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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on RJ Harvey
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about RJ Harvey
NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Harvey is designated as the passing game role back in Denver offense; received only five touches in Week 7 despite scoring a 51-yard touchdown. Has scored touchdowns in each of the last two weeks but touch volume remains limited. Will maintain red zone usage but unlikely to emerge as primary back.NegativeUsageOct 7, 2026
Despite recording 10 catches in his previous game, RJ Harvey finished only as the RB23, highlighting the overall inefficiency and poor fantasy output of the Broncos' backfield.NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026
R.J. Harvey is seeing significant receiving usage, including checkdowns and manufactured touches in the red area, though the source questions the overall effectiveness of these plays for the offense.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
RJ Harvey is dealing with a short-term injury. His fantasy value is highly dependent on being the primary back in Sean Payton's offense, but with three names currently in the mix, it is unlikely he will replicate his previous season-long success.NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026
Matt Harmon notes that RJ Harvey is a desperation flex option at best, citing his RB40 standing in expected points and poor performance in pass protection during a sloppy team backfield showing. While he outpaced JK Dobbins in snap share (51% to 43%) and is utilized in the passing game and red zone, both backs struggled with pass protection mistakes.NegativeUsageSep 7, 2026
RJ Harvey is identified as the Denver running back who receives targets but lacks rushing volume, making it difficult for him to secure the full workload in a three-man committee.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Defined secondary role in the Colts backfield committee; will be effective within that limited, specialized role.NegativeProjectionAug 30, 2026
Harvey is going too high in round eight despite significant role concerns. Last season with JK Dobbins healthy, Harvey was RB36 on RB54 usage—elite efficiency but at low volume. The Broncos backfield is now a three-way split (Harvey, Dobbins, Jonah Coleman) that will condense to two if Dobbins gets injured. The speaker doesn't envision games where Harvey touches the ball 14-19 times this season, which is what drove his fantasy success last year when Dobbins was out. NextGen Stats show Harvey had the second-highest time spent behind the line of scrimmage (only behind Kenneth Walker), but unlike Walker, Harvey plays behind a top-three offensive line, suggesting the issue is scheme fit rather than line quality. The speaker views him as boom-bust and is not convinced Sean Payton will break him outside his current mold.PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026
The source prefers RJ Harvey over Jona Coleman due to a superior athletic profile, though acknowledges he may be limited to specific designed pass-game roles rather than a traditional third-down role.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
R.J. Harvey's fantasy outlook is declining due to a lack of trust from Sean Payton, being vultured by the fullback, and the addition of Audric Estimé. He is now ranked near Kenneth Gainwell and Rachaad White as a pass-catching specialist rather than a primary back, though he retains a superior athletic profile compared to Estimé.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Pass-catching running back role is being phased out; the source prefers JK Dobbins straight up over Harvey at this point due to reduced passing game usage and screen pass opportunities expected to shift to Jaylen Waddle and Jonah Coleman.PositiveUsageNo date
RJ Harvey is emerging as the preferred pass-catching and goal-line back for the Broncos, evidenced by his 10-reception game and usage in high-leverage situations.PositiveUsageNo date
Matt Harmon notes that Sean Payton prioritizes R.J. Harvey for red zone opportunities, making him a significant factor in the Broncos' backfield usage.PositiveRoleNo date
Harvey is expected to be the passing down guy in a three-way backfield with JK Dobbins and Jonah Coleman handling early down rushing duties.PositiveInjuryNo date
Harvey had labrum surgery following a shoulder sprain and tear after the season, which is a concern for running backs, though Sean Payton said he's full go right now.