J.K. Dobbins and the Denver Broncos are set to take on the New York Giants in a Week 7 matchup on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Giants currently boast a struggling run defense, ranked 22nd in the league, allowing an average of 128.8 yards per game. This presents an intriguing opportunity for Dobbins as fantasy football enthusiasts contemplate his potential impact on their lineups.
As of now, Dobbins is projected to score approximately 12.7 fantasy points in this game, with projections estimating he will rush for around 76.6 yards and potentially score just over half a rushing touchdown. Adding to his potential value, he’s also expected to gain 9.14 receiving yards.
In the current fantasy landscape, Dobbins stands as the 14th-ranked running back and 46th overall player, accumulating 70.5 total fantasy points this season, averaging 11.8 points per game. In his last three outings, he has earned 28.9 fantasy points, averaging 9.6 points per game thanks to 220 rushing yards and one touchdown on 50 attempts. Over his last five games, Dobbins has increased his total points to 57.7, with three touchdowns among 75 rushing attempts and contributions in the passing game as well.
Despite some setbacks, including a disappointing performance against the New York Jets where he only managed 4.0 fantasy points, Dobbins previously shined in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts, achieving 14.5 fantasy points through solid rushing and receiving statistics.
Looking at the Giants’ performance, they have been inconsistent defensively. They have allowed a single player to surpass 300 passing yards and have given up a passing touchdown to six different quarterbacks this season. Film suggests that while they have a solid run defense, they have permitted at least seven players to reach the end zone via rushing, emphasizing the potential for Dobbins to capitalize on this matchup.
As fans and fantasy managers prepare ahead of Sunday’s game, Dobbins’ matchup against the Giants could yield fruitful results, particularly for those utilizing platforms like FanDuel to construct their fantasy lineups. The upcoming game offers a hopeful perspective that Dobbins can bounce back and become a reliable asset in Week 7.