Why JK Dobbins is a TOP 5 RB & The Difference For the Broncos' Season

DNVR Broncos Zac Stevens, Bennie Fowler & Henry Chisholm Break Down Why JK Dobbins is a top 5 running back in the NFL and the Difference for the Denver Broncos Season. J.K. Dobbins is powering the Denver Broncos’ offense — 323 rushing yards (4th in the NFL) on just 57 carries (5.7 YPC) and three TDs through four games — making a legit Top 5 RB case in 2025. Coming off a 101-yard Monday Night Football win vs. the Bengals, Dobbins has jump-started Sean Payton’s ground game while splitting snaps with rookie RJ Harvey — the balance that unlocks Bo Nix and changes the Broncos’ season trajectory. We break down why his vision, efficiency, and red-zone production stack up with Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, and Travis Etienne — and why he’s the difference-maker in the AFC West race. Drop your RB rankings below if you think Dobbins is Top-1, Top-3, or Top-5 for the 2025 season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.