Who Should I Start? Kareem Hunt or J.K. Dobbins

Thursday, September 28, 6:34 PM

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin, ribs) was unable to practice on Wednesday, but he returned to a limited session on Thursday, giving him a chance to play this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. Hunt apparently got nicked up in his season debut in the Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans, but his injuries don't appear to be very serious. The 28-year-old was eased into the offense last week and had just five carries for 13 yards while catching two of his three targets for 22 yards. Hunt should have a bigger role eventually alongside Jerome Ford, but he'll be an RB3/flex in deep PPR leagues, at best, for his second game in Week 4 against the Ravens on Sunday.

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.