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Reddit /r/fantasyfootball fantasy football takes on RJ Harvey
Every source-backed reddit insight STACKED has extracted from Reddit /r/fantasyfootball about RJ Harvey.
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All Reddit /r/fantasyfootball insights about RJ Harvey
NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Sam Jane reports knee injury not believed to be 'severe or hold him out long term,' but follow-up notes Denver could place him on IR before game with bye week in two weeks. Community widely skeptical of 'not severe' claim; multiple comments expect IR placement and extended absence. Sentiment: injury is likely more serious than initial report suggests; fantasy managers preparing for Harvey's absence.PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
Ruled out Week 8 with knee injury (occurred Thursday during practice). One user asked directly about Harvey ROS; response was sarcastic (IR sleeper). Minimal substantive discussion of Harvey's injury severity or timeline; thread treats him as a sunk asset and focuses entirely on backfield succession.PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
Ruled out for Week 8 vs. Kansas City after knee injury suffered in practice Thursday. Severity unknown; article states 'no status now' per Sean Payton. Community consensus is hold as flex/backup flex with capped ceiling due to pass-catching role and designed red-zone looks. RB20 on the year with decent schedule ahead, but market for trades is small. One comment notes he's been 'okay-ish flex all year' with 12 carries and 5 catches on 7 targets over recent games (123 yards total). Injury timeline unclear; no IR placement mentioned yet.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Knee injury; limited Thursday practice. Harvey is a passing-down specialist with typically 4 touches per game; limited upside even if healthy. His absence opens receiving-down snaps for Coleman, not a major loss for Denver's offense.PositiveRoleOct 29, 2026
Harvey remains in the backfield mix but appears to be losing ground to Coleman. Comments suggest Harvey will retain receiving work and third-down role if backfield condenses to 2-man split; in PPR, Harvey could be 'scam merchant' with limited rushing volume. Realistic scenario cited: Coleman 60%, Harvey 25%, Dobbins 15% of touches. Harvey is secondary option to Coleman in the backfield hierarchy.PositiveValueOct 27, 2026
Broncos pass-catcher generating PPR value debate vs. Coleman. Comments note Harvey 'has been pulling some nice PPR scam plays' and will 'still be involved as a pass catcher' even if Coleman takes over. One owner prefers Coleman in all leagues due to higher route share and better long-term usage. Harvey framed as bye-week filler or PPR flex with limited upside if Broncos offense doesn't improve.PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026
One manager lists Harvey as a healthy RB option after Saquon and Pierce injuries. No broader community discussion.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
25% snaps, 3 carries, 8 routes, 2 targets (60 yds, TD); explosive play (52-yard TD reception) but limited volume. Community split: some see him as gadget player with high fantasy points per touch if volume increases ('one of the highest fantasy points per touches amongst RBs'); others note hesitation on running lanes and limited trust from Payton. One comment: 'Harvey is extremely explosive and looks great in space...if Dobbins went down and Harvey touched the ball more than 7-8 times per game he would be a solid RB2.' However, consensus is Harvey remains a speculative hold, not a starter, and is 'more of a gadget player' under Payton.PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026
Receiving back in Denver's committee; described as having 'zero vision as a runner' and only catching passes. Coleman's arrival raises questions about whether he'll cut into Harvey's passing work, which is Harvey's primary role.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
RJ Harvey positioned as pass-catching/3rd-down back in Broncos RBBC. Harvey is 'the constant' and main pass-catcher in backfield; unlikely to be league-winner but has carved out role with receptions. Some debate whether he should be dropped for Coleman (mostly no—Harvey's receiving role is secure). One comment notes Harvey scored 12 TDs last year, suggesting Payton's wet dream is playing all three backs. Harvey's role appears safe but capped by committee structure.NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026
Ruined Puka experience for one owner alongside Chase Brown and Romeo Doubs.PositiveBreakoutOct 9, 2026
Emerging as the most optimistic beneficiary of Bryant's absence. Comments reference '20 targets for RJ Harvey' and 'Harvey PPR spam LFG'; multiple owners express hope for increased checkdown volume. One comment: 'As a Harvey owner, that's what I'm hoping for!' and 'I am playing Harvey over Waddle. This is the world we live in!' Sentiment is that if Nix continues his checkdown-heavy approach, Harvey (likely a pass-catching back) stands to gain most.PositiveDepth ChartSep 27, 2026
Broncos RB, 2nd-round pick from 2025 draft; cleared for Week 3 after injury. Comments describe him as 'mediocre 3 down back' (strong at pass-blocking/3rd down but limited overall upside) and note he will carry the load with Dobbins and Coleman out. One comment: 'Harvey will play a ton if Dobbins gets hurt. Coleman will be a worse version of Jordan Mason.' Another: 'Harvey is a terrible pass blocker' (contradicting earlier assessment). Mixed views on his role and ceiling.PositiveRoleSep 26, 2026
Positioned as pass-catching back in Broncos committee; viewed as immediate beneficiary of Coleman's injury. Comments suggest Harvey 'looked very good' in limited preseason and Week 1 snaps and 'has improved as a rusher.' One comment rates him as 'low-end RB2/flex moving forward' with the pass-catching role. However, Harvey proved last year he was not capable of handling a full lead-back load, which is why Coleman was drafted. Harvey is a buy/pickup candidate, though backfield will likely remain a split. Some note he was drafted and may still have upside if Dobbins' injury concerns materialize.PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026
RJ Harvey is mentioned in the context of Payton's pattern of deploying backup running backs. One comment states "He did that with dobbins last year too with rj harvey," suggesting Payton rotates between multiple RBs rather than committing to one. This is part of the broader pattern of spreading touches across multiple players.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Rookie RB who scored 12–13 TDs (split between rush and receiving) and 900+ all-purpose yards in 2024 after Dobbins went down. Community is sharply divided: some view him as a TD-dependent PPR glitch (3.7 YPA, 1.9 yards before contact, poor between-the-tackles runner) who benefited from red-zone volume; others credit him as a viable starter with elite receiving skills and space ability who was hampered by Denver's interior O-line injuries mid-season. If Dobbins misses time, Harvey retains his pass-catching and red-zone role but likely loses early-down carries to Jonah Coleman. Payton's committee approach (similar to Kamara usage) limits volume ceiling. Consensus: PPR value as a 3rd-down/re...PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Second-year back; best pass-catcher in backfield (50% catch rate last year vs Dobbins' 35%). Community divided: some see him as valuable red-zone/passing-down specialist with decent fantasy floor; others view him as project with limited rushing ability (3.7 YPA last year, 'bad between the tackles'). Article/post implies Coleman brought in to replace or compete with Harvey. Comments suggest Harvey keeps passing-down work and red-zone touches but loses between-the-tackles work to Dobbins/Coleman. One comment: 'Harvey is very valuable player on this team but fantasy value is TBD.' Payton's use of backs in red zone could give Harvey decent fantasy value despite limited rushing role.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
OP: talented pass-catching RB on Sean Payton team; finished RB20 in 2025 despite <50% snap share until week 11, then three top-12 finishes and strong close. Should be top-20 RB. Comments: heavily skeptical—Broncos re-signed Dobbins to 2yr/$16M deal and drafted Coleman (4th round) as insurance, signaling no faith in Harvey as lead back. Harvey averaged 3.7 YPC as workhorse (48 rushes, 128 yards, 2.6 YPC in final 4 games without Dobbins); 8 of 12 TDs came from 5 yards or less (unsustainable); ranked 48th in explosive run%, 40th in success%, 46th in EPA/rush among 49 RBs with 100+ attempts. Averaged 9.9 PPG in PPR when Dobbins played (RB33 pace). Defenders note Payton's track record with pas...PositiveRoleJul 7, 2026
45.0% bull / 55.0% bear (5.0% split, 80 mentions). Denver RB competing with J.K. Dobbins and rookie. Bullish: played well while Dobbins out; pass-catching ability; endzone upside; value at 8th round. Bearish: inefficient as runner when Dobbins sidelined; overdrafted by Payton last year; new rookie RB drafted; 'lost in depth chart.' Community split: some see value at fallen price; others cite poor rushing efficiency and depth chart risk.PositiveBreakoutJun 18, 2026
Article positions as make-or-break; community strongly bullish. Multiple comments highlight TD upside in Sean Payton's offense ("TD demon," "joker"), project him as RB2 when JK Dobbins inevitably gets injured. One commenter notes Harvey's receiving numbers will continue and red-zone usage will increase; Dobbins is RB1 but Coleman is backup plan. Sleeper ADP debate: one user reports Harvey at RB31 on Underdog (vs. Judkins RB24), suggesting he's undervalued relative to Judkins in redraft. Strong community conviction on injury-dependent upside.