NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports J.K. Dobbins (knee) will play in Week 17 against the Patriots.

27 December 2024

Dobbins will be activated from injured reserve after being upgraded to a full participant on Thursday. The team listed him as questionable for Week 17, though that appears to have been mostly a formality. With Gus Edwards out this week, Dobbins should return to a sizable role. Facing a beatable New England run defense, Dobbins is back in the RB2 ranks to close the year.