J.K.Dobbins

News: 7 days agoDobbins isn't slated to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Seahawks, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Spin: The same goes for fellow key RB Gus Edwards, which sets the stage for Kimani Vidal, Isaiah Spiller, Jaret Patterson and Elijah Dotson to handle backfield work versus Seattle on Saturday. Dobbins' next chance to see exhibition action will be Aug. 17 against the Rams.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Dobbins is another piece brought to Los Angeles as the Chargers assembled a sort of "Ravens West." Dobbins should compete with Gus Edwards, Isaiah Spiller and rookie Kimani Vidal in what's sure to be a heavily utilized running back corps. Dobbins is the ultimate risk/reward pickup. In 13 career games with double-digit carries, his 6.2 YPC and nine rushing touchdowns underscore his upside, but his 43 absences in 67 NFL contests serve as a reminder of his propensity for injury. Dobbins did his best work in Baltimore under Greg Roman, the offensive coordinator with whom he is now reunited, so monitor Dobbins' preseason and be prepared to pounce on him as a late-round value pick if he's looking good.