The Los Angeles Chargers have had bad injury luck when it comes to the running back unit. Will J.K. Dobbins be ready to go for a pivotal matchup against the New England Patriots?

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting a vital player back at a pivotal point in the season. The team is activating running back J.K. Dobbins ahead of its Week 17 matchup with the New England Patriots,

Running back J.K. Dobbins could return for the Los Angeles Chargers this weekend after being activated off injured reserve.

The Chargers' leading rusher has missed the last four games due to a knee injury suffered in Week 12 against his former team.

J.K. Dobbins was activated off injured reserve and is poised to play in the Chargers’ pivotal Saturday tilt against the host Patriots, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

In other roster-related news, the Chargers elevated safeties Eddie Jackson and Kendall Williamson from the practice squad. Jackson was signed to the practice squad earlier this week.

The Chargers will have running back J.K. Dobbins back in the lineup for Saturday's game in New England. NFL Media reports that the Chargers will activate Dobbins from injured reserve ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the Patriots.

Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has been activated after spending the last four games on injured reserve with a sprained MCL in his left knee.