Denver’s backfield is rated 28th in PFF’s offseason ranking, a fifth-warth consensus that puts a premium on health and depth. J.K. Dobbins joins with injury questions, RJ Harvey drew draft capital and McLaughlin provides a change‑of‑pace spark. A Week 1 test with the Titans will reveal how much Payton’s reshaping can lift Denver’s RB room in 2025.

Fantasy folks should watch Harvey’s two‑season PFF rushing grade and McLaughlin’s pass‑game usage, plus Dobbins’ ability to stay healthy. If Denver gets blocking and a few receiving targets, this unit could quietly climb from the bottom-third into a more versatile option for fantasy lineups this season.