Overview
- The team’s Friday injury report lists J.K. Dobbins as out for Sunday against the Chiefs, with NFL Network reporting he is believed to be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
- The foot injury occurred on a hip-drop tackle against the Raiders in Week 10, a play Dobbins criticized on social media after the game.
- An injured-reserve designation remains possible, with a decision expected by Saturday; if placed on IR before Sunday, the Chiefs game would count toward the four-game minimum and Week 16 would be the earliest return.
- Rookie RJ Harvey is set to take the lead role in the backfield, with Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin in support, and coach Sean Payton said Harvey will see more opportunities.
- Dobbins leads Denver with 153 carries for 772 yards and four rushing touchdowns, and his absence reshapes the offense as the 8-2 Broncos prepare to face Kansas City before a Week 12 bye.