What happened: Sean Payton addressed questions Wednesday regarding backfield usage and whether the Denver Broncos are monitoring the workload of running back JK Dobbins. Denver continues evaluating its offensive distributions as the team prepares to travel to Charlotte.

Why it matters: Denver faces depth considerations at running back with Tyler Badie and RJ Harvey both on injured reserve. The backfield rotation follows a stretch where Payton reclaimed offensive play-calling to maximize early-down efficiency.

What to watch: The Broncos finalize preparations for Charlotte as practice participation and backfield snap shares develop throughout the week.