Denver's backfield has shifted into a dynamic two-man punch. J.K. Dobbins carries the load with 30 carries, 139 yards and 2 rushing TDs through two games, a feat Denver hadn’t seen from a back since 2021. Rookie RJ Harvey provides big-play chops, totaling 78 yards on 11 carries for a 7.1 YPC clip, though his work has been limited by front-seven looks. Payton envisions Harvey taking over long-term, while Dobbins remains a healthy, productive piece this season. Badie handles third-down duties as McLaughlin watches from the bench. The Colts test exposed the run‑stop emphasis, making Harvey’s burst and Dobbins’ durability key to Denver’s ceiling.