Coleman 'figures to have a growing role' with DEN
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Key Points:
- Rookie RB Jonah Coleman led the Broncos with 39 rushing yards on 10 carries, sharing the team-high carries with J.K. Dobbins, who left the game due to a hamstring injury.
- With RJ Harvey also sidelined by a hamstring injury, Coleman out-snapped veteran Tyler Badie 25 to 19 and scored a crucial touchdown in the fourth quarter, increasing his potential role if Dobbins and Harvey remain injured.
- Tyler Badie took on pass-catching duties after Dobbins' exit and could have value in deeper PPR formats if injuries persist, while Coleman may see increased early-down touches but has limited involvement in the passing game.
- RJ Harvey's hamstring injury will keep him out of Week 2, solidifying Dobbins as the lead back and Coleman as the likely secondary option, though Coleman's upside is capped without significant pass-catching work.
- The Broncos are managing multiple running back injuries cautiously, with Harvey practicing limitedly and the backfield workload expected to be split among Dobbins, Coleman, and Badie depending on health status throughout the week.
