The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Houston Texans on Wild Card Weekend. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB J.K. Dobbins.
Is J.K. Dobbins Playing vs. the Texans?
Dobbins does not have an injury designation heading into the game this weekend. Barring any setbacks, he is on track to play vs. the Commanders.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chargers’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit J.K. Dobbins on Wild Card Weekend?
I think the question with J.K. Dobbins is less about buying him and more about roster construction.
- Tier 1 pricing: Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry
- Tier 2: Josh Jacobs, Kyren Williams, Joe Mixon, Bucky Irving, and James Cook
- Tier 3: Dobbins, Aaron Jones, Brian Robinson Jr.
- Tier 4: How lucky do you feel?
Dobbins is one of four running backs to enter the playoffs with at least 18 carries and a catch in both of his last two games (among Derrick Henry, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Bucky Irving). Gus Edwards missed both of those contests (ankle), and that has lessened the touch competition, something I’m willing to buy at this cost.
Los Angeles has shown us over the past two weeks that they are willing to feature Dobbins, and that promise in the projected game script puts him on my radar. Rostering Dobbins not only opens up the salary cap but gives you leverage off of what will be a very popular Ladd McConkey.
Dobbins has averaged 12.9 PPR points over the past two weeks, and that’s on the high end of what I’m expecting this week, viable production if you feel good about the pieces you can roster around him.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Wild Card Weekend Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
J.K. Dobbins’ Fantasy Points Projection on Wild Card Weekend
As of Saturday, Dobbins is projected to score 12.6 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 11.7 rushing attempts for 54.6 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. It also includes 1.8 receptions for 11.2 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
J.K. Dobbins’ Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 9:15 AM ET on Saturday, January 18. If you're in a Superflex league, make sure you check out our Divisional Round Superflex Rankings.
Divisional Round RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. LAR)
2) Derrick Henry | BAL (at BUF)
3) Jahmyr Gibbs | DET (vs. WAS)
4) Kyren Williams | LAR (at PHI)
5) James Cook | BUF (vs. BAL)
6) Joe Mixon | HOU (at KC)
7) David Montgomery | DET (vs. WAS)
8) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at DET)
9) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at DET)
10) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. HOU)
11) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. HOU)
12) Justice Hill | BAL (at BUF)
13) Ty Johnson | BUF (vs. BAL)
14) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. LAR)
15) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. HOU)
16) Craig Reynolds | DET (vs. WAS)
17) Dare Ogunbowale | HOU (at KC)
18) Ronnie Rivers | LAR (at PHI)
19) Keaton Mitchell | BAL (at BUF)
20) Dameon Pierce | HOU (at KC)
21) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at DET)
22) Patrick Ricard | BAL (at BUF)
23) Carson Steele | KC (vs. HOU)
24) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (vs. BAL)
25) Sione Vaki | DET (vs. WAS)
