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PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
RJ Harvey's knee injury is not believed to be serious, suggesting minimal fantasy impact and likely continued availability.PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
RJ Harvey suffered a knee injury in practice and was ruled out for the Broncos' game against Kansas City Chiefs, but a source told The Denver Post that the injury does not appear to be serious or hold him out long term. With the Broncos two games away from their bye week, the team may put him into rehab mode for a return after the bye, suggesting a near-term recovery window.NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Running back RJ Harvey suffered an unknown severity knee injury this week and was ruled out for the Broncos' critical home game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Harvey (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. He was added to the injury report as limited on Thursday and did not participate on Friday. Harvey is second on the Broncos in both receptions (25) and receiving yards (217), and has also rushed for 87 yards on 24 carries.NegativeUsageOct 30, 2026
Harvey is second on the Broncos in both receiving categories with 25 catches for 217 yards; he has also rushed for 87 yards on 24 carries, making him a dual-threat contributor.NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Harvey (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs; he was added to the injury report as limited on Thursday and did not participate on Friday.NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Running back RJ Harvey (knee) was listed as limited for Thursday's practice after having no designation on Wednesday; he has 304 total yards and two touchdowns this season.NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
Harvey shares the remaining 50% snap share with J.K. Dobbins in Denver's three-man backfield committee led by Jonah Coleman, limiting his fantasy upside.NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026
Harvey is one of the Broncos running backs facing a tough matchup against the Chiefs, who have allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points and the third-best yards per carry mark at 3.6. If you start anyone in this tough matchup, Jonah Coleman is preferred over Harvey and J.K. Dobbins.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Running back RJ Harvey was added to the injury report Thursday and listed as a limited participant with a knee injury.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
RJ Harvey appeared on the Broncos injury report for the first time Thursday with a knee injury after coming out of practice; severity is unknown and game day status is in question heading into Friday's final report.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
RJ Harvey is shown celebrating a touchdown for the Denver Broncos against Seattle in Week 7, indicating active offensive involvement in the Broncos' scoring plays.PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026
Harvey took a screen against a blitz to the house from 52 yards out, showcasing best-in-the-backfield explosiveness, and slipped out on a play-action target for 19 yards (called back). However, Harvey should keep splitting pass-down work with rookie Jonah Coleman, who is the polar opposite stylistically. Coleman closed the game in the fourth quarter as the in-development rusher, and the fact that we're back to a 3-RB committee is horrible for everyone. Harvey had 3.1 expected half PPR points in a blowout win against Arizona last week because of it; his floor is far too low to trust until proven otherwise.PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
Ranked 19th among running backs in the Week 8 trade value chart with a value of 171, indicating mid-tier trade market positioning.NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026
RJ Harvey is a second-year back on the Broncos who, while imperfect, is a legitimate NFL runner. His presence alongside J.K. Dobbins reduces the likelihood of Denver pursuing a Taylor trade.PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026
RJ Harvey turned a short pass into a 52-yard touchdown score against Arizona, demonstrating explosive playmaking ability and contributing to the Broncos' best offensive performance of the season.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Harvey played 16 snaps in the Broncos backfield, averaging 2.0 yards per carry on his carries but making a big play in the passing game with a 52-yard receiving touchdown and one other catch. In PPR leagues, Harvey would be the second choice behind Coleman thanks to his consistent involvement in the passing game.NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026
R.J. Harvey is described as a home-run hitter who took a screen pass to the house early in the 3rd quarter on a perfectly timed and executed play with multiple blockers running free downfield. However, outside of that one touchdown play, his other 4 touches were plays for 2-3 yards each, indicating limited overall impact beyond the one explosive play.NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026
RJ Harvey has combined with J.K. Dobbins to average just 3.4 yards per carry for the Broncos, who rank 30th in rush success rate this season. The lackluster performance from Denver's primary ball-carriers suggests the team may seek an upgrade at running back.NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026
RJ Harvey continued to contribute to the Broncos' improved rushing attack, which totaled 159 yards. The source mentions Harvey as part of the run game rotation alongside rookie Jonah Coleman and JK Dobbins, noting 'continued grinding from RJ Harvey.' While Harvey's specific statistics are not detailed, his role in the team's marked improvement in rushing yards (close to 100 even excluding Nix's 62-yard run) indicates sustained involvement in the offense.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Running back received 16 snaps in Week 7 against Arizona, placing him second on the Broncos depth chart behind lead back Jonah Coleman (30 snaps) and ahead of J.K. Dobbins (14 snaps). With Coleman emerging as the clear lead back and Payton seeking to increase his touches, Harvey's role appears limited in Denver's backfield hierarchy.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Harvey remains the Broncos' best and most explosive playmaker this season, scoring on a 50+ yard screen play touchdown on Sunday that showcased his elite speed. Jonah Coleman notes 'His role in this offense remains unchanged as the pass-catching threat out of the backfield who has the speed to take it all the way whenever he touches the ball,' though his production as a ball-carrier is not ideal.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
RJ Harvey contributed 3 carries for 6 yards and 2 catches for 54 receiving yards with 1 receiving TD in Denver's 30-16 win over Arizona. The source notes that Harvey was the target of a 52-yard touchdown screen pass, demonstrating his role in the passing game and his ability to generate explosive plays.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Broncos running back R.J. Harvey scored on a 52-yard screen touchdown against Arizona, contributing to Denver's 30-16 win and the team's season-high point total.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
RJ Harvey showcased his playmaking ability as a pass catcher with a 52-yard screen pass TD that went untouched—arguably the play of the game. The source notes Harvey is 'a home-run hitter as a pass catcher' with 'a nose for the end zone,' though he carried the ball only 3 times for limited rushing production (25% snap share). His receiving upside and TD-scoring ability make him a complementary weapon in Denver's offense.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
RJ Harvey scored a 52-yard touchdown in the Broncos' dominant win over Arizona, contributing to a strong ground game performance.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Second-year running back positioned as a complementary piece in the Broncos backfield behind Jonah Coleman, with a defined role as a playmaker in the pass game while offering speed and juice as an occasional runner. The source suggests Harvey will operate in a secondary capacity to Coleman's primary workload.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Harvey had a 52-yard catch-and-run early in the third quarter and scored a touchdown; the source highlights his big play as part of Denver's offensive success against Arizona's defense.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
RJ Harvey scored on a 52-yard touchdown reception that was called the perfect play call by Sean Payton, executed excellently by Nix, Harvey, the offensive line, and the rest of the offense. This touchdown exemplified Denver's balanced and effective offensive attack on Sunday.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Running back RJ Harvey broke a short pass for a 52-yard touchdown against Arizona, one of three of the four longest plays of the year for the Broncos. The big-play production demonstrates Harvey's role in the Broncos' explosive offensive scheme and his ability to generate chunk yardage.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
RJ Harvey broke out with a 52-yard touchdown catch and run on a screen pass in the third quarter, described as an untouched play where he knifed through the Cardinals defense. The play was a beautiful call against the blitz, showcasing Harvey's ability to create after the catch and capitalize on designed plays in Denver's big-play offensive attack.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
RJ Harvey took a screen pass 52 yards for a touchdown, contributing to the Broncos' offensive explosion. This was part of the Broncos' multiple 50+ yard touchdown plays in a single game for the first time since Week 2, 2023.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
RJ Harvey caught a short pass from Bo Nix and scored on a 52-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, demonstrating receiving and rushing production in the Broncos' explosive offensive display against Arizona.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Harvey broke free on a perfectly designed screen pass from Bo Nix for a 52-yard catch-and-run touchdown, with three offensive linemen out in front creating a dead giveaway of the big play design; the play was beautifully executed against the blitz.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Harvey added 54 yards and a touchdown on two catches in the Broncos' 30-16 win over Arizona, including a huge 52-yard touchdown catch in the second half, demonstrating explosive receiving upside in Denver's passing game.NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026
Harvey was targeted on a play where Nix faked a toss to Mims and found him for a 14-yard gain, diving to the one-yard line; however, an offensive pass interference penalty on Adam Trautman negated the play and the drive, limiting the impact of Harvey's reception.NegativeUsageOct 24, 2026
The source indicates that RJ Harvey hasn't had a lot of carries or reps in his second season with the Broncos, contributing to the team's running back depth concerns alongside J.K. Dobbins' struggles and Jonah Coleman's injury.PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026
RJ Harvey is expected to receive reps as part of Denver's game plan against Arizona. The Broncos plan to feature a healthy dose of running back carries, with Harvey getting opportunities alongside J.K. Dobbins, as Arizona's defense ranks among the weakest at stopping the run, having allowed over 140 yards in three contests thus far.PositiveUsageOct 23, 2026
Sean Payton praised RJ Harvey's performance, noting he has made big plays on screens and is instinctive; Payton expressed positive sentiment about his progress early in Year 2.NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026
Harvey ranks 44th in Adjusted Yards After Contact per Attempt and 61st in Forced Missed Tackle Rate (out of 61 qualifiers with min. 20 carries). He has played more snaps on third downs but tied for allowing the 10th-most pressures of any rusher, indicating inefficiency and vulnerability to Coleman's return.PositiveBreakoutOct 22, 2026
Davis Webb expressed strong confidence in RJ Harvey's development and upside, calling him special with the ball in his hands and noting he is really hard to tackle. Webb highlighted Harvey's growth as a runner under center and in the gun, and praised his pass-game work, stating he has been spectacular catching the ball underneath and advancing for explosive gains. Webb also noted Harvey's character and engagement off the field.NegativeUsageOct 22, 2026
Second-year running back RJ Harvey has shown some flashes this season, but the long runs and explosive plays haven't materialized. He is part of Denver's struggling rushing attack, which ranks among the worst in the NFL so far this season compared to their top-tier rushing performance through the same stretch last year.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
Denver's offense relied heavily on the running game and short passes, particularly screens to RJ Harvey. On Denver's two touchdown drives, the Broncos found success with their screen game, particularly when targeting Harvey on those possessions. Seattle looked overly aggressive and occasionally undisciplined in trying to shut those plays down.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
RJ Harvey is one of only two Broncos running backs that J.J. McCarthy feels remotely comfortable considering. Harvey has 23 receptions in five games compared with Dobbins' eight in six, giving him a more appealing path in PPR formats. However, the rushing workload remains limited, so he's leaning on catches for production without a guaranteed weekly floor.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
Harvey was the most dangerous member of the Broncos' historically inept offense in an overtime win over the Seahawks, recording 25 yards and a touchdown on six carries while leading the team with 31 receiving yards. He leads the team in catches with 23 and is a serviceable RB2 for those dealing with injuries or bye weeks, as head coach Sean Payton is trying to jumpstart his offense.PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026
RJ Harvey has a 57.1% success rate on 21 carries, which is better than JK Dobbins' 38.3% success rate on 81 carries. The source uses Harvey as evidence that a competent running back can produce better results behind Denver's average offensive line.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Running back RJ Harvey is leading the Broncos in receptions, indicating he is the team's primary pass-catching option despite the overall offensive struggles.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Harvey has failed to make a case for the lead-back role in Denver's backfield, leaving the door open for Jonah Coleman to take over if Dobbins' durability issues resurface.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Harvey recorded 6 carries for 25 yards and 1 TD plus 3 catches for 31 receiving yards in the Broncos' 17-14 OT win over Seattle, showing involvement in both rushing and receiving roles.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
RJ Harvey is the one guy on the offense that is playing inspired football. He's only getting a couple of handfuls of touches each game, but he's making them count. He executed a great screen play with a great block from Wattenburg out in space for a 16-yard gain, pulled off another screen to get the ball inside the 10, and converted a 3rd and 1 out of shotgun by shooting to the outside. He took a wild cat snap to the house for the 2nd touchdown of the game. He finished with 6 runs for 25 yards (4.2 ypc) and 3 catches on 4 targets for 31 yards.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Harvey played 24 snaps with 9 touches that resulted in 56 yards of total offense, yielding 6.2 yards per touch—almost triple Dobbins' efficiency on the same game. This efficiency gap suggests Harvey may be the more productive back going forward.PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
Harvey scored a touchdown in the second quarter as part of back-to-back rushing TDs from Denver running backs that put the Broncos up 14-3 early, contributing to offensive momentum before the defense dominated the remainder of the game.PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
Stock up as the Broncos' best playmaker this season; had 6 carries for 25 yards (4.2 YPC) and 3 receptions for 31 yards (9 touches for 56 total yards from scrimmage). The source notes 'He has the explosion and burst that Dobbins does not have and is running hard through contact' and wanted to see more of Harvey on Thursday night, suggesting increased role opportunity.PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
Harvey showed some life and has been the Broncos' best playmaker this season despite not seeing a ton of touches; the source notes the stat line isn't great but views him as a bright spot in the offense.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Broncos RB RJ Harvey took a direct snap and scored a touchdown in the overtime win against Seattle, showing his involvement in the red zone offense.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Harvey caught three passes for 31 yards and scored a touchdown on a short run in the Broncos' overtime win, contributing to the ground game in a low-volume offensive performance.PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
Harvey capped a 9-play, 74-yard scoring drive with a short touchdown run in the first half, demonstrating offensive involvement and red-zone opportunity.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
RJ Harvey scored twice on direct snap plays (wildcat formation) in the first half, including his first touchdown of the season. He scored on a 1-yard direct snap in the second quarter and again on another 1-yard direct snap touchdown after a pass interference penalty set up automatic first-and-goal.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
RJ Harvey scored a rushing touchdown from the one-yard line in the second quarter and later burst through the hole for Denver's first first down of the second half, contributing to the Broncos' offensive production in the first half before the offense stalled.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
R.J. Harvey scored a touchdown on a direct snap (Wildcat formation) from the 1-yard line and had an 11-yard screen pass reception that moved the Broncos to the 1-yard line. He was utilized in multiple offensive packages, demonstrating versatility and red-zone involvement.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
RJ Harvey scored a touchdown against the Seahawks in the second quarter, demonstrating offensive involvement and red zone opportunity.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
RJ Harvey caught three passes for 31 yards in the first half, demonstrating receiving involvement in Sean Payton's balanced offensive scheme that has generated 130 yards through 17 runs and 15 passes.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Harvey received a screen pass that he took down to the four yard line to setup first and goal, then powered his way down to the 25-yard line for another first down on a shotgun handoff, and scored a touchdown on a direct snap into the end zone, showing multiple offensive touches and red-zone involvement.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Continuing to showcase opportunities in the Broncos running back rotation against Seattle; scored a touchdown and looked sharp in his opportunities with Badie sidelined.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
RJ Harvey scored a 1-yard touchdown run with 5:15 remaining in the first half against the Seahawks' No. 1 defense; he has three carries for 10 yards through three drives as the Broncos moved the ball effectively despite entering the game ranked 30th in total offense and 25th in rushing.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Harvey recorded three catches for 31 yards through the first quarter Thursday night, showing early-game receiving involvement as a running back in Denver's offense.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Harvey caught a screen pass for 16 yards and a first down, described as a beautiful play that actually worked, helping the Broncos finally approach midfield for the first time in the game.NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026
Harvey didn't catch a pass following Sean Payton's Week 5 military coup, though he was still out there running all the routes. The source considers it a one-time fluke but is keeping a close eye on this Thursday to see if the trend continues.NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026
RJ Harvey is valuable as a pass catcher but is not a good between-the-tackles runner and has never been a good inside runner. The source does not believe Harvey and Dobbins can carry the rushing attack, and Harvey's limitations as a runner prevent him from being a solution to Denver's run game problems.PositiveUsageOct 15, 2026
Sean Payton took over Denver's play-calling in Week 5; during that contest, J.K. Dobbins handled 18 carries while Harvey got just three. More notably, Harvey's target share dropped from an average of seven per game over his first three outings to just one in Week 5. If he isn't catching passes, Harvey can't be trusted, especially not against a quality Seahawks defense.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
RJ Harvey is valued at $6 in the Some Plausible Upside tier of rest-of-season rankings.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Harvey was on the field for 23 snaps but saw minimal action; he was run up the middle a couple of times for practically nothing, had one catch for 0 yards in the passing game, and was used in pass blocking on a 3rd down that went poorly. The source questions why such an explosive player isn't being used more to help kick-start the offense.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Harvey's receiving work collapsed following Sean Payton's play-calling coup with the Broncos. Beyond the decline in Harvey's usage, there was little noticeable difference in the Broncos' overall offensive performance, which remained largely the same poor output.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Stock down; after seeing heavy usage the last few games, Harvey barely played on Sunday with just 37% of snaps, 3 carries for 7 yards, and 1 target for 0 catches. The source attributes this to Sean Payton calling plays for the first time this season, which resulted in increased workload for Dobbins and less work for Harvey, though the source does not expect this trend to continue.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Harvey played 23 snaps (37% of offensive snaps) as the second-string running back and received only 3 carries, indicating limited offensive role despite significant snap count.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
RJ Harvey had ten catches the previous week but was barely involved on offense against Los Angeles; the source questions why the Broncos didn't try to get the ball in his hands more as a receiver out of the backfield.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
RJ Harvey had a good run that resulted in a first down for Denver during their second-quarter drive into Chargers territory.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Bo Nix highlighted RJ Harvey as a key part of the Broncos offense, noting that getting the ball to Harvey for a 20-yard run is just as valuable as throwing it 20 yards in the air. Nix emphasized that he doesn't need to be a hero on every play and that Harvey's efficiency is a core part of the offensive strategy.NegativeRoleOct 10, 2026
RJ Harvey had 10 catches last week while Courtland Sutton had one, partly due to soft-zone defense. SickBoy67 notes Harvey has improved as a runner but still doesn't have the best vision for holes; he's an amazing weapon in space. The source expects the running game to remain ineffective, which limits Harvey's role in the passing game.NegativeUsageOct 10, 2026
RJ Harvey is featured in the opening photo being tackled by Chargers defenders, illustrating the Broncos' run game struggles; the source identifies the run game as the bigger complaint from fans regarding offensive problems, ahead of QB play concerns.