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Jonah Coleman: Sean Payton says get him more touches
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said the team needs to get running back Jonah Coleman more touches after his Week 7 return.
Jonah Coleman’s role in the Denver Broncos backfield looks set to expand. After Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Sean Payton told reporters they “got to get him more touches. Definitely.”
What happened
Coleman returned to the field during Sunday’s matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after missing four games on injured reserve due to a sprained ankle suffered in Week 2. He carried nine times for 54 yards and added two receptions for 15 yards, leading the Broncos with 11 touches and 69 scrimmage yards. He also led the backfield in snaps and routes run, playing nearly half the offensive snaps while RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins split the rest.
After the game, Payton made it clear the offense wants more from Coleman. The rookie has now played three games this season, totaling 19 carries for 93 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, along with five receptions for 34 yards.
Context
Coleman, a fourth-round rookie, was designated for return from injured reserve on Oct. 21, opening his 21-day practice window. He had been on IR since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2. In his first game back, he averaged 6.0 yards per carry.
This season, Coleman has 23.7 PPR points through three games. J.K. Dobbins, listed as the Broncos’ RB1, has 87 carries for 293 yards and three touchdowns. RJ Harvey has 24 carries for 87 yards and one touchdown plus 25 receptions for 217 yards.
What’s next
The Broncos are 5-2 and coming off a 30-16 win over the Cardinals. Coleman’s Week 8 projection is 10.1 PPR points, up from his 8.9 PPR points in Week 7. With the coaching staff publicly calling for more work for Coleman, his role could grow immediately.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Coleman’s return and Payton’s explicit call for more touches make him a priority add in Week 8. He already led the Denver backfield in snaps, touches, and routes in his first game back, and the coach’s comments signal an expanded role. His Week 8 projection of 10.1 PPR points already reflects that upside, but the real value comes if he takes over the early-down work from Dobbins. The next two players on the depth chart—Dobbins and Harvey—would see reduced roles, especially Dobbins, whose efficiency has dipped this season. Coleman is rostered in fewer than 50% of leagues, so he should be added wherever available. In leagues where Coleman is already rostered, stashing him could also pay off if the Broncos increase his workload as indicated. For Week 8, Coleman is a flex option with RB2 upside. Add him before waivers run.
Quick answers
Will Jonah Coleman get more touches in Week 8?
Sean Payton said the team needs to get Coleman more touches, and he led the Broncos backfield in snaps, touches, and routes in Week 7, according to Yahoo Sports.
What did Jonah Coleman do in Week 7?
Coleman carried nine times for 54 yards and added two receptions for 15 yards against the Cardinals in his return from injured reserve.