RJ Harvey injury update: out for Week 8 vs. Chiefs
The Broncos placed RJ Harvey on short-term injured reserve after a knee injury in practice, ruling him out for at least four games.
Update: The Broncos placed RJ Harvey on short-term injured reserve after a knee injury in practice, ruling him out for at least four games.
The Denver Broncos will be without running back RJ Harvey for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Harvey was placed on short-term injured reserve after sustaining a knee injury at practice, according to the Associated Press and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Broncos have also ruled out safety Talanoa Hufanga for the matchup.
What happened
The Broncos placed Harvey on short-term injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four games, per Broncos Wire. The Associated Press reported the second-year running back went on short-term injured reserve Saturday after sustaining a knee injury at practice 48 hours earlier. Ian Rapoport said the Broncos are placing Harvey on short-term IR as he recovers from the knee injury he suffered in practice this week.
The Broncos promoted veteran safety Taylor Rapp from their practice squad to fill Harvey’s former spot on the active roster, according to Broncos Wire.
Context
Harvey had 67.4 PPR points through Week 7, with 24 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown, plus 25 receptions for 217 yards. In Week 7, he had three carries for six yards and two catches for 54 yards.
Depth chart
J.K. Dobbins is listed as RB1 on the Broncos’ depth chart. He has 58.0 PPR points this season with 87 carries for 293 yards and three touchdowns. Jonah Coleman, RB2, has 23.7 PPR points with 19 carries for 93 yards and a touchdown. Coleman led the backfield in Week 7 with 11 touches and 69 scrimmage yards.
What’s next
The Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, November 1. Harvey will be out for at least four games, according to the reports.
🏈 Fantasy impact
With Harvey on short-term IR, managers should move on in most formats. Harvey had 67.4 PPR points and 25 receptions through Week 7, but he will miss at least the next four games. Dobbins is the likely lead runner and is projected for 8.8 PPR points in Week 8, while Coleman is projected for 11.8 PPR points and led the backfield in touches last week. If Coleman is available, he is the top add among Broncos running backs, especially in PPR, given his receiving role. Dobbins is a flex option against the Chiefs. Drop Harvey except in deeper leagues with IR spots.
Quick answers
Will RJ Harvey play in Week 8?
No. Harvey has been placed on short-term injured reserve and will be out for at least four games, including Week 8 against the Chiefs.
What is RJ Harvey's injury status?
Harvey has a knee injury and went on short-term injured reserve Saturday, according to the Associated Press.