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          First look at fantasy football in NFL Week 9: More carries coming for J.K. Dobbins?

          Rookie J.K. Dobbins flashed big-time skills against the tough Pittsburgh defense. Mitchell Layton-USA TODAY Sports
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterNov 2, 2020, 02:34 AM
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          Perhaps there was a good reason the Baltimore Ravens kept giving 30-year-old running back Mark Ingram II double-digit touches each week while exciting rookie J.K. Dobbins waited for his turn to shine. But it was tough to figure out, especially for curious fantasy managers. After all, while Ingram struggled with production and health, Dobbins entered Week 8 averaging 6.2 yards per rush, while also playing a role in the passing game. And Dobbins sure looked like a potential star who simply needed more volume.