Cam Skattebo vs J.K. Dobbins: Who Should You Start?
Cam Skattebo and J.K. Dobbins are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG across 8 games with the New York Giants, while J.K. Dobbins posted 11.0 PPG in 10 appearances for the Denver Broncos.
A 3.5-PPG gap gives Cam Skattebo the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Cam Skattebo ran for 410 yards and 5 touchdowns; J.K. Dobbins posted 772 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cam Skattebo sits Week 11 while J.K. Dobbins is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
