Who Should I Start? J.K. Dobbins or Breece Hall

Monday, September 11, 4:49 PM

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) is expected to undergo surgery on Friday for his torn Achilles, according to a source. Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers recovered in less than six months from a torn Achilles two years ago, and Dobbins is aiming for a similar timeline with his recovery. In any event, fantasy managers in redraft leagues can safely drop Dobbins after just one week of the 2023 season. The 24-year-old will enter free agency next March, but he'll have to prove his health before any other teams take a chance on the injury-prone running back. With Dobbins now out of the picture, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill will share Baltimore's backfield, with veteran Melvin Gordon III expected to join the roster from the practice squad.

Friday, September 22, 10:44 PM

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) was listed as a full participant in practice on Friday and carries no injury designation into a Week 3 bout with the New England Patriots. The 22-year-old only received four opportunities in Week 2 after an explosive performance in New York's season opener. While Hall will likely remain on a pitch count this week, he should be expected to see more action than he did last week. Still, it's difficult to rely on the Jets' offense with Zach Wilson under center, especially against a solid New England defense. Fantasy managers should view Hall as an RB3 or flex option for Sunday's contest.