‘Nobody can stop us’ — J.K. Dobbins sent the league a message just moments after Week 4 victory vs. Cincinnati Bengals
A great day at the office for J.K. Dobbins and the Broncos’ offense.
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was instrumental in the team’s Week 4 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. In the win, Dobbins became the first Bronco in 38 games to have over 100 yards rushing. While he didn’t find the end zone, Dobbins finished the day with 16 carries for 101 yards and added one catch for four yards.
After the game, Dobbins was asked about how far the team has come along since Week 1, and that’s when his mic-drop moment came. Dobbins wasn’t overconfident, but he believes in great things for the Broncos organization moving forward.
“We’re getting there, we’re getting there for sure,” Dobbins said. “We can get better, I can be better. Today I had some runs where I could have broken a tackle and gone to the crib [ . . . ] and I will, I’ll get better. I’ll keep working on that. It’s just going to get better each and every week, we feed off each other. Pass game, run game, nobody can stop us if we keep doing what we did tonight.”
The veteran running back made an impact in the win vs. Bengals
The veteran running back was one of the big offseason acquisitions for the Broncos, and he looks worth every penny through the early stages of the 2025 season.
He’s the ultimate teammate as well, pointing to head coach Sean Payton and his teammates when asked about what it meant to break 100 yards on the ground. He even added a personal goal of perhaps going back-to-back with more than 100 yards.
“That means a lot to me, I’ve been working really hard to get that, especially for coach Payton,” Dobbins said. “I know that means a lot to him as well. The O-line was blocking incredible, can’t do it without those guys. It’s a great feeling, and maybe I can go back-to-back now.”
Now, it wasn’t just Dobbins since the team has rookie sensation RB RJ Harvey added to the mix. It was nearly a 50/50 split between the two talented running backs; Harvey had 14 carries, and Dobbins finished with 16.
The rookie found the end zone for the first time in his young career. Harvey finished the day with 14 carries for 58 yards, while adding four catches for 40 yards and a touchdown in the victory.
Dobbins was asked about the balanced attack on offense in the running game, once again showcasing why he’s such a great leader on the team.
“It’s a great balance. I’m always in RJ’s corner, always trying to help him,” Dobbins said. “I do everything I can to make him a really good pro. He’s going to keep getting better, and we’re going to help each other in the long run. That’s the only thing that matters, us getting the win and me helping the young guy.”
Payton’s strategy appears to be working through the early stages of the season, something that Dobbins alluded to in his postgame comments. Putting the team in the right position to maintain success is vital for the team’s long-term goals, and it’s something that Dobbins thinks Payton has been doing an excellent job of.
“It was very helpful. Coach Payton is the best. I love him,” Dobbins said. “He’s always going to figure out ways to put us in the right position. Not just the running backs, but everybody on the team. I appreciate him for doing that. We’re just going to keep getting better.”
The Broncos have a reliable one-two punch in the backfield. If Dobbins keeps stacking 100-yard games alongside the rise of Harvey, Denver’s offense could be on the verge of something special.
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