The Denver Broncos have barely used lead running back JK Dobbins early against the San Francisco 49ers, leaving fans and fantasy managers frustrated.
Dobbins had yet to record a touch early in the game, while Denver's ground game produced just 11 yards on three carries.
Deep Dive
Why is JK Dobbins not getting touches in the game against the 49ers?
What are the fantasy implications of JK Dobbins' performance against the 49ers?
How have fans reacted to JK Dobbins' slow start against the 49ers?
Social media reactions
Fans quickly took to X to question his lack of involvement.
One fan wrote, “After the 1st quarter, Broncos are up 3-0. JK Dobbins has not gotten a touch yet to start this game….”
Another posted, “Broncos only have 4 carries and Dobbins currently has 0.”
A third frustrated fantasy manager said, “So I’m just going to get zeros from Brock Bowers and JK Dobbins."
One more fan expressed, "JK Dobbins has been very underwhelming this year. No real big plays, almost a non factor. I hope that changes."
Another wrote, "JK Dobbins, what's happening?"
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Denver Broncos vs San Francisco 49ers Depth Charts
Denver Broncos
Offense
QB: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham
{{/usCountry}}QB: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham
{{/usCountry}}RB: J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Tyler Badie
WR: Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr. / Troy Franklin / Pat Bryant
TE: Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins
LT: Garett Bolles, Matt Peart
LG: Ben Powers, Kage Casey
C: Luke Wattenberg, Alex Forsyth
RG: Quinn Meinerz
RT: Mike McGlinchey, Alex Palczewski
FB: Adam Prentice
Defense
DE: Zach Allen, Jordan Jackson / Sai’vion Jones
NT: D.J. Jones
DE: Eyioma Uwazurike / Malcolm Roach
LB: Jonah Elliss
ILB: Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad
LB: Nik Bonitto
CB: Pat Surtain II, Riley Moss
S: Talanoa Hufanga, Brandon Jones
NB: Ja’Quan McMillian
Key Broncos Inactives: Dondrea Tillman (OLB), Tyler Onyedim (DL), Dallen Bentley (TE), Kage Casey (OL), Sam Ehlinger (3rd QB)
Special Teams: K Wil Lutz, P Jeremy Crawshaw
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San Francisco 49ers
Offense
QB: Brock Purdy, Mac Jones
RB: Christian McCaffrey, Kaelon Black
WR: Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel Sr., Jacob Cowing / Brandin Cooks
TE: George Kittle, Luke Farrell
LT: Trent Williams
LG: Connor Colby
C: Jake Brendel
RG: Dominick Puni
RT: Colton McKivitz
FB: Kyle Juszczyk
Defense
DE: Keion White
DT: Osa Odighizuwa, Gracen Halton
DE: (Nick Bosa out) Ogbo Okoronkwo / others
LB: Dre Greenlaw, Fred Warner
CB: Renardo Green, Deommodore Lenoir
S: Ji’Ayir Brown, Marques Sigle / Malik Mustapha
NB: Upton Stout
Key 49ers Inactives: Nick Bosa (DE), James Thompson Jr. (DT), Ephesians Prysock (CB), Tatum Bethune (LB), Enrique Cruz Jr. (OL), Jordan James (RB), Kurtis Rourke (3rd QB)
Special Teams: K Eddy Piñeiro, P Corliss Waitman