Broncos' RBs R.J. Harvey, J.K. Dobbins Both "Routinely" Taking Reps with 1st Team Offense

As anticipated, J.K. Dobbins and R.J Harvey are looking the part of the next 1-2 punch in Sean Payton’s backfield for 2025. After a year in 2024 that saw Denver platoon the likes of Javonte Williams (who has since left for Dallas), Jaleel McLaughlin, and Audric Estime, the team made a concerted effort to improve the talent in the backfield with Bo Nix. They’ve done that in spades, and it looks like both of the most recent additions to the RB room in Harvey and Dobbins will see considerable run during the regular season. Between the two, Harvey is the better pass catcher and will likely have a role on third downs and in clear passing situations, giving him a slight edge when it comes to upside over Dobbins, though a chance to increase his work on the ground over Dobbins gives him the upside to be a league-winner in 2025. Dobbins, meanwhile, will most likely occupy the goal line/early down role - a valuable one on a good offense like Denver’s, but one that could be subject to change at any time considering the high investment the Broncos used to get Harvey (a 2nd round pick) and how enamored they are with him so far this training camp. Regardless, both backs are worth grabbing at their respective ADPs and will have a chance to contribute in a system that has historically produced multiple fantasy-relevant running backs.