Denver signed J.K. Dobbins to bring north-south power and leadership to a retooled backfield. Week 1 vs Tennessee: 16 carries for 69 yards and a 19-yard TD, but 15 carries for 50 yards without the score, a 3.3-3.9 average that underscored inconsistency. Inside-zone runs looked productive, while outside tosses lacked burst, leaving yards on the table. The takeaway: Broncos should prioritize north-south rushing with Dobbins while using other backs for outside speed to maximize the offense and fantasy upside.

For fantasy managers, the path is clearer if Denver leans into power between the tackles and minimizes outside runs for Dobbins. His vision and stout frame are assets, but burst and tempo matter. The depth behind him—RJ Harvey, Tyler Badie, Jaleel McLaughlin—offers complementary flexibility without forcing Dobbins into every outside scheme. Monitor how Payton balances inside vs outside concepts in the coming weeks.