2023 Redraft Target: J.K. Dobbins
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Player Overview
J.K. Dobbins is a good redraft option as he is 2nd year removed from his horrible knee injury. He also had it cleaned up last season so in all reality, he should be more than ready for this 2023 season.
He is the RB1 in Baltimore, though recently he was placed on the PUP list and Harbaugh was quoted saying “I wish it was a simple answer” So does that mean it’s about the knee, or is it all about the money? Time will tell, but for now, they just paid Lamar which makes me think they will protect him and design more offensive plays for Dobbins.
Last year he went for 520 yards on 92 attempts with 1 TDs and had 86 PPR points.
Pro Football Focus has him at RB 21 with an ADP of 48. They also have him projected for 991 yards on 213 attempts and 9 TDS this season.
Fantasy Summary
There are always areas of concern with previously injured RB and the fact that he plays with one of the top mobile QBs can be concerning. MG3 and Gus the bus are also still in play and overall the PUP list situation is something that must be monitored closer to season start. Though, I believe he will be ready for Week 1. The most optimistic thing I see about Dobbins is that he is explosive and averages 5.5 yards per carry. The Ravens also hire a new OC in Todd Monken who is known for giving his RBs a hefty workload combined with screens and slant options which bodes well for PPR leagues.
Obviously, Dobbins is not your RB1 like CMC, Ekeler, or JT but he can be your weekly plug-and-play RB2. In Best Ball, drafting him is a great idea because once the season starts, he is a set-it-and-forget-it player. You will never play only 1RB, most likely it will be 2-3 with a flex. So Dobbins will stay in your lineup. The Ravens also have an easier strength of schedule, so PUP list aside, I want to draft Dobbins where I can.