The Denver Broncos escaped their Week 2 home opener with a 20-13 comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also potentially avoided a major injury blow. Starting running back JK Dobbins left Sunday’s game with a hamstring issue. He was initially listed as questionable to return. This prompted Denver to lean on Jonah Coleman for rushing duties.

However, NFL insider James Palmer reported after the game that Dobbins is dealing with a “slight hamstring issue.” There appears to be optimism inside the organization that he can return for next Sunday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Dobbins’ status will be closely monitored throughout the practice week. However, avoiding a significant strain would be important news for Sean Payton’s offense as Denver moves to 1–1. The Broncos will likely manage his workload carefully before making a final determination on his availability.

Dobbins’ NFL career has been defined by explosive efficiency and remarkable resilience. Baltimore selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He immediately showcased his downhill burst by rushing for 805 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 6.0 yards per carry. His development was then interrupted by a devastating knee injury that wiped out the 2021 season. Lingering complications limited him in 2022 before a torn Achilles in 2023 created another major setback. Dobbins bounced back in 2024 with the Los Angeles Chargers. He reclaimed a prominent role in the backfield. Now in Denver since 2025, his ability to stay healthy remains crucial to an offense built around Bo Nix. For now, the latest word suggests the Broncos may have dodged a much bigger problem.