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Won't play Sunday Dobbins (foot) won't play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

Impact Dobbins, who last saw game action in Week 10, when he sustained a foot injury that required surgery, has been able to practice in a limited fashion this week, but he's not quite ready to return to action. In his continued absence, RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie will handle the Broncos' RB duties this weekend. Dobbins' next chance to suit up would occur in the event that Denver advances to Super Bowl LX, which will take place Feb. 8.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited session Dobbins (foot) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Since Denver designated Dobbins to return from injured reserve Monday, he's put together back-to-back capped sessions as he seeks his first game action since Week 10, when he sustained a foot injury that required surgery. Friday's practice report will be telling for his odds to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots, especially if he's listed as questionable. If that occurs, the Broncos would need to activate him from IR by Saturday afternoon in order for him to have a chance to rejoin RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie in the backfield this weekend.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS

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Jarrett Stidham steps in for injured Bo Nix as J.K. Dobbins returns to practice for Broncos

Denver's offensive backfield looks different as Jarrett Stidham stepped in for injured quarterback Bo Nix on Wednesday

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Broncos List RB J.K. Dobbins on Practice Report for AFCCG Dobbins is inching closer toward a return to play.

JANUARY 22 • SI.COM

Officially limited Wednesday Dobbins (foot) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact The Broncos designated Dobbins to return from injured reserve Monday, and now that he's back on the practice field, he at least has a chance to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Perhaps Super Bowl LX is a more realistic opportunity for Dobbins to suit up again, assuming the Broncos win this weekend, but his status will continue to be monitored as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to to return for the first contest. Currently, RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie are the healthy backfield options for Denver.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Has practice window opened The Broncos designated Dobbins (foot) to return from injured reserve Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dobbins suffered a foot injury Week 10 against the Raiders that required surgery and a stint on IR, from which he missed the final seven games of the regular season and also Saturday's divisional-round win against the Bills. On Nov. 26, coach Sean Payton told Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post that Dobbins may be able to return later in the campaign, and now that his 21-day practice window has opened, he has a chance to return for either or both of the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots or Super Bowl LX if Denver advances that far. The team will submit its next practice report Wednesday, at which point his base line activity level will become known in advance of the first contest. If Dobbins isn't able to return this weekend, a combination of RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie will continue to man the Broncos backfield.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos designate RB J.K. Dobbins for return from IR, sign QB Ben DiNucci to practice squad Dobbins is eligible to play as soon as this week's matchup against the Patriots if he is activated from injured reserve.

JANUARY 19 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Report: J.K. Dobbins Has 'A Chance' To Play In Broncos-Patriots AFC Championship Game ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday that the Denver Broncos were opening the practice window for starting running back J.K. Dobbins.

JANUARY 19 • NESN.COM

Denver Broncos officially open the practice window for RB J.K. Dobbins The Denver Broncos knew that this was a possibility, and while there is no guarantee that JK Dobbins plays, the Broncos just took a major st...

JANUARY 19 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Practice window to open The Broncos are expected to designate Dobbins (foot) for return to practice from IR in preparation the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots on Sunday, Luca Evans of The Denve...

Impact Dobbins may not officially take the practice field until Wednesday, but it appears the veteran running back has a legitimate chance to be cleared for a return to action in time for Sunday's playoff matchup at home against New England. He was spotted working on a side field last Wednesday, Dobbins' first on-field work of any kind since he suffering a left Lisfranc injury Week 10. Of course, Dobbins may have to prove he's capable of handling full practice reps before being cleared to return to the lineup. If Dobbins does manage to get back on the field in time to face the Patriots, he'll rejoin RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie in a rushing attack that figures to be increasingly featured with Bo Nix (ankle) having suffered a season-ending injury in the divisional round, leaving Jarrett Stidham in position to start the AFC Championship Game.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos get welcome injury news as J.K. Dobbins has chance to play vs. Patriots | Sporting News Finally, some good injury news for the Broncos.

JANUARY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Broncos defense must carry team again as backup QB Stidham set to start AFC championship game

Denver's defense must once again lead the charge as the Broncos aim for Super Bowl 60

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

5 Takeaways From the Broncos' Win Over the Bills

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JANUARY 18 • FOX SPORTS

5 Takeaways From the Broncos' Win Over the Bills

Subpar Bills' defensive unit to face Broncos without star player in Divisional Round Signed by the team this past offseason, running back J.K. Dobbins provided a boost for the Broncos’ running game in the early part of his fi...

JANUARY 16 • SI.COM

Working on side field Dobbins (foot) was spotted working on the side field at Wednesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Dobbins is working on the side field for the first time since the left Lisfranc injury he suffered Week 10 and subsequently underwent surgery to address. Reports have suggested that Dobbins is pushing to potentially return for Super Bowl LX if the Broncos advance through the entire AFC side of the playoff bracket, though Thomasson indicates that he could be a candidate to get back as early as the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 25. In any case, the first step would be for Denver to open Dobbins' 21-day practice window, and for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Bills, the team's backfield will continue to consist of RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Payton's Latest Update on J.K. Dobbins is Excellent News Sean Payton addressed J.K. Dobbins for the first time in weeks.

JANUARY 10 • SI.COM

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JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Could be back for Super Bowl Dobbins (foot) is pushing hard to return at some point during the postseason, though a return prior to the Super Bowl on Feb. 8 remains unlikely, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic repo...

Impact The Super Bowl will be just over 12 weeks after Dobbins sustained a Lisfranc foot injury in Week 10, which landed him on injured reserve shortly afterward. Dobbins has made tangible steps forward in his recovery and has rejoined his teammates at team facilities, though he isn't yet ready to resume practicing. To reach the Super Bowl and give Dobbins a realistic chance to return this season, the Broncos would need to win two playoff games following their bye in the wild-card round. RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie will continue to hold down the fort in the backfield while the Broncos traverse the AFC side of the playoff bracket.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

J.K. Dobbins Injury Update: Latest On Broncos RB's Status Ahead Of Wild Card Matchups The Denver Broncos are optimistic regarding J.K. Dobbins' status for a potential AFC Championship game berth.

JANUARY 9 • SI.COM

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JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

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