Overview
- Team officials confirmed Friday that Dobbins will not face the Patriots in Denver after logging limited practices throughout the week.
- Dobbins missed the final seven regular-season games and the divisional-round win over the Bills, after producing 772 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 10 games before the injury.
- Rookie R.J. Harvey has led the backfield during Dobbins’ absence, totaling 540 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns and 47 receptions in the regular season.
- Quarterback Bo Nix fractured a bone in his ankle late against Buffalo and is out for Sunday, placing Jarrett Stidham under center despite not attempting a regular-season pass since 2023.
- In the win over the Bills, Harvey posted 20 rushing yards and 46 receiving yards on five catches, reflecting his dual-role usage.