Broncos’ JK Dobbins scores as Sean Payton calls plays against the Chargers. He crossed the end zone again against the Seahawks.
Denver Broncos running back JK Dobbins entered Thursday raving about his play caller. Dobbins became more motivated for coach Sean Payton to call the plays again. Thinking he could feed the football against the Seattle Seahawks for TNF.
Sure enough, Dobbins has stepped up as the focal point for Denver’s offense.
Payton turned on the veteran near the goal line and went down 3-0. Dobbins found a hole on the right and hit six points to put the Broncos ahead.
Dobbins gained 35 rushing yards on 10 carries before halftime, averaging 3.5 yards per carry. He sits at 229 rushing yards through Denver’s first five games of the season including scoring once.
The 27-year-old tallied 68 rushing yards on 18 carries with one touchdown on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. And that outing keeps the Bolts winless now at 0-5 overall.
Denver’s streak against the defending Super Bowl champs didn’t last. Payton stuck to the ground game in an attempt to wear down Seattle right away. RJ Harvey punched in another rushing touchdown from inside the five yard line, pushing the lead to 14-3. Harvey scored his 5:15 into the second quarter.
The Broncos topped 50 rushing yards before the five minute mark of the second. Denver also sat on 74 passing yards before halftime. The AFC West franchise also scored their touchdowns before both teams retreated to their locker rooms.
Seattle and Denver enter this contest 3-2 overall. But the Broncos and Dobbins come out as the one chasing the Seahawks early in front of the Empower Field crowd.
Denver Broncos running back JK Dobbins entered Thursday raving about his play caller. Dobbins became more motivated for coach Sean Payton to call the plays again. Thinking he could feed the football against the Seattle Seahawks for TNF. Sure enough, Dobbins has stepped up as the focal point for Denver’s offense.