J.K. Dobbins
vs RJ Harvey

“Conclusion: Dobbins is probably close to dumpsville, and Coleman is a high-priority waiver add. He looks like he will have the backfield mostly to himself for a few weeks. Do not blow your FAAB on this guy, but be aggressive.”

“Dobbins was forced to leave Denver’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars after suffering a hamstring injury during the second half. He immediately headed to the medical tent and was eventually ruled questionable to return, finishing the day with 10 carries for 36 yards. The injury leaves Denver’s backfield in a difficult spot, especially with RJ Harvey already inactive due to his own hamstring issue.”

“RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins were a complementary backfield in 2025.”

“Coleman makes sense as an RB4 option to begin the season and could move into RB2 territory later in the season if J.K. Dobbins misses time again.”

“Before he was forced to the sidelines with an injury, Dobbins averaged 16 touches and 81 yards per game, as well as five yards per attempt, subverting what many thought would be an RJ Harvey takeover year.”

“Despite selecting running backs on the second day of the past two drafts, the Broncos and HC Sean Payton opted to bring back injury-prone RB J.K. Dobbins, who continues to dominate when healthy. "Dobbins was a priority, ahead of all others," Payton said.”

“The team obviously values Dobbins, who has been excellent for the Broncos when on the field. Back in March, they extended him for two more years, guaranteeing him $8 million and including incentives that could push the contract's maximum value to $20 million.”

“Dobbins is coming back on a two-year $20 million contract.”

“Harvey finished his rookie season with 896 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns on 193 touches.”

“Jonah Coleman (RB – DEN) | ADP: 131 Overall (RB49) RJ Harvey is being drafted as the RB32 while J.K. Dobbins is being selected one slot later at RB33.”

“In Weeks 1-10, Harvey was the RB29 in fantasy points per game, averaging 29.1% of the snaps played with 7.5 touches and 38.9 total yards per game. In Weeks 11-18, with Dobbins out, he was the RB13 in fantasy points per game with 16.8 touches and 72.5 total yards per game while averaging 60.7% of the snaps played.”

“RJ Harvey (DEN) — RB32, Overall RK89, Bye: 10 R.J. Harvey’s rookie season was a tale of two seasons centered around J.K. Dobbins being in the lineup and out of it.”

“Harvey is recovering from a torn labrum suffered in the playoff loss to the Patriots, but before then, he was the less impressive running back in the backfield. His best skill is as a pass catcher, and he could slide into a J.D. McKissic/Theo Riddick role as a pass-catching specialist, but the idea that he could take over the backfield is complete bunk.”

“Sticking with the running back position, I’m just not sure RJ Harvey is a back I’d be willing to trust. Last season, Harvey played 17 games and ran 146 times for 540 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns. He also caught 47 passes for 356 yards and five touchdowns on 58 targets.”

“RJ Harvey has seen a steady decline in dynasty value since the NFL Draft, where the Broncos selected Jonah Coleman in the fourth round. With J.K. Dobbins back and Coleman having one of the better production profiles in this class, it's tough to see a path where Harvey sees a ton of volume. This feels like a three-man committee by midseason, assuming all three stay healthy.”

“Harvey is a decent overall running back, but not a great runner (ranking 41st in juke rate and 65th in true yards per touch), instead getting his yardage through the air (ranking sixth in yards per route run and seventeenth in yards per reception).”

“Harvey is a dynamic receiver and big-play threat in space, but he averaged only 3.7 yards per carry and ranked near the bottom in yards after contact per attempt. When Dobbins was healthy, Harvey was clearly the change-of-pace back.”