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PositiveValueSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Coleman needs to be rostered everywhere as the insurance plan for J.K. Dobbins, who has missed time due to injuries in all six of his NFL campaigns. Sean Payton has raved about Coleman, comparing his skillset to Dobbins. If Dobbins gets injured, Coleman projects to benefit the most and step into the lead-back role, while RJ Harvey maintains his change-of-pace, pass-catching back usage. The Broncos play Monday Night Football in Week 2 against Jacksonville.
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PositiveSleeperSep 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Coleman is a late-round dart throw in a crowded Denver backfield with J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. Head coach Sean Payton has praised Coleman with comparisons to Dobbins. At 5-foot-8 and roughly 220 pounds, Coleman brings a powerful, wrecking-ball run style while adding value in the passing game. If Dobbins misses time (which he has a history of doing), Coleman becomes Denver's primary early-down and goal-line back, while Harvey remains involved in passing situations, giving Coleman significant upside in touchdowns and volume. Over his last three collegiate seasons, Coleman ranked 54th, 13th, and first in yards after contact per attempt and 61st, sixth, and fourth in elusive rating per PFF. In two of those three seasons, he also ranked in the top 24 in yards per route run.
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PositiveSleeperSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Jeremy Shulman calls Jonah Coleman a league-winner come playoff time, citing multiple factors: the Broncos lack another inside runner aside from oft-injured JK Dobbins; RJ Harvey struggled to handle the load; Sean Payton has talked him up all offseason; Coleman scored 17 TDs last year at Washington; and he impressed in preseason with coaches pulling him early because they had 'seen enough.' The contingent upside from any Bronco RB injury, plus the possibility of outright takeover in an uninspiring backfield behind the consensus best offensive line, justifies drafting Coleman in the 11th or 12th round. Shulman projects Coleman will be starting in fantasy playoffs against the Raiders, Bills, and Patriots.
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PositiveSleeperSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Jonah Coleman is a rookie running back the source is particularly interested in targeting late in Denver's crowded backfield alongside J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. Coleman has received praise from head coach Sean Payton, including comparisons to teammate Dobbins. At 5-foot-8 and roughly 220 pounds, Coleman brings a powerful, wrecking-ball style run game while adding value in the passing game. If Dobbins misses time (which he has a history of doing), Coleman becomes Denver's primary early-down and goal-line back, while Harvey remains involved in passing situations, giving Coleman significant upside in touchdowns and volume. Over his last three collegiate seasons, Coleman ranked 54th, 13th, and first in yards after contact per attempt and 61st, sixth, and fourth in elusive rating; in two of those three seasons, he also ranked in the top 24 in yards per route run. Coleman is a wonderful late-round dart throw.
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PositiveValueSep 8, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Fourth-round RB from Washington is a do-everything back with shiftiness, contact balance, and pass-catching ability in Sean Payton's multi-pronged backfield system. Payton's backs are heavily involved as pass-catchers, and the Broncos have one of the league's best offensive lines. Coleman impressed in training camp; when asked why Coleman was removed early from the first preseason game, Payton said, "I didn't need to see additional evidence of what I've been seeing for three weeks." Waiver wire value: $2 true value, $3 desperate need, $1 budget-minded.
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PositiveValueSep 8, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Fourth-round pick from Washington is a do-everything back with appealing shiftiness and contact balance; promising pass-catcher and pass-blocker who impressed in first NFL training camp. Sean Payton's multi-pronged backfield approach (similar to his Saints tenure) and Denver's elite offensive line create opportunity for Coleman to be a valuable fantasy asset. Payton stated after Coleman's early preseason exit: "I didn't need to see additional evidence of what I've been seeing for three weeks," suggesting confidence in his abilities. True Value FAAB bid: $2.
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PositiveValueSep 8, 2026Flock Fantasy
Best skill positional waiver wire pickup available in a 12-team double flex league. Preferred over Taji Spears as a backup RB because he is more talented and plays in a better offense, despite facing more competition for carries. Additionally, the source recommends picking up Jonah Coleman over TJ Hockenson due to upside potential if JK Dobbins gets injured or if Coleman beats out RJ Harvey for the Ravens backup role; both scenarios are viewed as very much a possibility.
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PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026Fantasy Football Advice
The source thinks Jonah Coleman will start slow but prefers him from week six onward. Coleman is the more talented running back behind a better offensive line on a better offense, making him preferable long-term if there's an injury to Harvey and Dobbins. The source prefers Mike Washington over Coleman at the current pick because Washington will have an immediate role if Gentry misses games, but Coleman's talent and situation make him the preferred option later in the season.
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