J.K. Dobbins Fantasy Football Week 16 Scouting Report

J.K. Dobbins
RB
, Los Angeles Chargers

Age: 26
Weight: 215 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
College: Ohio State

ADP: 132
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
138	766	8	28	134

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by Brendan Darr

· Nov 16 · 7:14 PM EST

LAC RB J.K. Dobbins - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

In two of the last three weeks, J.K. Dobbins's efficiency has suffered. While the big plays haven't been there, even with Gus Edwards's return, we saw Dobbins maintain a stranglehold on the lead-back role. The up-tempo, pass-heavier version of the Chargers offense benefits Dobbins more than Edwards, so getting back to that would help his fantasy prospects.

Cincinnati is 8th aFPA against running backs and while the workload has been solid, the matchup isn't ideal. With Cincinnati being so vulnerable through the air, teams haven't been as successful on the ground. Derrick Henry only went 16-68-1 on the ground last week. The ceiling is a little higher for Dobbins as he has more of a role in the passing game than Henry, but similar efficiency on the ground is likely. He's a middle-of-the-pack RB2 this week in a tough matchup.

by Brendan Darr

· Nov 09 · 8:45 PM EST

LAC RB J.K. Dobbins - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 vs. Tennessee Titans

J.K. Dobbins continues to control the Chargers' backfield without Gus Edwards. Despite the preseason hype, Kimani Vidal has yet to really make an impact since his first game active. This all leads to Dobbins controlling the high-value touches every week in what has become a better offense.

The Titans are 10th aFPA against running backs, but the way Dobbins has been playing not even a tough matchup should be enough to put him on your bench. He's also proven to have more of a role in the passing game than Vidal, so he has more paths to fantasy points. Dobbins is a back-end RB2 this week with a solid floor.

by Brendan Darr

· Nov 02 · 11:41 AM EDT

LAC RB J.K. Dobbins - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 at Cleveland Browns

It was a bit concerning that J.K. Dobbins struggled so much against the Saints defense, but seeing 7 targets in the passing game makes up for any struggles on the ground. The 7 targets Dobbins saw against New Orleans was tied for the team lead and an encouraging sign that even in games the Chargers go more pass-heavy Dobbins has enough involvement to stay fantasy relevant.

Unfortunately, a tougher test is on tap with Cleveland this weekend. The Browns are 6th aFPA against running backs this year so Dobbins will need to see similar volume in the passing game as last week to outperform his middle of the pack RB2 ranking this week. Dobbins has a safe volume floor, decent touchdown odds, and a passing-game role that makes him startable in all formats.

by Brendan Darr

· Oct 27 · 5:30 PM EDT

LAC RB J.K. Dobbins - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs New Orleans Saints

The J.K. Dobbins renaissance continues and while he struggled against Arizona, the passing game was in command and he did add 3 catches for 26 yards through the air.

The matchup against the Saints is much easier than through the air, as the Saints are 30th aFPA against running backs, and this should be a get-right spot on the ground after last week's down week. Dobbins is a back-end RB1 this week, but has the matchup to over-perform here. Start with confidence.

by Brendan Darr

· Oct 18 · 7:53 PM EDT

LAC RB J.K. Dobbins - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 at Arizona Cardinals

Without Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins became an absolute workhorse running back. Sure, he lost a little work in the passing game to rookie Kimani Vidal but this is still Dobbins' backfield as long as he is healthy.

In a solid, but not spectacular, matchup against the Cardinals (16th aFPA against running backs) Dobbins is a back-end RB1 this week. Presumably, the Chargers should be in control of this game, allowing Dobbins to compile a nice day against an average run defense.

by Brendan Darr

· Oct 12 · 9:38 AM EDT

LAC RB J.K. Dobbins - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Denver Broncos

Coming off the bye and Gus Edwards is out this week to make things interesting with J.K. Dobbins. Not to mention, Denver is a run funnel defense (19th aFPA against running backs), which could be a heavy workload for Dobbins.

With no Gus Edwards, Dobbins likely retains the goal line work that Edwards was receiving, while rookie Kimani Vidal will likely take some work between the 20s. Given how difficult it has been to pass against Denver this should be a nice spot for Dobbins. He's ranked as an RB2 this week and that checks out. He should be started in all leagues.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 28 · 10:39 AM EDT

LAC RB J.K. Dobbins - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Keeping in mind that Justin Herbert is out this week and the Chargers are facing a tough Chiefs defense and I'd lower my expectations for J.K. Dobbins this week. The Steelers shut down Dobbins and the Chargers rushing game last week and they'll face an even tougher test in the Chiefs this week.

The Chiefs rank 2nd aFPA against the run (the Steelers are 5th) and on top of that with no Herbert, this spells trouble for the Chargers offense this week. Dobbins ranks as a RB2 this week, but expectations should be significantly lowered.