This doesn’t necessarily mean that Dobbins will be activated for this weekend’s game against the Patriots, or that he’ll be ready to go in Week 18, either. With the Chargers’ sights set on a run at the postseason, however, getting Dobbins back as soon as possible will only help them lock up their spot in the big dance. Fantasy managers shouldn’t count on Dobbins being back for the fantasy championship in Week 17, but who knows – with a little Christmas magic, crazier things have happened. Reindeer have flown, for crying out loud. If Dobbins isn’t able to go, it would be Gus Edwards in line once again for the lion’s share of the work in the Chargers backfield. He’s fresh off a two-touchdown performance against a tough Broncos defense, and he draws a much better matchup this week against the Patriots. He’ll be a solid RB3 start with some RB2 upside, while Faraz-favorite Kimani Vidal can likely be returned to the waiver wire after seeing Hassan Haskins become the moneyball vulture to Gus Edwards. Once Dobbins is back, he can re-enter the RB2 discussion – but that might not be until the wild card round given the three-week runway the Chargers have to activate him.