RJ Harvey Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 5'8", 205 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
- Drafted
- 2025 R2, #60
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 9.4
- Pos rank
- RB37
- Rostered
- 85%
Week 4 at 49ers, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 11th vs. RBs, neutral
RJ Harvey Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
9.4 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Flex
Trend
Stable
RJ Harvey's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two mid-range starts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,at KC,8.1,RB34
- Week 2, Win,vs JAX,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Win,vs LAR,10.7,RB24
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at SF,Neutral49ers vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at LAC,NeutralChargers vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 15,vs SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at ARI,NeutralCardinals vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster RJ Harvey?
Harvey is averaging 9.4 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 24 rushing yards and 0 TD on 5 carries, plus 10 catches for 64 yards. That ranks RB37, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 4.8 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Bo Nix.
His best week was RB24 in Week 3 against the Rams (10.7 points); his worst, RB34 in Week 1 at the Chiefs (8.1). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Panthers (1st vs. RBs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Harvey ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
RJ Harvey 2026 Game Log
Full game log with rushing and receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DEN | 2 | 24 | 0 | 10 | 64 | 0 | 18.8 | 9.4 | — |
| 2025 | DEN | 17 | 540 | 7 | 47 | 356 | 5 | 206.6 | 12.2 | RB20 |
| Career | 19 | 564 | 7 | 57 | 420 | 5 | 225.4 | 11.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The 2026 picture is murkier. Dobbins is back healthy and rookie Jonah Coleman crowds the goal-line work, capping the volume that fueled Harvey's late-season RB13 surge. He profiles as a passing-down asset and PPR flex rather than a featured back, with a labrum surgery worth tracking through camp. Next on the depth chart after him: Tyler Badie. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025chestPlayed through
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RJ Harvey Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start RJ Harvey in Week 4?
RJ Harvey is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the 49ers, as the RB37 in PPR total points this season (9.4 a game). The 49ers rank 11th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Harvey.
How many fantasy points is RJ Harvey averaging in 2026?
RJ Harvey is averaging 9.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 18.8 points across 2 games. His last game produced 10.7 points.
Where does RJ Harvey rank in fantasy football in 2026?
RJ Harvey ranks RB37 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is RJ Harvey worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: RJ Harvey is a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 85% of Sleeper leagues.
What is RJ Harvey's fantasy football role?
RJ Harvey is RB2 on the Broncos depth chart. He is averaging 2.5 carries and 5.5 targets a game, on 42% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are RJ Harvey's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
RJ Harvey's next three games are Week 4 at the 49ers (11th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 5 at the Chargers (17th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Seahawks (28th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has RJ Harvey been in fantasy football this season?
RJ Harvey has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 2 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.8 points around his 9.4-point average.
What is RJ Harvey's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season RJ Harvey's floor has been 8.1 PPR points (Week 1, RB34) and his ceiling 10.7 (Week 3, RB24). His median week has been 9.4 points. See Harvey's full game log.
RJ Harvey 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Denver BroncosHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 24
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 5
4.8 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 10
- Yards
- 64
- TD
- 0
11 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 18.8
- Pos rank
- RB37
10.7 Best Week 3 vs LAR8.1 Worst Week 1 @ KC
Advanced Rushing Stats
Harvey is on the field for 43.5% of snaps and draws 12.6% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 2.20 | 79th | 1.87 | 48th |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | 0th | 5.3% | 7th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.55 | 57th | 0.84 | 95th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.60 | 73rd | 2.03 | 33rd |
| Broken tackles | 0 | 0th | 4 | 25th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 43.5% | 50th | 41.2% | 44th |
| Target share | 12.6% | 84th | 9.6% | 82nd |
| Red-zone opportunities | 2 | 23rd | 33 | 62nd |
| Targets per game | 5.5 | 96th | 3.4 | 81st |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Harvey draws a big target share and draws targets, but rarely breaks a big run and gets little red-zone work.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 2.5 carries and 5.5 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
9.4
Fantasy PPG
12
Rush yds/g
5.0
Rec/g
RJ Harvey career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 10 | 64 | 0 | 18.8 | 9.4 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 146 | 540 | 7 | 47 | 356 | 5 | 206.6 | 12.2 | RB20 |
| Career | 19 | 151 | 564 | 7 | 57 | 420 | 5 | 225.4 | 11.9 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
11.9
Career PPG
19 games over 2 seasons
95%
Availability
Share of team games he played
42%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
7.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Harvey has averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game over 19 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 12.2 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 9.4 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 9.4 per game, down 2.8 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 8.0 carries plus targets a game against 12.0. His quarterback this season has been Bo Nix.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Harvey's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 540Rush yards2025
- 12Total TD2025
- 206.6Fantasy pts2025 · RB20
- 984Career scrimmage yds2025–2026
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RJ Harvey Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does RJ Harvey have in 2026?
RJ Harvey has 18.8 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 9.4 per game across 2 games. That total ranks RB37 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does RJ Harvey have this season?
RJ Harvey has 24 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 12 a game at 4.8 yards per carry. His high was 18 yards, in Week 1 at the Chiefs.
How many touchdowns does RJ Harvey have this season?
RJ Harvey has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does RJ Harvey have this season?
RJ Harvey has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 5 carries.
How many carries does RJ Harvey have this season?
RJ Harvey has 5 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 2.5 a game, for 24 yards. His high was 3 carries, in Week 1 at the Chiefs.
How many receptions does RJ Harvey have this season?
RJ Harvey has 10 receptions for 64 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 11 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 3 against the Rams.
How many receiving yards does RJ Harvey have this season?
RJ Harvey has 64 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 32.0 a game on 10 catches. His high was 41 yards, in Week 3 against the Rams.
How many targets does RJ Harvey have this season?
RJ Harvey has drawn 11 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.5 a game, and caught 10 of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 3 against the Rams.
How many games has RJ Harvey played in 2026?
RJ Harvey has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were RJ Harvey's stats last season?
In 2025, RJ Harvey ran for 540 yards and 7 touchdowns and caught 47 passes for 356 yards in 17 games. That was 206.6 PPR points (12.2 per game), an RB20 finish.
What are RJ Harvey's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 19 games, RJ Harvey has 564 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns, plus 57 catches for 420 yards, for 225.4 PPR fantasy points (11.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does RJ Harvey have in his career?
RJ Harvey has 12 touchdowns in his NFL career: 7 rushing and 5 receiving, over 19 games.
RJ Harvey Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
9.4
Carries/g
2.5
Rush yds/g
12.0
Rec/g
5.0
Rec yds/g
32.0
Across 2 games in 2026, RJ Harvey has averaged 2.5 carries, 12.0 rushing yards and 9.4 PPR fantasy points per game. RJ Harvey has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 3 against LAR (10.7 points); the lowest was Week 1 against KC (8.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KC17th | L 10-31 | 8.1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 0 | RB34 |
Week 1 · KC · L 10-31 · 8.1 pts
How the 8.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LAR29th | W 30-26 | 10.7 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 0 | RB24 |
Week 3 · LAR · W 30-26 · 10.7 pts
How the 10.7 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB1 week and one RB2 week. For a running back ranked RB37 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between RB24 and RB34.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
RB1 week vs. the Rams
2 carries, 6 yds. 6/7 receiving, 41 yds.
He played 36% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 3.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Kansas City
3 carries, 18 yds. 4/4 receiving, 23 yds.
He played 51% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Denver Broncos vs San Francisco 49ers
View matchup — Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers
View matchup — Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals
RJ Harvey Game Log 2025
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
12.2
Carries/g
8.6
Rush yds/g
31.8
Rec/g
2.8
Rec yds/g
20.9
Across 17 games in 2025, RJ Harvey has averaged 8.6 carries, 31.8 rushing yards and 12.2 PPR fantasy points per game. RJ Harvey has finished as a top-12 RB in 7 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 7. The best week was Week 8 against DAL (24.1 points); the lowest was Week 2 against IND (3.4).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEN20th | W 20-12 | 7.9 | 6 | 70 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | RB34 |
Week 1 · TEN · W 20-12 · 7.9 pts
How the 7.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | IND29th | L 28-29 | 3.4 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 | RB53 |
Week 2 · IND · L 28-29 · 3.4 pts
How the 3.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LAC31st | L 20-23 | 4.6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | RB51 |
Week 3 · LAC · L 20-23 · 4.6 pts
How the 4.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CIN3rd | W 28-3 | 19.8 | 14 | 58 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 40 | 1 | RB12 |
Week 4 · CIN · W 28-3 · 19.8 pts
How the 19.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | PHI7th | W 21-17 | 6.0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 0 | RB37 |
Week 5 · PHI · W 21-17 · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | NYJ2nd | W 13-11 | 6.5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 0 | RB35 |
Week 6 · NYJ · W 13-11 · 6.5 pts
How the 6.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | NYG1st | W 33-32 | 7.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | RB31 |
Week 7 · NYG · W 33-32 · 7.2 pts
How the 7.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | DAL5th | W 44-24 | 24.1 | 7 | 46 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | RB6 |
Week 8 · DAL · W 44-24 · 24.1 pts
How the 24.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | HOU24th | W 18-15 | 16.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 1 | RB11 |
Week 9 · HOU · W 18-15 · 16.6 pts
How the 16.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | LV19th | W 10-7 | 3.8 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | RB46 |
Week 10 · LV · W 10-7 · 3.8 pts
How the 3.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | KC27th | W 22-19 | 8.0 | 11 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | RB37 |
Week 11 · KC · W 22-19 · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | WAS10th | W 27-26 | 21.2 | 13 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 0 | RB2 |
Week 13 · WAS · W 27-26 · 21.2 pts
How the 21.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | LV19th | W 24-17 | 22.0 | 17 | 75 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 0 | RB4 |
Week 14 · LV · W 24-17 · 22.0 pts
How the 22.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | GB8th | W 34-26 | 10.5 | 19 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB27 |
Week 15 · GB · W 34-26 · 10.5 pts
How the 10.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | JAX30th | L 20-34 | 22.1 | 7 | 50 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 71 | 0 | RB11 |
Week 16 · JAX · L 20-34 · 22.1 pts
How the 22.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | KC27th | W 20-13 | 18.6 | 14 | 43 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 1 | RB11 |
Week 17 · KC · W 20-13 · 18.6 pts
How the 18.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | LAC31st | W 19-3 | 4.3 | 15 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | RB55 |
Week 18 · LAC · W 19-3 · 4.3 pts
How the 4.3 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Seven RB1 weeks, four RB2 weeks and six busts. For a running back who finished RB24 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB34 · Wk 2 RB53 · Wk 3 RB51 · Wk 4 RB12 · Wk 5 RB37 · Wk 6 RB35 · Wk 7 RB31 · Wk 8 RB6 · Wk 9 RB11 · Wk 10 RB46 · Wk 11 RB37 · Wk 13 RB2 · Wk 14 RB4 · Wk 15 RB27 · Wk 16 RB11 · Wk 17 RB11 · Wk 18 RB55
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by the Chargers
15 carries, 28 yds. 1/4 receiving, 5 yds.
Just 1.9 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Kansas City
14 carries, 43 yds. 5/6 receiving, 33 yds, 1 TD.
He played 65% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Jacksonville
7 carries, 50 yds, 1 TD. 4/5 receiving, 71 yds.
He played 59% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Green Bay
19 carries, 65 yds, 1 TD. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 68% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Las Vegas
17 carries, 75 yds, 1 TD. 6/6 receiving, 25 yds.
He played 68% of the snaps and handled 17 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Washington
13 carries, 35 yds, 2 TD. 3/4 receiving, 27 yds.
He played 47% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Kansas City
11 carries, 30 yds. 3/3 receiving, 20 yds.
He played 61% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
4 carries, 9 yds. 2/3 receiving, 9 yds.
He played 28% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Houston
2 carries, 5 yds. 5/5 receiving, 51 yds, 1 TD.
He played 32% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Dallas
7 carries, 46 yds, 2 TD. 1/1 receiving, 5 yds, 1 TD.
He played 27% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. the Giants
4 carries, 0 yds. 1/2 receiving, 2 yds, 1 TD.
He played 25% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. Just 0.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at the Jets
2 carries, 4 yds. 4/4 receiving, 21 yds.
He played 28% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 2.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
4 carries, 12 yds. 3/3 receiving, 18 yds.
He played 20% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Cincinnati
14 carries, 58 yds. 4/5 receiving, 40 yds, 1 TD.
He played 41% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Chargers
2 carries, 2 yds. 3/3 receiving, 14 yds.
He played 29% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 1.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Indianapolis
5 carries, 8 yds. 1/2 receiving, 16 yds.
He played 33% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. Just 1.6 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Efficient in a home win
6 carries, 70 yds. 1/1 receiving, -1 yds.
He played 29% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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RJ Harvey Game Log FAQ
How did RJ Harvey do in his last game?
RJ Harvey scored 10.7 PPR points in Week 3 against the Rams, a 30–26 win, an RB24 finish. He ran 2 times for 6 yards, and caught 6 of 7 targets for 41 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did RJ Harvey score in his last game?
RJ Harvey scored 10.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Rams, an RB24 finish for the week. That was 1.3 above his season average of 9.4.
How many rushing yards did RJ Harvey have in his last game?
RJ Harvey ran for 6 yards on 2 carries in Week 3 against the Rams, and added 41 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did RJ Harvey score in his last game?
RJ Harvey did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Rams; his 10.7 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did RJ Harvey have in his last game?
RJ Harvey had 2 carries for 6 yards in Week 3 against the Rams, playing 36% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did RJ Harvey have in his last game?
RJ Harvey caught 6 of 7 targets for 41 yards in Week 3 against the Rams.
What were RJ Harvey's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 at the Chiefs, a 31–10 loss, RJ Harvey ran 3 times for 18 yards, and caught 4 of 4 targets for 23 yards. That was 8.1 PPR points, an RB34 finish.
What was RJ Harvey's best game this season?
RJ Harvey's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Rams: 10.7 PPR points, an RB24 finish. He ran 2 times for 6 yards, and caught 6 of 7 targets for 41 yards.
What was RJ Harvey's worst game this season?
RJ Harvey's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Chiefs: 8.1 PPR points, an RB34 finish. He ran 3 times for 18 yards, and caught 4 of 4 targets for 23 yards.
How many games has RJ Harvey scored a touchdown in this season?
RJ Harvey has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see RJ Harvey's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Harvey's weekly results from 2025.
RJ Harvey Rest-of-Season Outlook
Pass-catching RB4 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB20 last season at 12.2 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's RB37 at 9.4 PPR points per game, against 12.2 over 17 games last season (RB20). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 41st of 95 in rushing volume (8.6 carries per game), 15th of 95 in receiving role (3.4 targets per game) and 58th of 95 in efficiency (1.79 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his receiving role. Efficiency is the soft spot. Bo Nix is his quarterback.
He's RB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Harvey's rookie line tells a split story: 540 rushing yards on just 3.7 per carry across 146 attempts, but a far stickier receiving profile with 47 catches on a 9.9% target share, 356 yards and five receiving scores. His efficiency as a pure runner was middling, evidenced by a slightly negative -0.014 EPA per play, 1.79 yards after contact, and 17 carries stuffed for negative yardage. The juice came in chunks, three runs of 30-plus and a 50-yard touchdown, plus seven rushing scores and 39 red-zone opportunities that pushed him to 159.6 fantasy points and an RB29 finish over 17 games.
The 2026 picture is murkier. Dobbins is back healthy and rookie Jonah Coleman crowds the goal-line work, capping the volume that fueled Harvey's late-season RB13 surge. He profiles as a passing-down asset and PPR flex rather than a featured back, with a labrum surgery worth tracking through camp. Draft him as a Round 7 upside swing.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.79
- Broken tackles
- 7
- Explosive-run rate
- 5.5%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 39
- Snap share
- 42.1%
- Targets
- 58
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 SF, 11thWk 5 LAC, 17thWk 6 SEA, 28thWk 7 ARI, 22nd
- Featured receiving role3.4 targets per game, 15th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Seahawks in Week 6 (28th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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RJ Harvey Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is RJ Harvey's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
RJ Harvey projects as a pass-catching RB4 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. His receiving role (3.4 targets per game, 15th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.79 yards after contact per carry, 58th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is RJ Harvey's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
RJ Harvey is the RB37 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in RB4 territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is RJ Harvey's projected role going forward?
RJ Harvey is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is RJ Harvey's fantasy football upside?
RJ Harvey's upside: his ceiling this season is 10.7 PPR points (Week 3, RB24) and his receiving role (3.4 targets per game, 15th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt RJ Harvey's fantasy value?
RJ Harvey's risks: his efficiency (1.79 yards after contact per carry, 58th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Seahawks in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is RJ Harvey's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
RJ Harvey Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Harvey was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ SF, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs LAR, Sep 27 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
| Week 2vs JAX, Sep 20 | Hamstring | — | — | Limited | Questionable |
Injury History at a Glance
One logged injury in two seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injury
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Ribs in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 2 seasons
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
RJ Harvey Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Ribs Played through
Suffered a rib injury late in the fourth quarter of the Week 15 win against the Green Bay Packers but returned to full practice the following week.
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RJ Harvey Injury FAQ
Is RJ Harvey injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, RJ Harvey is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is RJ Harvey playing this week?
RJ Harvey has no injury designation for Week 4 at the 49ers on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Harvey was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has RJ Harvey missed any games this season?
Yes. RJ Harvey has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is RJ Harvey's injury history?
RJ Harvey has 1 logged NFL injury, which did not cost him a regular-season game.
What was RJ Harvey's most recent injury?
RJ Harvey's most recent logged injury was a ribs injury in Week 15 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does RJ Harvey have any recurring injuries?
No. RJ Harvey's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest RJ Harvey News & Updates
Seven targets, two carries in Week 3 (opens in new tab)
Saw seven targets and just two carries in Week 3, leaning toward a receiving role.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 30–26 vs LAR
Fantasy impact: Positive. Harvey solid in win vs. Los Angeles
10.7 fantasy points · RB24 · 1.3 above his 9.4 average
Harvey ran 2 times for 6 yards, with 6 catches for 41 yards in the 30–26 win vs. Los Angeles. He played 36% of the offensive snaps.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Cleared to return vs. Rams (opens in new tab)
Back in action against the Rams after clearing to return.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 10.7 PPR points, an RB24 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Getting evaluated for concussion (opens in new tab)
Being evaluated for a concussion; status uncertain pending further testing.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 10.7 PPR points, an RB24 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Upgrades to full practice (opens in new tab)
Returned to full participation, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 10.7 PPR points, an RB24 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practices in limited capacity (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice on a limited basis, worth monitoring ahead of game day.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 10.7 PPR points, an RB24 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Making progress in recovery (opens in new tab)
Progressing in recovery, trending toward a return.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 10.7 PPR points, an RB24 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 20–13 vs JAX
Fantasy impact: Negative. Inactive in Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Week 2, offering no fantasy value this week.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Listed as questionable for Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Could miss Week 2 action with questionable injury tag; monitor status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Officially limited Thursday (opens in new tab)
Limited in Thursday's practice, leaving his status worth monitoring.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Taking part in Thursday's practice (opens in new tab)
Practicing Thursday, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Dealing with hamstring issue (opens in new tab)
Hamstring issue could limit availability; monitor his status.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 14L 10–31 @ KC
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Harvey quiet in loss at Kansas City
8.1 fantasy points · RB34 · 1.3 below his 9.4 average
Harvey ran 3 times for 18 yards, with 4 catches for 23 yards in the 31–10 loss at Kansas City. He played 51% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Scores receiving TD in loss (opens in new tab)
Found the end zone through the air despite the team's loss.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Full go at minicamp (opens in new tab)
Participating fully at minicamp, showing no limitations entering the offseason program.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Broncos Teammates News
Updates on Harvey's backfield partners and quarterback.
- J.K. Dobbins: Doesn't do much with 17 carries (opens in new tab)J.K. Dobbins, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bo Nix: Three totals TDs in second-half comeback (opens in new tab)Bo Nix, QB. 93 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- J.K. Dobbins: Limited Wednesday (opens in new tab)J.K. Dobbins, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- J.K. Dobbins: On track to practice in Week 3 (opens in new tab)J.K. Dobbins, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- J.K. Dobbins: Looking good after hamstring scare (opens in new tab)J.K. Dobbins, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- J.K. Dobbins: Hoping to play Week 3 (opens in new tab)J.K. Dobbins, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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RJ Harvey News FAQ
What is the latest news on RJ Harvey?
The latest Harvey update, from September 28: Seven targets, two carries in Week 3. Saw seven targets and just two carries in Week 3, leaning toward a receiving role.
How does the latest RJ Harvey news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has RJ Harvey's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Harvey: Seven targets, two carries in Week 3 (September 28). Saw seven targets and just two carries in Week 3, leaning toward a receiving role.
RJ Harvey Bio
RJ Harvey is a running back for the Denver Broncos, where he wears No. 12. Born February 4, 2001, in Orlando, FL, he attended Edgewater and played college football at Virginia and then UCF.
The Denver Broncos selected Harvey in round 2, pick 60, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Denver Broncos on April 25, 2025.
In 19 regular-season games since 2025, he has run for 564 yards and 7 touchdowns and caught 57 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Denver Broncos Current team2025–present
Selected in round 2, pick 60, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 18 of 19 games.
College: Virginia, UCF
Transactions
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Denver Broncos.
- TradedTraded by the Detroit Lions to the Denver Broncos for G Tate Ratledge and SAF Dan Jackson.
- DraftedSelected by the Denver Broncos in round 2, pick 60.
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About RJ Harvey: Bio FAQ
How old is RJ Harvey?
RJ Harvey is 25 years old. He was born on February 4, 2001. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is RJ Harvey?
RJ Harvey is 5 feet 8 inches tall (5'8"), listed at 205 pounds, and plays running back for the Denver Broncos.
How much does RJ Harvey weigh?
RJ Harvey weighs 205 pounds, his listed weight on the Denver Broncos roster. He is listed at 5'8".
What number does RJ Harvey wear?
RJ Harvey wears number 12 for the Denver Broncos. He plays running back.
What position does RJ Harvey play?
RJ Harvey plays running back for the Denver Broncos, wearing number 12. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does RJ Harvey play for?
RJ Harvey plays for the Denver Broncos as a running back. He has been with the Broncos since 2025.
Where did RJ Harvey go to college?
RJ Harvey played college football at UCF, after attending Edgewater (FL). The Denver Broncos drafted him out of UCF in 2025.
When was RJ Harvey drafted?
The Denver Broncos selected RJ Harvey in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 60th overall pick, out of UCF.
What round was RJ Harvey drafted in?
RJ Harvey was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, taken 60th overall by the Denver Broncos.
What pick was RJ Harvey in the NFL Draft?
RJ Harvey was the 60th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round.
Where is RJ Harvey from?
RJ Harvey went to high school in Florida, at Edgewater, before playing college football at UCF.
When is RJ Harvey's birthday?
RJ Harvey's birthday is February 4. He was born on February 4, 2001 and is 25 years old.
How long has RJ Harvey been in the NFL?
2026 is RJ Harvey's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025 as a second-round pick of the Denver Broncos. View his career statistics.
What teams has RJ Harvey played for?
RJ Harvey has played for the Denver Broncos. View his career statistics.
What year did RJ Harvey enter the NFL?
RJ Harvey entered the NFL in 2025, when the Denver Broncos drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 2nd season.