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Dobbins, who has served as the primary option in the ground game through the first two weeks of the season, leads the team with 18 carries for 72 rushing yards. However, his availability for the upcoming primetime contest remains uncertain after he was forced to exit Sunday’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter. Meanwhile, Harvey continues to recover from a hamstring issue sustained during the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, an injury that kept him sidelined as an inactive player last weekend.
Potential shift in backfield rotation
With the status of the top two options unclear, rookie
The team’s offensive identity, particularly regarding their efficiency on the ground, remains a work in progress. Payton was notably critical of a recent sequence against the Jaguars where the offense failed to capitalize on a first-and-goal opportunity from the 1-yard line. Despite three consecutive rushing attempts by Dobbins, the team failed to gain positive yardage, eventually settling for a 20-yard field goal from Wil Lutz. Payton described the sequence as a poor possession for the unit.
Looking ahead to the matchup against the Rams, the Broncos will need to find stability in their rushing attack. Beyond the injured duo and the emerging Coleman, the team’s active roster includes Tyler Badie, while Cody Schrader remains available on the practice squad. The Rams' defense, which is set to face the New York Giants on Monday night, allowed 122 rushing yards to the San Francisco 49ers in their season opener.
