The Denver Broncos will visit the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB RJ Harvey.
Is RJ Harvey Playing in Week 14?
Harvey is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Harvey in Week 14?
Sean Payton wants Harvey to be confident leading this backfield, so he will stick with him as he acclimates to this new role. With 65 yards on 24 carries since the JK Dobbins injury, Harvey hasn’t precisely been a difference maker, but this is a rookie taking on increased responsibilities, and the Broncos can be patient given their sparkling record.
The volume feels safe, and the versatility is a plus for Denver and fantasy managers alike (31 catches on 36 targets this season). The Raiders have given up productive days to young RBs in consecutive weeks entering this matchup (16.7 to Quinshon Judkins in Week 12 and 20.7 to Kimani Vidal over the weekend), and this is a critical spot for how this offense functions moving forward.
If he can explode, this unit becomes a balanced one that doesn’t have to overload Bo Nix with responsibilities (Packers-Jags-Chiefs-Chargers to round out the regular season). This is obviously the goal, and I think there’s a good chance that Payton gives Harvey every opportunity to prove himself as that sort of difference maker for what they hope is a deep playoff run.
Maybe I’m sipping the Kool-Aid a little too much, but Harvey is my top-ranked rookie RB for Week 14.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Harvey’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 14
Harvey is projected to score 15.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Harvey to rush for 67 yards and 0.9 rushing touchdowns, while adding one reception for 11 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 14 Weather Impact: Broncos at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 14 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
