruesome multi-ligament knee injury, one that lingered into the 2022 season and required an in-season arthroscopic surgery. Dobbins then came back strong late in 2022 and won his starting job back, only to suffer a torn Achilles' tendon Week 1 of 2023, just in time for him to enter free agency. The Chargers gave Dobbins a one-year contract, reuniting him with former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman (now in the same role under Jim Harbaugh). Roman will also have Gus Edwards in his backfield again, with the 29-year-old coming off a career-high 13 TDs in Baltimore last season. Dobbins was the more explosive runner for the Ravens when both were healthy, but the track record of running backs coming back from Achilles' tears remains daunting, particularly in the first year after the injury. If Dobbins has lost a step or two, it could open the door for not only Edwards but also rookie sixth-round pick Kimani Vidal. Read Past Outlooks
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Lands on injured reserve
Dobbins (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Jim Harbaugh suggested earlier in the week the talented running back would be out some time, and now we know Dobbins will miss at minimum four weeks due to a knee sprain. He should be back well in time for the NFL playoffs, but fantasy managers will be without the powerful back until at least Week 17 against the Patriots. Gus Edwards and Hassan Haskins were the two backs used in the Week 12 loss to the Ravens, but that was in part because rookie Kimani Vidal wasn't active for the contest, as the Chargers prefer Haskins' utility on special teams. Vidal could be poised to see the biggest leap in playing time, perhaps effectively taking over Dobbins' role as an explosive option out of the backfield, with Edwards operating as a bruising between-the-tackles ball carrier.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh suggested earlier in the week the talented running back would be out some time, and now we know Dobbins will miss at minimum four weeks due to a knee sprain. He should be back well in time for the NFL playoffs, but fantasy managers will be without the powerful back until at least Week 17 against the Patriots. Gus Edwards and Hassan Haskins were the two backs used in the Week 12 loss to the Ravens, but that was in part because rookie Kimani Vidal wasn't active for the contest, as the Chargers prefer Haskins' utility on special teams. Vidal could be poised to see the biggest leap in playing time, perhaps effectively taking over Dobbins' role as an explosive option out of the backfield, with Edwards operating as a bruising between-the-tackles ball carrier.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do J.K. Dobbins' 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
18.4%Positive Run %
76.6%% Yds After Contact
60.1%Avg Yds After Contact
2.9Rushing TD %
5.1%Touches Per Game
16.9% Snaps w/Touch
43.9%Air Yards Per Game
-3.1Air Yards Per Snap
-0.08% Team Air Yards
-1.0%% Team Targets
8.1%Avg Depth of Target
-1.0 YdsCatch Rate
82.4%Drop Rate
5.9%Avg Yds After Catch
5.9% Targeted On Route
18.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
70.5
Cornerbacks
63.3
Safeties
81.4
Linebackers
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2024 J.K. Dobbins Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do J.K. Dobbins' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
215 lbsBroad Jump
0 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
29.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Dobbins' season-ending knee injury from 2021 proved more complicated than your standard ACL tear, which is to be expected given that he also tore his LCL, meniscus and hamstring. It was a truly brutal injury, making it even more impressive that he was as effective as he was when he played in 2022. Dobbins looked mostly like his pre-injury self, averaging 5.7 yards per carry and peeling off four runs of 20-plus yards in just 92 attempts. Now with another offseason to recover, Dobbins will hopefully be at true full force for a contract year. A fully healthy, fully enabled Dobbins could post explosive rushing numbers, and new offensive coordinator Todd Monken is likely an upgrade over predecessor Greg Roman. As a coordinator who mostly traffics in good ideas, expect Monken to recognize Dobbins as one of his best players. It's possible a Lamar Jackson absence would mark a setback of some kind for Dobbins, namely to his per-carry efficiency, but he's the type of talent who will produce no matter what if he's on the field. Gus Edwards remains on the team as a competent between-the-tackles specialist, but he accepted a paycut to stay around and was a better fit for Roman's run-heavy offense. Dobbins is unchallenged as the lead back and should have more pass-catching opportunities in the new scheme.
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Officially out against Falcons
Dobbins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
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Set to miss time, per Harbaugh
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Dobbins is "working through something with his knee," while adding that he expects the running back to "miss some time," Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
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Nursing MCL sprain
Dobbins is tending to an MCL sprain in his left knee and is expected to sit out Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. He'll be viewed as week-to-week following Sunday's contest.
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Not expected to play Week 13
Dobbins sustained a left knee sprain in Monday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens and is likely to miss the Chargers' Week 13 game Sunday versus the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Won't return Monday
Dobbins (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's Week 12 contest against the Ravens.
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Considered week-to-week
Dobbins has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and is considered week-to-week, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobbins suffered the injury in Monday night's loss to his old Ravens squad, and he's expected to miss the Week 13 game against the Falcons on Sunday. Dobbins has been enjoying a resurgent season and has been a key component of the Chargers' offensive success with 766 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. His former Baltimore teammate, Gus Edwards, projects to step in as the primary back in his stead versus Atlanta.
Dobbins suffered the injury in Monday night's loss to his old Ravens squad, and he's expected to miss the Week 13 game against the Falcons on Sunday. Dobbins has been enjoying a resurgent season and has been a key component of the Chargers' offensive success with 766 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. His former Baltimore teammate, Gus Edwards, projects to step in as the primary back in his stead versus Atlanta.