With a playoff spot potentially up for grabs, the LA Chargers take on the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on Thursday. However, they will once again be without running back JK Dobbins.
The Chargers' offensive struggles have been a big factor in losing each of their last two games, especially after Dobbins was injured. The 26-year-old running back, who has been plagued by injuries throughout the NFL, has not played since Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Find out why JK Dobbins below will not be available for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
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Why isn't JK Dobbins playing Thursday night against the Denver Broncos?
The LA chargers Placed JK Dobbins on injured reserve after spraining his MCL in Monday night's Week 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens. That means he must miss a minimum of four games before being eligible to return to the field.
Will JK Dobbins still play this season?
Dobbins, who has already missed games against the Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, could be activated from the injured reserve list in Week 17 when the Bolts are scheduled to face the New England Patriots. Los Angeles has not said if he will return for this game.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh indicated two weeks ago before the game against Atlanta that Dobbins was recovering from a knee injury and expected him to miss some time.
Dobbins has a well-documented injury history in the NFL, playing just nine games over the past two seasons due to an Achilles ailment and a torn ACL. If the star running back returns in Week 17, the Bolts could get a lift for a postseason run.
Who will be the #1 Chargers RB against the Broncos in the absence of JK Dobbins?
The LA Chargers' offensive flow was hampered by the unavailability of JK Dobbins, which led to an over-reliance on quarterback Justin Herbert. In the last three outings, the team's alternate running backs, Kimani Vidal and Gus EdwardsHe was unable to adequately replace Dobbins, which raised questions about the team's chances of making the playoffs.
With that said, Edwards and Vidal are expected to continue sharing backcourt snaps for the Bolts when they host the Broncos tonight.
Edited by R. Elahi