(El Segundo) Los Angeles Chargers running back JK Dobbins will miss at least four games with a left knee injury.
He suffered a torn ligament Monday against the Baltimore Ravens.
Dobbins ranks fourth in the USA with 766 rushing yards.
He has four touchdowns in his last four games and eight total this season.
Gus Edwards will be in greater demand in his absence.
Edwars missed more than a month with an ankle injury this season.
Upon his return to play on November 10, he rushed for 55 yards against the Tennessee Titans.
Edwards has 206 rushing yards in 2024, in seven games.
The Chargers (7-4) prepare to visit the Atlanta Falcons (6-5) on Sunday (1 p.m., TSN4).