J.K. Dobbins

RB · Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams · 34 graded snaps

Replacement

Dobbins consistently churned out tough interior yards and moved the chains, but a critical third-quarter fumble limited his overall mark to replacement level.

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The full breakdown

Dobbins posted a 66.8 grade on 34 snaps, driven predominantly by 23 carries where he flashed efficient downhill running before ball security intervened. He was effective at pressing creases and driving through interior contact, converting a 3rd & 2 with leg drive (Q3 11:50) and repeatedly generating positive chunk gains between the tackles (Q3 14:55, Q4 08:34). However, his rushing mark was significantly diminished on 2nd & 5 (Q3 04:38), where he coughed up a costly fumble despite picking up the first down. Combined with neutral showings across pass protection and receiving roles, that turnover kept his overall grade just above replacement.

Strengths

Finishing runs through contact
Short-yardage conversion
Decisive interior vision

Weaknesses

Ball security

Plays that moved the grade

-1.5Q3 04:38, 2nd & 5Gained five yards on an inside zone carry but failed to protect the football through contact, coughing up a fumble.
+1Q3 11:50, 3rd & 2Drove his legs downhill through direct interior contact on inside zone to convert for a first down.
+1Q4 08:34, 1st & 10Pressed the A-gap with good tempo, dropped his pads into contact at the second level, and drove forward for six yards.

Every graded snap · 9 wins or losses, 25 routine

-0.5Q1 10:58 · 1 & 10 · RushingTaken down behind the line as penetration blew up the track before he could press or cut back.
+0.5Q1 04:11 · 1 & 10 · RushingPresses the hole behind the double team, makes an efficient cut inside Stewart's edge set, and fights forward through contact for four yards.
+0.5Q2 02:16 · 2 & 6 · RushingFollows blocking into the interior, absorbs contact from Turner and Donald, and churns forward for 4 positive yards.
+1Q3 14:55 · 1 & 10 · RushingPresses the playside A/B gap decisively, follows Powers' block, and falls forward through contact for a successful 6-yard gain.
+0.5Q3 12:52 · 1 & 10 · RushingPresses playside, decisively cuts back into the A/B-gap crease behind Meinerz's block, and falls forward through contact for 6 yards.
+1Q3 11:50 · 3 & 2 · RushingDecisive downhill run on 3rd & 2; keeps his legs driving through direct interior contact to fall forward for the conversion.
+0.5Q3 05:11 · 1 & 10 · RushingTakes the handoff, presses the A-gap crease decisively, and falls forward through contact for a productive 5-yard gain.

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